Help for Newbies
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Topic: Help for Newbies
Posted By: Sheilaru
Subject: Help for Newbies
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 12:41pm
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First night out with new HR rPod 179. 😳
Stressors: Refrigerator continues to beep on gas Microwave, AC, outlets won't work (only work in shore power?) Pored over the manuals at the remote campsite. All referred to gfci reset button. No reference as to where the reset button is. Any help will make us less stressed with our 179. Thx 👍🏻 ------------- Beyond the opposites there is a field - I’ll meet you there. |
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Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 12:57pm
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Others more knowledgeable than me will help with your questions, but, yes, shore power is needed for a/c, etc in lack of a generator. You were very brave to go out on your first trip so ambitiously, many of us start out camping as a 'dry run' in our driveways! I hate to hear when the first-time turns negative. It's nice that you are able to get out and use your r-pod, I hope that you are able to look beyond these 'blips' and enjoy your experience, and yes, get to someplace with shore power if you want that a/c. |
Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 1:38pm
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You are correct, you will have no 110 plugs or air conditioner,oven or the ability to run the fridge on 110 if your not plugged in to shore power or have a generator. Also always run the fridge on propane, 12v will kill the battery overnight, is the propane tank full and turned on?. Also it will beeps if the door isn't closed properly.There reset button on the fridge you may need to press for 3 seconds if there was an issue. The 110 gfci reset in my 180 is down by the fridge/bed area. Good luck and I admire your adventurness!
rgds john ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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Posted By: JGnTX
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 1:42pm
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Hate it when things don't work. For the fridge - mine only clicks when I forget to turn on the propane. So, make sure you have propane and that it's turned on. Those times I turn the fridge on before I turn on the propane I have to turn the fridge off then back on.
On my 171 the gfci reset is on the 110v plug in the kitchen. Right below the counter top. Check all the plugs until you find the one with the reset button in the middle. ------------- The progression: Lift up camper - popup camper - Trailmanor - Backpack - 2016 R-Pod 171! |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 2:43pm
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Also do not use your oven and air conditioner at the same time. It will trip a 30 amp breaker. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 2:55pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!!
Looks like you got your questions answered................my suggestion is practice and patience. Once you get a couple of the bugs worked out you will have a blast!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 4:38pm
That has not been my experience, but I don't know what other current draws you may have had at the time your circuit tripped. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 4:46pm
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+1 to Keith-N-Dar, the use of the oven/micro and AC at same time should NOT trip 30A CB. 30A is capable of running a Pod, all systems. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 4:55pm
The convection oven was on and cooking. Initially both were on and working fine. One LED light also on. My take is the initial current draw when the AC compressor kick on tripped it. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 5:18pm
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Rawest50, I can't argue with you, it happened, but I will say it shouldn't. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 5:48pm
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I'm with Leo! When I first joined this group several years ago, I was a bit anxious and asked lots of questions. Most, if not all, were answered with learned and experienced responses. I learned tons! I still ask questions...mostly about fishing and beer...and still get great advice!! Pod On!! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 6:14pm
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The question is who can't run a Pod on a 30 A service. All systems. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: bigbearcraig
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 6:20pm
| On the 179, the GFI should be mounted a few inches below the mattress. |
Posted By: Sheilaru
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 8:29pm
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Oh, you all are the best! Thank you to everyone. Not one of you called us idiots like we felt last night. Every single appliance is doing its job. The AC is working to keep us comfortable here in the 106 degree Hells Canyon. Yay❗️ And with the Blue Ox sway bar, pulling "Roxi" is easypeasy--so far. From the time we purchased to the time we retrieved it, we forgot a lot. So, again, you on this forum won our hearts. Are all Rpod owners so cool? We think one of you could write, publish, and sell a book that translates all the operation manuals into a helpful guide. Maybe An Idiot's Guide for New Rpod Owners. Muchas gracias ------------- Beyond the opposites there is a field - I’ll meet you there. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2017 at 9:18pm
Except on our 2016 RP-179, it is right next to the refrigerator. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Podizzi
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2017 at 10:07am
| I was told the reset button on the 179 refrigerator is actually the on/off button. Just hold it down for 5 seconds. Also, as mentioned, make sure door is closed completely. Good luck! |