Do you have to run AC or Heater on the road
I am looking at buying a Class A. I was wondering if you have to run the RV roof Air conditionner when driving in warm weather or using the furnace when driving below freezing temp and is it enough to...
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"And from what I've learned you dare not use tank heaters if the tanks aren't mostly full or the heater may damage the tanks."
I find this comment interesting becuase I have been wondering about that.
I have been thinking about putting a Tee in a hot water line with a normally off solenoid valve that operates off of 12volts then run the extra line to main tank vent lines. Pushing a mometary on switch would open the valve to let hot water return to the the main tank. If the hot water is not too hot for the main tank it would do a very good job of warming the water compartment. When boondocking it would also help conserve fresh and gray water capacity by reducing the need to run water down the drain waiting for the hot water to get there. If you wanted to automate it you could but a thermostate in water compartment to activate the return valve.
If I did this I would feel more comfortable using electric heat when available.
I find this comment interesting becuase I have been wondering about that.
I have been thinking about putting a Tee in a hot water line with a normally off solenoid valve that operates off of 12volts then run the extra line to main tank vent lines. Pushing a mometary on switch would open the valve to let hot water return to the the main tank. If the hot water is not too hot for the main tank it would do a very good job of warming the water compartment. When boondocking it would also help conserve fresh and gray water capacity by reducing the need to run water down the drain waiting for the hot water to get there. If you wanted to automate it you could but a thermostate in water compartment to activate the return valve.
If I did this I would feel more comfortable using electric heat when available.
