ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide
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ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide
Item # 277-000163
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LaSalle Bristol RV Fresh Water - 277-000163
- Winterization
- Holding Tank Heating Pad
- LaSalle Bristol
Full-contact, weatherproof heating pad helps prevent your RV holding tank or step from freezing. Built-in thermostat automatically turns the heating pad on and off depending on the temperature of the tank or step. Easy, peel-and-stick installation.
Features:
- Full-contact heater pad keeps your exposed RV holding tank or step warm during freezing temperatures
- Works with tanks with a 29- to 40-gallon capacity
- Can also thaw out a tank system or a step if it's already frozen
- Built-in thermostat automatically operates the heater pad
- Turns on when the tank or step temperature reaches 45 degrees F
- Turns off when the tank or step temperature reaches 67 degrees F
- Flexible, weatherproof carbon fiber material bends to fit the contours of a surface
- Easy, peel-and-stick installation onto the bottom of your tank or step
- 2-Wire design with 16-gauge wires
- White wire is for ground
- Red wire is for power
- Compatible with DC power when in transit
- Runs through a converter while connected to a power source when your RV is parked
- Cold room tested down to -32 degrees F
- QAI certified
Specs:
- Pad dimensions: 25" long x 7-1/4" wide
- Pad thickness: 3 mm
- Length of wires: 36"
- Input voltage: 13.5V DC
- Power draw: 5.8 amps
- Wattage: 78 watts
- 1-Year warranty
The Therma Heat RV tank and step heating pad meets the following certification standards:
- Safety for Electric Heating Appliances, UL499
- Safety for Heating Elements (CSA) C22.2 No. 72-m1984 (R2004)
- Flammability tests (UL) 746C, 15 and CSA 0.17,9,2
- Dieletric Voltage Withstand Test (UL) - 1000 volts/1 minute
- Thermal Aging Test (UL)
Note: This heater pad should be installed on non-conductive surfaces only.
Why ThermaHeat?
When the outside temperature is cold enough, the exposed freshwater holding tank or step on your RV will freeze. For tanks, this stops the flow of water from reaching your sink, shower, or other freshwater source. Furthermore, the frozen water could potentially cause cracks or other irreparable damage to your tank or pipes, which would mean you would have to replace them. And a frozen step can be extremely slippery as you try to enter or exit your RV or camper.
The full-contact ThermaHeat heater pad will prevent this by keeping your holding tank or step warm during freezing temperatures. It has a built-in thermostat that automatically operates the pad. When the temperature of the tank or step drops to 45 degrees F, the pad will turn on. When the temperature rises to 67 degrees F, the pad will turn off. It can also completely thaw out a tank or a step if it's already frozen, assuming that none of the components have been damaged. The heater pad does all the work for you, preventing you from having to go out in the cold and thaw it out by hand with a heat gun or hair dryer, which can melt the side of your tank or step if not used properly.
Installation and Wiring
This heater pad has easy, peel-and-stick installation onto the bottom of your tank or step. The flexible carbon fiber material is designed to fit the contours of any surface. The pad is meant for use on fresh water tanks, but can be installed onto gray water or black water tanks. Please note, however, that adding a heat source to a gray water or black water tank may create excess gasses and odors.
The pad has a white wire for ground, and a red wire for power. This 2-wire design is compatible with DC power while your RV is in transit. It can also run through a converter while connected to a power source when your RV is parked.
Additionally, you are able to install this pad with other ThermaHeat heater pads (sold separately). In order to do this, they must be connected and run parallel. You would daisy-chain the red wires together and connect them to the battery of your RV or camper and then daisy-chain the white wires together and ground them. In order to turn the pads on and off, you will need to install a switch (sold separately) between the battery and the pads.
210SLST725RTBX Therma Heat Heating Pad with Thermostat for Motor Home Water Tanks and Steps - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide
Alternate part number: 85854 and SL-ST725
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide - 277-000163
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (37 Customer Reviews)
Full-contact, weatherproof heating pad helps prevent your RV holding tank or step from freezing. Built-in thermostat automatically turns the heating pad on and off depending on the temperature of the tank or step. Easy, peel-and-stick installation.by: Brian 09/18/2023
Works very well, used on a trip to Colorado during hunting season and was able to use water for anything I needed it for. Average temp was 0 t0 15 degrees and tanks did not freeze.
by: Robert 02/12/2024
Fast shipping. Great product.
