Oct-22-2021 06:33 PM
Oct-24-2021 04:08 PM
pnichols wrote:
If it was up to me (my Itasca came with whatever Winnebago used), I would only "install and trust" UltraHeat (12V) pad heaters on my tanks:
https://www.ultraheat.com/the-backstory
Oct-24-2021 03:50 PM
Oct-24-2021 03:24 PM
pnichols wrote:MT BOB wrote:
"As an after thought, Winnebago probably used the most cost effective (aka cheapest) heaters they could safely/legally install."
Had to smile,as probably very true!
OK back to my coffee.
Hmmmm ... who else offers RV tank heaters besides the company listed in my link above (Ultraheat) ... I sure haven't seen any others advertised or mentioned??
Oct-24-2021 02:46 PM
Oct-24-2021 02:42 PM
MT BOB wrote:
"As an after thought, Winnebago probably used the most cost effective (aka cheapest) heaters they could safely/legally install."
Had to smile,as probably very true!
OK back to my coffee.
Oct-24-2021 01:46 PM
Oct-24-2021 11:31 AM
bobndot wrote:MDKMDK wrote:bobndot wrote:
Amazon has a 12v , 12”x18” tank pad @ 4.8 amps.
Would that be about 100 watts of heat ? ?
P = I * V or W = A * V
So, about 60W.
As an after thought, Winnebago probably used the most cost effective (aka cheapest) heaters they could safely/legally install.
Tnx for formula 🙂
'Built to last the warranty' 🙂 I'm surprised the heaters con't to operate.
Oct-24-2021 10:30 AM
Phedley wrote:
We just bought this unit so there’s going to be a learning curve. That’s what I thought but I wanted to get more input. We will be plugging in but sure if holding tank heater will work. Thank You
Oct-24-2021 10:08 AM
MDKMDK wrote:bobndot wrote:
Amazon has a 12v , 12”x18” tank pad @ 4.8 amps.
Would that be about 100 watts of heat ? ?
P = I * V or W = A * V
So, about 60W.
As an after thought, Winnebago probably used the most cost effective (aka cheapest) heaters they could safely/legally install.
Oct-24-2021 08:07 AM
Oct-24-2021 08:02 AM
bobndot wrote:
Amazon has a 12v , 12”x18” tank pad @ 4.8 amps.
Would that be about 100 watts of heat ? ?
Oct-24-2021 07:10 AM
Oct-23-2021 06:02 PM
pianotuna wrote:
MDKMDK,
Any idea of the watts they draw?
Oct-23-2021 03:48 PM
pianotuna wrote:
MDKMDK,
Any idea of the watts they draw?