Protection from freezing

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

His are supposedly still all american made.

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

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??

From my prior post, click, scroll down a bit, and they have embedded a couple of other links for/to tank heaters.
https://vancampinglife.com/when-should-i-turn-on-my-rv-tank-heaters/

The tank heaters will work fine. If they are 12v the converter will supply the power. Either way you will want to be plugged in.

Or is this an off grid adventure?

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??

Crawl underneath the rv ? Now you’re pushin’ it. :E
I will check mine to see how they look or don’t look. Maybe they fell off :B

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.

NP on the formula. It's US Formula One day today, so sort of appropriate?

I have only ever tested them once, and that was briefly in the driveway. They look like they would peel and fall off if used for longer than a few minutes.
I secured the wiring myself shortly after the dealer installed it in 2018. They didn't get the wiring and pads when the vehicle was delivered to them. Took about an extra week to get the parts. I had a look underneath when I got home after the work. They left the wiring dangling loosely underneath, so I added some inexpensive plastic wiring conduit and some cable ties to try to secure/protect them a little more. So far, so good.

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

Looks like the regulars are off the track here discussing the finer points of tank heater wattage….no surprise.
Your question is very vague, other than you’re letting the audience try to figure out how cold it might be based on your description of travel route.
Understanding that you don’t know how cold you can operate your rig, still try to ask questions objectively.
And as no one yet has come by and said “I have that model and we ______ down to _____ degrees with no issue.” , I’d suggest figuring out how your camper operates prior to the trip and then have some contingency plans and extra materials.
No one can predict the weather 2 months ahead. Living on the I40 corridor for many years right in the middle of your route, I can tell you it could be 60 degrees or 0 degrees on Christmas. And while lows in the 20s at night and above freezing during the day likely won’t require much if any extra effort, 0 at night and 30 during the day most certainly will.
Easier thing to do is learn how to do a quick winterization. And if it be gettin too cold, just winterize up the fresh water side and keep a little pink or blue juice for the tank(s) and flushing.

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.

"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.