Heated RV Camping Hose for Fresh Drinking Water

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OK, i cant find any info if this is for rv drinking water hoses. We will be in freezing weather and need to keep our water hose from freezing . This is a regular rv white hose used to connect drinking water to the trailer.

asked by: Karen Q

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Expert Reply:

The Valterra AquaFresh Heated Fresh Water Supply Hose # W01-5315 is specifically designed to provide fresh drinking water in sub-zero temperatures.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The Valterra 25-Foot Self Regulating Heating Element #W01-1573 and other lengths like 50-foot #W01-1574 and 15-foot #W01-1572 are intended to be installed on the exterior of plastic or metal water pipes, drain pipes and holding tanks. They typically…

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Answer 2

The entire length of the Valterra Self-Regulating Heating Cable for RV Plumbing #W01-1573 is 25 feet and all of it is heated. The additional plug for powering it does not factor into the 25 foot length.

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Answer 3

Heating pads such as the #277-000164 are designed for 29 to 40 gallon tanks which are much larger than the tanks on your Lance 650 truck camper. My fear is that they could possibly get too hot and damage the tank. From what you describe, a solution…

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Answer 4

Yes you could cover the Valterra Self-Regulating Heating Cable for RV Plumbing #W01-1573 with reflectix insulation if you wanted to hold more of the heat to where you install it.

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Answer 5

The best way to keep your inlets and valves from freezing on your RV is to make sure they are properly insulated. You can likely use some foam pool noodles or some sort of pipe wrap on the inside of the RV over the water inlet in order to help with…

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Answer 6

From the attached image, you have what looks to be an SAE solar plug, a DC connector. This is most likely connected to your battery bank, I suggest you trace the wires. If this does not go through a charge controller, you will need to have one in…

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Answer 7

I spoke with my contact at Valterra and the heating elements of both the part #W01-1573 and #W01-1574 both draw up to 300 watts at max capacity.

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Answer 8

The 18-1/4" x 12" Holding Tank Heater Pad #277-000164 that you referenced would work well for your 30 gallon fresh water tank as it is designed for 29-40 gallon tanks. The heater is powerful enough that it would not need to make contact…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

The Dometic Ultra Breeze Trailer Roof Vent Cover part #DMC38FR installs using brackets which secure to the vent lid flange. The brackets are screwed into the roof but the cover is attached to the bracket using pins and is easily removeable. I have…

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Answer 11

I recommend the Alpha Systems Butyl Tape for RV Weatherproofing #AL28FJ as it's 1" wide to fully cover the flange of your vent. Make sure you overlap the ends to form a tight waterproof seal. You can see me doing this at 2:50 mark in the…

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Answer 12

The Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 12 Volt - 8,800 Btu - 6 Gal Tank Item AT96121 is the direct replacement for the GC6AA-10E. Unfortunately it is out of stock with no expected restock date. Instead I recommend the Furrion RV…

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