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profdant139
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2018

Can water heater run while towing? Here's why . . .

I am thinking about installing a water-heater-powered underbelly tank heating system -- several of our members have already done so. A very big and daunting project, but I think it is within my compe...
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TenOC
Nomad
Mar 20, 2018
1. The flame on the water heater will blow out.

2. If the underbelly is well insulated, have you thought about installing 1 or 2 12 volt 40 watt light bubes to use as heaters. Two light bubes came with my solar system from Harbor Freight so I assume they have replacement bubes. Or even a small 12 volt heater/fan. While driving down the road the 12 volt batteries will stay charged.

3. If not well insulated the 50 MPH "wind chill" will take a lot of heat from the underbelly.

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