2008 Roadtrek 210P media cabinet wiring and equipment

[youngnretired]

Yes, it still has the original Tripplite in it. At the present time, I don't plan to run nearly anything on the inverter when not connected to shore power. Just 4 years ago we moved up from tent camping to a popup camper without a working water tank in it, so some of these conveniences in the van we're just not used to. Maybe I'll upgrade the inverter system in a couple years or so when Li-Ion batteries become more mainstream or I'm forced to change it out due to non-functioning. Just trying to take care of minimum items at this time as it's been pretty $$$ to get into one of these and do what I've needed to do so far. I still want to install a gauge to monitor transmission temps and likely install a trans cooler and a few other items. I do know that when plugged in to shore power, I have 120V at the receptacles. I've also got to service the generator. I believe the fuel pump is shot as I had it running twice, once for 15 minutes and the next for 3 before it quit each time. Fuel line was dry after each time running. I'm currently working on an adaptor for my jack to hold the generator so I can drop it to get inside and investigate/change out the pump. I don't know if the generator is going to give me 120V or 100V, but I suspect 120V as it should be just like connecting to shore power as it's a separate power source.

Also, to close out a couple items:

The refrigerator exterior fans are likely powered by the DC circuit for the fridge. I pulled the DC #9 fuse and the fans kept running. Still haven't pulled the cover off yet to see how they're controlled.

I also read the inside cover for the electrical panel to see that DC #9 serves the antenna booster, which I didn't know existed in these. I had previously just looked at the Roadtrek manual that said media cabinet. I confirmed that DC#9 is behind the booster cover when I removed that yesterday morning. So I can research further for AC or DC Tv's and equipment, and now test to see what 120V equipment may run on the inverter.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

Not meaning tripping regular 30amp shore power, but if you connect to a 110v duplex outlet. That's when the inverter trick might come in handy.

The things that come on when connecting to shore power sound about right. I assume you've got battery switch on.

In addition to this forum, this website helped me understand a lot about our RT:

Meryl and Me Hit the Road

Roadtrek 190 Class B RV motorhome how tos, life and travel in an RV and Roadtrek, motorhome vacations.

roadtrek190popular.blogspot.com

There's different sections on how-to's, living in it, etc. Might be of interest.

yes! this has been awesome for me as a new owner and currently overwhelmed with learning all of the systems...

 

[roadbot]

2016 RT210 speaker wire coding. we used an USB Audiovideo cable adapter out from iPhone to HDMI on the back of factory TV and TV audio out mini to the Sony factory receiver (pictured below -- each speaker wire is matched with a stripe, eg red wire matched with black wire that has a red strip). Receiver is 120V, TV plug is also 120V but goes to a brick to convert to what I assume is 12V.

the DVD and OTA still work, but we mostly stream from the various media apps on the cell phone

 

[youngnretired]

Thanks for the post and pics. I'm still working on a solution to stream from my phone, but want to do Hulu and without using a hotspot on an android phone. Apparently Hulu won't let you screen mirror and things like that on android, so I'm still looking for other ways to do it. I can screen mirror thru a roku, but hulu is restricted and won't play. I can't screen mirror with a USB c to hdmi cord.

Also, since it was commented, here's pics of the external fan setup on the refrigerator. It's temperature controlled.

Anyone know what amperage the temperature switch may be rated for? I may want to add a second fan to the setup.

 

[wmgeorge]

2016 RT210 speaker wire coding. we used an USB Audiovideo cable adapter out from iPhone to HDMI on the back of factory TV and TV audio out mini to the Sony factory receiver (pictured below -- each speaker wire is matched with a stripe, eg red wire matched with black wire that has a red strip). Receiver is 120V, TV plug is also 120V but goes to a brick to convert to what I assume is 12V.

the DVD and OTA still work, but we mostly stream from the various media apps on the cell phone

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FYI I pay for Discovery Plus I can use the IPhone flash plug to HDMI and steam directly to HDMI 1 input on our RV 210P 2008 TV works wonderfully! It looks like what you have pictured above.

 

[hbn7hj]

Generator should be adjusted to give 115v at 60 Hz.

Fuel pumps are notorious for failing. I went through four in 10 years.

When budget allows the Onan 2800i is a good improvement. Fuel injection, inverter. It does have two fuel pumps but one can be replaced without generator removal. Generator upgrade requires a $300 mounting upgrade kit. Total cost $5500 or so if Onan dealer does it. $4500 or so if you do it. Gotta cut the exhaust pipe and a corner out of the original mounting bracket. I really like the new generator. Instant start and quiet.

A Softstart on the A/C is a good upgrade but requires A/C removal so a big, big PIA.

I have one spare dual core radiator. Hope it is enough.

Apple TV should let you screen mirror. I’m told that unless the HDMI dongle is genuine Apple it may fail on some videos.

Phoenix claimed 118F yesterday. Will head to the Grand Canyon in a few days. There is a steep climb north of Phoenix.

 

[youngnretired]

Thanks for all the responses, but I have an android phone. I do know the apple phones you can use an hdmi cable to get it to work, but that's not what I have.