Heater Pad Recommendations for Holding Tanks on Travel Trailer
Question:
Looking for recommendations for tank heater pads for grey, black and fresh. 2013 Dutchman Rubicon 2100. Thanks
asked by: Ron
Expert Reply:
For your application we have 2 different heater pad sizes:
25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide - # 277-000163
18-1/4" Long x 12" Wide - # 277-000164
These have built-in thermostats that turn on when the tank reaches 45 degrees F and then shut off when the tanks reaches 67 degrees F. To install this you can use 16 Gauge Wire # 16-1-1 and a rocker switch like part # PK34310.
Typically these are only installed on fresh water tanks because heating up the waste water usually causes some smells (ideally you would dump the waste tanks before bad weather unless you're a full-timer), but the tank material for all of your holding tanks should be the same so you can technically install these on all of them.
Products Referenced in This Question
ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 18-1/4" Long x 12" Wide
- RV Fresh Water
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- LaSalle Bristol
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Universal-Design Rocker Switch - SPST - On-Off - 12 Volt - 20 Amp - 4-Blade - Red Pilot Light
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- Wiring
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- Rocker Switches
- 20 Amp
- Pollak
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ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat - 25" Long x 7-1/4" Wide
- RV Fresh Water
- Winterization
- Holding Tank Heating Pad
- LaSalle Bristol
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