Bought a 179, now what do I need to buy?
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Topic: Bought a 179, now what do I need to buy?
Posted By: Ave8ter
Subject: Bought a 179, now what do I need to buy?
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 1:20pm
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So, after much debate and great advice from R-Podders, we went with the 179 (over the 180).
Going to pick it up this weekend and want to start looking for all of the stuff I need now. Not looking for the pots, pans and dishes, but all of the other stuff that is good to have and maybe the stuff not to waste money on. I have: Tow Vehicle - Mazda CX-9 AWD with trailer package. Class III hitch and electric brake controller. Assume I need a: cover (outside storage) got tips on forum Camco Rhinoflex kit (15' or 20'?) potable water hose What else???? Thanks. |
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Posted By: Pod Hopper
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 1:41pm
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Welcome and happy camping. You will get some great advice off of this forum. I too, just went through this same thing when we purchased our 180 (over the 179) and got some great advice from this forum and other areas. here are a few things to consider that I purchased:
Surge protector Voltage tester 50 amp to 30 amp power adapter Water pressure regulator Water filter Clear black-water 45 degree elbow for flushing black water tank Hose 'Y' adapter and two separate hoses (1 drinking and 1 utility) Wheel chocks Leveling blocks Stabilizer jack pads Small misc. tool kit These are just a few that come to mind. I don't have my list with me. ------------- 2017 rp-180 |
Posted By: Ave8ter
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 2:20pm
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Great, Guess I need to get the amazon prime all fired up.
Does these look about right. 50/30 = Is that a 30M/50F? About $15 from Camco 55185 PowerGrip 30M/50F AMP 18" Dogbone Electrical Adapter with Handles 3750W/125V \ Water Pressure regulator - Do I need adjustable with gauge or is something like this fine. Camco 40064 Brass Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge - Lead Free - |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 3:27pm
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The Camco water pressure regulator without the gauge is the one I use. It works just fine. I don't need to adjust the pressure, just limit it to 50 psi or lower. The adapter you are looking at is not needed. That is a 30A male to 50A female adapter. The R-Pod is 30A. You might want to get a https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-55165-PowerGrip-Dogbone-Electrical/dp/B000BUU5YA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479155131&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Camco++PowerGrip+15M%2F30F+AMP+18"+Dogbone+Electrical+Adapter+with+Handles - 15A male to 30A female adapter if you don't have a 30A, 120V outlet. ------------- 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: Pod Hopper
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 3:53pm
My apologies, StephenH is correct, it was the 15 to 30 amp dogbone adapter that I purchased so I could plug in at home. I also just use the standard Camco pressure regulator without the gauge. As far as the 'Y' adapter goes, I stayed away from the "cheap" plastic one and purchased a brass one with individual shutoffs. ------------- 2017 rp-180 |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 12:19pm
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I think many of us carry two hoses --one dedicated for drinking water and the other for utility and flushing the black water tank. I also got an Anderson leveler which makes leveling very simple. You will need a level if you don't already have one. I recently got a pair of rubberized gloves from Harbor Freight that I use when draining the tanks. My dealer had a "RV welcome kit" that came with the camper but maybe you didn't get one. Our kit contained the sewer hose and connections as well as the water hose and pressure regulator (this item is very important). There was and initial supply of holding tank chemicals. Some of these kits come in a 5 gallon bucket -- handy to have and can double as a trash can. If you plan on camping where there are full hook-ups, I would recommend a pair of large slip joint pliers as the covers on the sewers are sometimes misaligned and very hard to open. |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 3:23pm
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An adapter so you can plug into 50 amps (male on the 50 amp side and female on the 30 amp side) |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 5:20pm
How often would that be needed? All the places I have been to since we purchased our R-Pod that have had power have had 20A and 30A plugs. If there was a 50A, the others were present also. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 5:33pm
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+1
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 6:29pm
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Consider a 90 degree water hose adapter to connect fresh water hose to pod. Prevents the hose just sticking straight out being a trip hazard. We also purchased a small electric space heater for about 20 dollars. Does not get hot enough to be a fire hazard but keeps the pod fairly warm in moderate temps without using LP gas. 50 to 30 adapter? Not considered that but I figure if I find I need one then I am probably at the wrong campground ($$$).