by: JR10/26/2021
This is a product unworthy of etralier's inventory. The product is made up of thin heating elements and a thermostat sandwiched between two rubber type pads. In theory, they should work great. In practice, they don't work at all. After a single day, the pads separated between the two layers everywhere the heating elements and material holding them were located-all except for a 1/4" area around the perimeter of the pad, so the lower pad was just hanging down loose and barely held on to the top layer. This heating pad failed even before I connected the power connections which I had planned on the next day. Removing the bottom pad was fairly easy as not much was holding it on. However, the upper pad was near impossible. After removing the rubber layer and the heating elements, the sticky adhesive left behind was impossible to remove. Nothing would budge it, not alcohol, acetone, or even mechanical. I have yet figured out a way to remove it from the tank so now the entire underside of the tank has dirty adhesive I cannot remove. I strongly recommend buyers DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT AS YOUR WILL REGRET IT! It will fail, and leave you with a mess to try to clean up the best you can if you plan to replace it with a higher quality product than this. etrailer, you should immediately remove these from your inventory, send the ones you have back to wherever you sourced them and stop selling them. This has been a nightmare.
by: plocklin01/15/2019
Install 3 holding take heaters, 1 fresh water tank heater and 5 elbow/ pluming heaters on my trailer. All of the heaters running at the same time draws less than 300 watts so I can now leave then on when towing without having to run my propane heater in the trailer. I added R30 insulation to my underbelly and took a trip to Angel Fire NM where one night it got down to -24 degrees F. None of my tanks froze. I had one temperature probes directly on my black water tank and it was 53 degrees with the 24 outside. Every day was below freezing with temps in the lower teens each night. I believe these are rated at -11 but it is a good idea to have an enclosed underbelly to keep the rest of your pluming warm.
by: Ed04/06/2023
The product was just like the previous tank heater pad. It was easy to wire up and attach.
by: Austin A01/29/2023
Ordered 3, 2 of which were dead on arrival (tested in 15F weather, more than cold enough to trigger the thermostat). Disappointed and will hopefully be getting them replaced, although this gives me little confidence in their long term reliability.
by: James08/03/2023
Items came in fast waiting on its insta llation
by: Charles 01/14/2023
Exact replacement for a factory installed heater. Sorry I cant give a full review. I have to wait til the weather warms up above 60 to do the install.
by: Randall 04/13/2023
Exact replacement.
by: Dale01/25/2019
Just installed and appears to be working as advertised. The website product details really should say that minimum installation temp is 60 degrees. It doesn't! My son and I had to install it anyway. No choice. Then in stalled R2 doulbe-sided foil backed insulation under the tank ( he's going off the grid in his travel trailer) and we had to do all we could to insure his water system would not freeze. The heating pad is working and we're filling the water system tomorrow. Also the PK34310 rocker switch has absolutely no info about what terminal get connected to what wire! You really need to to have info on your website for this. After some digging online I was able to find the proper wiring connections. It would require almost no effort on etrailer's part to do this.
by: K Jerome05/17/2023
Great product, fast shipping
by: Allen02/20/2019
Required alcohol to clean the area. Joined two (fresh water and black water) Put a fuse in the system just for incase.
Fast quick delivery. I will order another if needed. Good prices! We will be telling our friends!!
by: David10/26/2020
Within six months the entire cover was torn to a point it was no longer useful - due to simple wind damage that it should have been able to withstand.
by: Teresa12/16/2017
Great product! warms up the holding tank ever so efficiently. Great price, quick ship - perfect communication. Thank you etrailer!!
by: Art Po 11681902/08/2022
The product is great, we have reordered this a few times. It is worth its value. However the shipping service was a fail. It took more than 2 weeks to get this parcel, and the tracking was not reliable.
by: Hugh R.09/05/2019
So far, we haven't had much of a chance to use the tank heater but the one time we used it, we had no problems. This winter, we will have ample opportunity to test it out and I will add a better review.
by: Richard 11/10/2022
Your web site is very easy to use and I received my products in a matter of a few days ,I will order again when I need more parts for my RV,
by: Joseph10/27/2022
Joseph
10/28/2023
It was easy to install. I have not had it in weather cold enough to activate it so I cant comment on that yet.
by: Peggy 08/15/2022
Margaret H.
