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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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pianotuna
Nomad III
Mar 20, 2018
The fresh water tank in many RV's is within the heated space.

The issue is the lines--which the makers run along the outside edge of the RV where there is little air circulation unless the furnace fan is running. It is quite possible to have the living quarters at 21 C (70 f) and still have freezing temperatures at the edges of the RV. DAMHIK

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