Installation of Heating Pads on RV Holding Tanks

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Can a holding tank heating pad be trimmed to fit

asked by: George W

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Holding 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.

expert reply by: Adam R

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The 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…

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Answer 2

The Therma Heat Holding Tank Heater Pad #277-000163 referenced in your question will automatically turn on at 45 degrees Fahrenheit but will auto off at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. If the pad is not getting warm with power applied to the leads, it is…

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Multiple heating pads like the Therma Heat 25 Inch x 7-1/4 Inch #277-000163 and the Elbow Heater Pad #277-000162 that you have can be wired to a single switch. If you are not getting enough voltage with your current setup, it's possible that the…

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Answer 4

The ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat #277-000164 has a 4.8 amp rating. If you can find a fuse rated for 5 amps that would be ideal but aside from that we have the fuse holder #SWC9538 which is compatible with 10 amp or 15…

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You do need to make sure you are properly connected to fuses for a single unit as the #277-000163. This is a thermostatically controlled pad. If you are running more than one, you need to run them parallel. It would be wise to use a combined amperage…

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You can absolutely do that, and we do have just what you need! To wire the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat #277-000164, I recommend using the: -Universal-Design Rocker Switch #PK34310.

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If the wire from the battery to the Universal-Design Rocker Switch #PK34360 melted when installing the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat #277-000163 it may have been that you simply need to use thicker wire, and I recommend…

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With gray water tanks you can simply pour a couple quarts of RV antifreeze down the drain of a shower and toilet and you'll prevent them from freezing. Since you don't want to drink antifreeze that's why the heaters are typically only…

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Answer 9

In order to remove the old adhesive you might find it easier to heat the glue first and then try a combination of scraping or products such as rubber alcohol. Once gone, you can then apply the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad part…

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Answer 10

The ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank part #277-000163 has an adhesive backing so no further method of securing it would be required nor is there anything I can recommend. I would also not recommend covering it for protection as this could be a fire hazard.…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

The Torklift Hitch Extension part #TLE1636 that you referenced can tow a trailer that weighs 6,700 lbs like you what you have but you would need to use a weight distribution system with it to have the needed capacity as without a WD system it's…

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