8/16/2023
good
by: Bob T04/18/2020
Product was easy to install, worked the first time I turned it on and is still working great a year later.
by: Phillip11/17/2021
Service, contact and support amazing. Will be installing the items in the spring, RV stored for the winter.
by: Mary 10/25/2020
Shipped when they said it would, all parts correct, good company
by: Dustin02/09/2024
by: Danny 09/12/2021
It works as advertised
by: Elton 02/26/2023
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- Where are Install Instructions for ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163The instructions for the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 that you referenced are actually on the back of the pad on the label that has the UPC code.
view full answer... - Compatible Power for ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater PadThe ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 is compatible with 12 volt DC power but can be used with a converter to adapt to AC power. This pad is designed to be used on holding tanks with capacities between 29 and 40 gallons and simply sticks onto your tank.
view full answer... - Can Insulating Blanket be Installed Over Therma Heat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad I spoke with my contact at Therma Heat regarding the Heater Pad with Thermostat # 277-000163 referenced in your question. She stated that it is perfectly safe to install an insulating blanket over the heating pad. Please note though, that in order for the pad to be effective, it will need to be placed on the bottom of the tank, not the top. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also take a look at.
view full answer... - Will ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad Work on Hard Plastic Tank Inside Vanagon WestaliaThe ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad # 277-000163 will absolutely work on the hard plastic tank inside your Vanagon Westfalia Camper. The pad features an integrated thermostat that will turn on the pad only when the tank's temperature reaches 45 degrees, so you don't have to worry about it getting too hot inside the camper. It will then turn back off as soon as the tank gets back up to 67 degrees. I have attached a short video review that you can also check out.
view full answer... - Removing Old Heating Pad From Fresh Water TankYou do not want to install the pad part # 277-000163 over the old one because the new pad would not properly sense the temperature of the tank so the built-in thermostat would not work. You could use some rubbing alcohol to possibly dissolve some of the adhesive on the back of your old pad.
view full answer... - Does ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 Heat Both SidesThe ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 that you referenced does radiate heat on both sides of the pad. When the ambient temperature drops below 45 degrees the heater comes on and won't go off until it has reached 67 degrees.
view full answer... - Replacement Holding Tank Heating PadI can't say that I have heard of that happening before but I can say that if you're needing replacement holding tank heater pads we've got you covered with the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163. This has a red wire for power and a white for ground plus it has a built-in thermostat that automatically kicks the heater on and off depending on the ambient temperature. Attached is a review video for you to check out. If you think that a welder may have...
view full answer... - Installation of Heating Pads on RV Holding TanksHolding tank heating pads such as Thermaheat 18 x 12-inch # 277-000164 and 25 x 7-inch # 277-000163 should not be trimmed or cut. When you install one of these on your plastic holding tanks you'll want to be sure to first clean the surface with 91% isopropyl alcohol (available at any pharmacy) to remove any residue that could interfere with the pressure-sensitive adhesive that will hold the pad in place.
view full answer... - Could ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank # 277-000163 be Used With Diesel TankYes, you could use the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 that you referenced with a diesel fuel tank. This pad turns on when it's below 45 degrees and then off when 67 which would be ideal for diesel fuel. I attached a review video for the pad for more info as well.
view full answer... - Would the Heater Pad Part # 277-000163 Be Suitable for a 46 Gallon Water TankAccording to my contact at Patrick Industries, the 25" x 7-1/4" Heater Pad with Thermostat part # 277-000163 would be suitable for a 46 gallon water tank. If you were to use this heater on a water tank larger than 46 gallon then you would want to use two of them wired together but as mentioned, the one pad will work with your 46 gallon tank just fine. As you probably read, this pad has a peel and stick application with an integrated thermostat that will turn on when the water in the tank...
view full answer... - Where Does Water Tank Heating Pad Ground Wire ConnectThe best ground location for a water tank heating pad such as # 277-000163 is going to be a negative battery terminal if there is one present. Otherwise you can ground it to a clean, bare metal surface such as the frame. There may also be a wiring harness somewhere near where you want to place the pad that could have a ground wire in it you could tap into. But chances are it would not be as good of a ground as the frame.
view full answer... - Can ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Pad be Put on MetalNo, you should not stick the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide # 277-000163 onto any metal surface. It would not be effective and conducts electricity so you definitely don't want to use the # 277-000163 on that type of surface.
view full answer... - Can ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heating Pad be Used with Boondocked Trailer Water TanksThe ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 that your referenced would do a great job keeping your water tanks thawed when parked. You can put these directly on the tanks as well.
