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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-09-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,917
Posted By PodGeek
Our battery went bad (probably froze) this past...

Our battery went bad (probably froze) this past November because I wasn't around to clear the snow off the solar panel after a storm (hadn't had an issue in previous years because I was around when...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-30-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By PodGeek
Already ordered, along with a trickle charger. ...

Already ordered, along with a trickle charger. The new battery will stay in the garage until spring...can't always count on being around to clear the solar panel, and the R-Pod obviously has some...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-29-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By PodGeek
My question as well. I think I'll just go ahead...

My question as well. I think I'll just go ahead and block the panel and disconnect the battery. Tech said blocking all light from hitting the panel is the same as physically disconnecting the panel...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-29-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By PodGeek
Will it damage the solar system to have a dead battery connected to it?

We were gone over the holidays and it snowed and then got rather cold, and the solar controller is giving an error code indicating an essentially dead battery (oops...wasn't around to clear the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-03-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By PodGeek
I see that now...lots of products that supposedly...

I see that now...lots of products that supposedly protect the terminals from moisture and corrosion. Thanks.

I'm looking for a cleaner way to connect that web of wires to the battery...it seems a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-03-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By PodGeek
The battery would be covered...only the...

The battery would be covered...only the connections would be "out there".
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-03-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By PodGeek
OK to have exposed external battery cable attachments?

Have rooftop solar, so a rather jumbled array of cables attached to the Group 27 deep-cycle battery.

Would it be ok to get a battery box like this one and connect to the outside terminals?

Only...
Forum: R-PODS 08-22-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By PodGeek
We really like our 2020.5 195. As with all...

We really like our 2020.5 195. As with all RVs/trailers there are issues, but it's perfect for two people and fits in to most all campsites. Easy to tow as well. Plus it has a frog decal on it.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-04-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,778
Posted By PodGeek
I've already run in to some RV parks that do not...

I've already run in to some RV parks that do not allow EVs to be charged via their pedestals.

I'm curious to see how this all plays out.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-22-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,355
Posted By PodGeek
Trailers or semitrailers with a truck or truck...

Trailers or semitrailers with a truck or truck tractor need only comply with
the brake requirements.

My RAM 2500 is a truck by any definition that I've ever seen; no WDH required.

Perusing...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-18-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,391
Posted By PodGeek
I can guarantee you that you are not "well under"...

I can guarantee you that you are not "well under" your ~1800 lb payload rating. The tongue weight alone is almost certainly near/over 1000 lbs based on the around 8000 lbs GVWR mentioned in an...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,526
Posted By PodGeek
And the answer is...it's apparently a giant PIA...

And the answer is...it's apparently a giant PIA to get abandoned units moved out without documentation of ownership, so for older units they are now requiring title (or maybe a copy) and a Power of...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-27-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,526
Posted By PodGeek
Outside.

Outside.
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-26-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,526
Posted By PodGeek
I'll find out their rationale for this. I wonder...

I'll find out their rationale for this. I wonder if it is insurance-related. If so, such rules may be coming to a storage facility near you...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-26-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,526
Posted By PodGeek
Our RV storage facility is banning RVs > 10 years old

I've heard of this at upscale campgrounds, but at a storage facility?

Anyone else run in to this?

Good thing the R-Pod is a 2019 model...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-19-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,036
Posted By PodGeek
That sounds painful.

That sounds painful.
Forum: Western USA 02-13-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,301
Posted By PodGeek
Wow...someone actually agrees with me!

Wow...someone actually agrees with me!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-06-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
Fair enough. Makes sense.

Fair enough. Makes sense.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-06-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
I think I would still go for a 3/4 ton if it...

I think I would still go for a 3/4 ton if it doesn't break the bank. That's a long trailer in my view and, based on my experience towing a much smaller, lighter trailer with both a RAM 1500 and 2500...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-06-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
Is that trailer weight for an empty trailer, or...

Is that trailer weight for an empty trailer, or loaded for camping?
Forum: Western USA 02-03-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,301
Posted By PodGeek
Not sure the Rock Springs-to-Sheridan portion of...

Not sure the Rock Springs-to-Sheridan portion of the trip will be particularly exciting (I've been all over Wyoming). I'd stay in the NW part of the state (Big Horns, Wind Rivers, etc), and be sure...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-31-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
I test drove a number of 2500s before settling on...

I test drove a number of 2500s before settling on the current truck.

Some of them rode really rough and others rode like the 1500. It was really eye-opening to experience such different rides...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-31-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
If you're referring to my R-Pod, it towed pretty...

If you're referring to my R-Pod, it towed pretty well with the 1500 up hill and down dale out west here (> 10000 miles), but it got a bit squirrely in heavy crosswinds and on the occasions when I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-31-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
True about the price, but my 2018 RAM 2500...

True about the price, but my 2018 RAM 2500 Laramie Megacab is a delight...ride not significantly different from the 2017 1500 Big Horn I had previously, and the amenities are sooooo nice. It was -5...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-30-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,987
Posted By PodGeek
My relatively light R-Pod (max maybe 4500 pounds)...

My relatively light R-Pod (max maybe 4500 pounds) is so much happier behind the RAM 2500 vs the former 1500. I would not tow that Puma with a 1/2 ton knowing what I now know having towed a lighter...
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