------------- Bama Pod Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
Posted By: osage
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 7:49pm
| hammer, small ax for splitting fire wood, small rug to under by steps to wipe feet on |
Posted By: NoDak
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 8:52pm
| The 50 amp adapter is for when the 30 amp receptacle is damaged or not working. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 9:00pm
The better option there is to report it to the office so the problem can be fixed and/or so you can move to a site which has a working outlet. Just using a workaround does not fix the problem and it also leaves it for the next person. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 9:19pm
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Since 1986, I've needed a 50-to-30 adapter only 3 times. Twice the site was 50-amps-only (which I've seen a few times), once the 30-amp outlet was impossible to plug in to. Since the 30 amp outlet is used the most you can run into bad outlets, or mis-wired outlets, bad grounds, etc. and the next best option between the 50 or 20 amp outlets is the 50, if you don't want to manage your loads. For the little bit of money a 50 to 30 dogbone costs, I recommend getting one. Edit: I took a while typing this (melting ice cream) so I see some of these points have been mentioned. No reason to move when you can use the 50 or 20 - assuming they are wired correctly. Often a bad ground is found on all 3 outlets and then you do need to move, but be careful because I've seen bad grounds on multiple pedestals in a row, so check before moving. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 10:25pm
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Thank you for the clarification. I will concede that a 50A to 30A adapter could be useful. We have a https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WED0XBC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Camco circuit analyzer which I plug in to make sure the circuit is working properly and is properly grounded before connecting the R-Pod. That is another item that would be good to add to any list as it also provides surge protection. ------------- 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: sailor323
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 7:41am
I have been places where the 30 amp plug didn't work so I plugged into the 50A plug. Be prepared! I also stayed once at a CG where only 50A was available (they provided an adapter) |
Posted By: malkbean2
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2017 at 1:10pm
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How did that Mazda turn out for towing the 179. Can you go long distanvce at interstate speed? Have you gone over mountains? |
Posted By: Blue Highways
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2017 at 1:41pm
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An adaptor note: Re: Sailor323 on getting the adapter so you can plug into 50 amps (male on the 50 amp side and female on the 30 amp side)
Sometimes, arriving at a popular camping facility, (or pulling in a bit late)....it may get reported by the office that all the 30 amp sites are occupied, but they have remaining "Motorhome pull-through" spots available (set up mostly for large 50 amp motorhomes.) With the "dogbone" adaptor for your 30 amp needs, you can go ahead and take one of those remaining sites, rather than leave tired to drive onward to some other campground. I also generally use a household socket wiring tester (under $10, with orange/red LED indicators) to check for faults or poor connections in the electrical post's outlets (it's attached to 110 end of the appropriate adaptor. This paid off once so far: I got a funky flicker (on and then off for good) reporting back from the 30amp receptacle, but testing the 50amp proved strong and correct. It was secure to just pull power for the R-Pod from the 50amp side (into 30 amp via the dogbone) that day. Probably won't ever happen again exactly this way, but it's good to always carry this adaptor. If you need one, some campgrounds will sell one to you, (but it won't be at the nice discount box store price). (PS: We test-drove the Mazda once in early 16, and it was one stout SUV / truckster. The body was super tight and rigid and the engine HP was fairly up there. I'm guessing that it would tug a POD okay if you're diligent in clicking off the overdrive as needed, and you had an equalizer as a little extra protection. -b |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2017 at 3:04pm
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Ok just ordered camco circuit analyzer 65.00 off Stephen h post great price thank you I've been looking at these but 110.00 was to step ps go ahead and get the 50 to 30 dog bone I've used mine two times in my first year ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |