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TrailRider
Newbie Joined: 22 Apr 2018 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2019 at 4:12pm |
I have been using the land line to stayed chargedalso, then for some reason it stopped working. Any suggestions why it stopped? I checked the fuses and circuit breakers and they are all good. I pulled the 30amp fuse and put it back in and the cooling fan when on for about 5 seconds and then went off.
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Broken in the dust again!
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Kenn
Senior Member Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Location: Fort Drum, NY Status: Offline Points: 612 |
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Thanks Tim! Maybe we'll see you guys around.
We went and explored the pod again and found that the model we got in the 176 was the manual one. There is an automatic one that's available.
BTW - the pod's battery does not last 9 hours with the fridge 2 main lights and the bathroom lights on. The battery was fully charged when I started the experiment. So, the trick is to figure out how long the battery can last on what devices.
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PodPatrol
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On our model there is a button and an indicator for each type of source.
by tapping the button (selector) you cycle through the sources.
Usually Battery, LP, or 120V ( not necessarily in that order )
If we hold down the selector continously the unit will totally power off.
We havent turned it back on yet, so Im assuming we repeat to turn it on.
If you choose a "source" and that source is not available, I believe the source indicator light will flash (blink). *** if there is power available ***
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Sandpiper
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No it doesn't. You must manually select the source of power. I am unable to tell you the procedue but it is relatively simple. Look at the manual and it will explain it. |
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Sandpiper
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Kenn
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Speaking of fridge, does it automaticcaly convert to whatever source it needs?
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tsunami
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My Jeep Liberty is a few years old. If I were buying a new Liberty, I would check with my dealer to see if the new units have the 'adapter socket' under the dash! Chrysler always has tried to cut the most corners in cutting costs. Maybe that's why the company is nose-diving.
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Tim
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Congratulations on your purchase! It's nice to see another Rpod owner in the Olympia area. We saw just one during our camping trips last year, including our summer trip to the Oregon coast. You'll have alot of fun with your new pod. Tim |
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Sandpiper
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We also have a 177 but I think all model pod's have the Dometic 8501 model fridge.
I checked the manual to see the amperage draw for the fridge. The manual says it draws 130 watts or 10.8 amps on 12 volts and 135 watts or 1.1 amps on 120 volts. I'm assuming you have the same fridge. I'm assuming you have the fridge on 120 volts so it shouldn't cause much difference in charging the battery. If the fridge is on 12V it may take a while. By the way there is a misprint in the manual. It says the 8501 draws 1135 watts on 120V. That would be 9.5 amps. |
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Sandpiper
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msoctopus52
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We have the 177, we put a 30 amp plug out near the garage so that we can keep the rpod plugged in. The battery had gone down to 2 lights before we plugged it in, its been plugged in for 24 hours now and its still at 2 lights. How long does it take for the battery to charge? My husband has been doing some modifications and he has left the refridge on, will having the refridge on slow the recharge time??
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Mary
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PodPatrol
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I ordered the Honda adapter w/the P3. With the help of a Honda forum, I was able to install it myself in a matter of a few minutes. I found a good path for the wire from the connection to the general area I was putting the P3 mounting brackett. (over steering column and a few obsticules).
I also drilled two holes to mount the brackett. The Honda was pre-wired so the procedure was elementary and quick.
I could only fit one hand under the dash so that was alittle tricky. Ended up cutting my hand too.
The only draw back was when I have the Pod in tow the Honda has no backup lights. I believe that may have been just for our older model of truck.
It surprises me that Jeep would not have this option available, especially with the "factory tow package". There are more Jeeps out there towing stuff than we can count !!
But I understand how these things go with tow vehicles.
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