Question on UltraHeat tank heater systems
Greetings. I have a 2011 Carri Lite 37' fifth wheel with double walled black/grey tanks heated by a 4" duct from a 40,000 btu LP furnace. I'm outfitting the trailer for 15-25 degree winters in the ...
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I assume there is a air space between the double wall on your tanks. That could be a major problem using heating pads. You are suppose to have a third of a tank of fluid to run the heat pads for them to operate properly the way I understand it. I have heat pads that run on dc in my 5th wheel. I think the pads would heat up way to quick and shut down. Not sure if it could also cause a melting problem. I would check into that first. If you could put a aux fan on the duct running to the holding tank area which would circulate the warm area from the cabin to the tanks that would be the easiest. JMHO
One other thing I leave my final gate valve open in freezing temps just to incase a small amount of fluid leaks from the upline valves. I use a cap with the hose connection on the end. I leave it open. Now if people think that small amount of potential fluid is a problem you could always leave a bucket under it while parked.
One other thing I leave my final gate valve open in freezing temps just to incase a small amount of fluid leaks from the upline valves. I use a cap with the hose connection on the end. I leave it open. Now if people think that small amount of potential fluid is a problem you could always leave a bucket under it while parked.