view full answer... - Can ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad be Installed Between Tank and Holding BracketYes, the weight of the tank when full would compromise the integrity of the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 if you placed it between the tank and mounting brackets. This pad actually has a peel-and-stick installation so you don't need to use anything else to hold it in place. Just make sure that the mounting surface is clean so that it is able to hold well.
view full answer... - Can Multiple RV Heater Pads with Thermostat 277-000163 Be Wired TogetherMy contact at Patrick Industries advised that their RV Heater Pad with Thermostat # 277-000163 could be parallel wired in up to 3 pads total provided that the DC power source has enough current for the 5.8-amp draw from each pad. Typically a 15-amp circuit can handle three since they cycle on and off. These pads are suitable for your 45-gallon grey and black water tanks; one per tank is enough according to my contact. For your 70-gallon fresh water tank you'll want to use two and position...
view full answer... - Do RV Gray and Black Water Tanks Require HeatersThe good news is that you don't have to have heaters on black and gray water RV tanks. The fresh water needs a heater as you can't put any antifreeze in it. But since you don't have to worry about poisoning the water in the black and gray water tanks you can use RV antifreeze in them and not have to worry about them freezing. That said, the ThermaHeat tank pads do not have thermostats built into them.
view full answer... - Do the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pads Get Hot to the TouchThe ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad part # 277-000163 do get hot to the touch but not enough to burn you as they has a 67 degree cutoff. The outside of the pad should not exceed the shutout off temp although there are a few factors to this.
view full answer... - Should Adhesive Backing of ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad Be Left OnYou'll want to remove the adhesive backing of the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 before you leave it underneath a tank permanently. It probably wouldn't be a big deal in the short term but long term it's hard to say what the backing will do.
view full answer... - Are Tank Heaters Needed for Gray and Black Water RV TanksThe ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000163 can be installed on gray and black water tanks but in reality it's only really needed on freshwater tanks. You can easily put antifreeze in the gray and black water tanks and piping and you'll prevent them from freezing. Since the freshwater can't have that you'd have to use the heaters. These would also help with preventing the pipes from freezing as well.
view full answer... - Will Therma Heat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad Work with 12V Battery Operating Between 11-13.5 VoltsI spoke with my contact at Therma Heat regarding the RV Holding Tank Heater Pad # 277-000163 referenced in your question. She stated that the pads will work just fine with your 12V RV battery that operates between 11 and 13.5 volts. You will not have any issues. This full-contact heater pad will keep your RV holding tank warm and prevent freezing. It is also capable of thawing out a tank system if it is already frozen. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that...
view full answer... - Can an RV Tank Heater Be Used for Warming a BatteryThe reason is that a holding tank heater pad like the # 277-000163 you've looked at isn't designed to heat a battery. It's designed to heat a large 29-40 gallon tank, not a much smaller battery. A thermal battery heater would usually wrap around all 4 edges of the battery and gently heat it from all sides, while the tank heater isn't meant to be folded or wrapped around anything. You'd be better off using an actual battery heater, like one of the ones I've linked for you. Using the product...
view full answer... - Could 5 of 13 x 3 Elbow Heater Pad for RVs # 277-000161 Be Powered off 10 Amp SwitchRunning 5 of the # 277-000163 that you referenced on a 10 amp switch wouldn't be a problem at all. It's hard to say how well the setup would do in your climate especially since this configuration hasn't been tested, but in all likelihood it would work well for you.
view full answer... - Can ThermaHeat Heater Pad be Insulated with Spray Foam I spoke with my contact at ThermaHeat regarding the Heater Pad # 277-000163 that you referenced. He did state that they don't really recommend insulating the pad with foam like what you are describing, as this can potentially affect its function and may interfere with the surrounding wiring as well. The pads are designed to attach directly to the tank. I have attached a short video demonstration on the heater pad that you can also check out.
view full answer... - Will ThermaHeat Holding Tank Heater Pad Damage Fresh Water Tank If There Is No Water In ItI spoke with my contact at LaSalle Bristol and he verified that there is no risk of damaging your fresh water tank if the ThermaHeat Holding Tank Heater Pad # 277-000163 comes on when the tank is empty. As you mentioned in your question, the pad will automatically turn on when the tank's temperature (not the outside temperature) reaches 45 degrees but it will automatically turn off as soon as it gets up to 67 degrees. This means it will not get near hot enough to cause any damage to the...
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Definitely too cold for non functioning heat pads. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.