Can I Test the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000164

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I have this factory installed pad on my RV, that I think is defective. Is there a way to test the pad without removing it from the tank, or waiting until its cold outside? Like some sort of Ohm test?

asked by: SK

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I spoke to my contact at LaSalle Bristol, he told me that the only way to test the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000164 is to get the pad/tank cold enough to the point where it turns off/on.

expert reply by: Thomas M

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Answer 1

RV holding tank heating pads like #277-000164 and #277-000163 operate on an automatic thermostat. The pads will automatically turn on at 45-degrees Fahrenheit and turn off at 67-degrees Fahrenheit. If you are nearby to the RV when the tanks are in a…

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Answer 2

You can apply the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad with Thermostat #277-000164 to the side of your tank if you like, it certainly won't harm anything, assuming it is not touching any conductive surfaces. The reason they are supposed…

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Answer 3

Thermaheat did test for what the best temperature range should be for the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat #277-000164. The problem with having it come on lower than 45 is that by the time the water gets to 35 and the…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 6

The Trailer Leaf Spring, 2250 lbs. 6 Leaf, item #e27SR, is sold as a replacement spring for older trailers and measures 26 inches for eye to eye, center to center. If you are replacing the springs and hangers you will need to use the same center to…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 9

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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Answer 10

For the LCI52-SB-86.5-68.5, the two ending measurements are: 1st - measurement from hub to hub, meaning the length of the axle in this case is 86.5 inches. 2nd - spring seat dimension where they're welded, meaning the spring seats are 68.5 inches…

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Answer 11

My contact at Yates Rubber advises that a nominal 8-inch keel roller does not measure exactly 8 inches; typically they are slightly smaller than the specified size, much the way a piece of 2 x 4 lumber is not exactly 2-inches by 4-inches. I took…

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Answer 12

Based on the information you gave, although I can't help with the axle (other than to state it is a 3,500 lbs axle). Dexter mobile home axles were designed for one time use and weren't really documented for replacement parts, but because you…

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