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Old 05-13-2017, 04:01 AM   #1
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Tank Heaters

Getting ready to do some cold weather camping. Lows should hit mid 20s at night. I remember the dealer saying something about tank heaters. I have 3 switches in my 3605 that are 12v tank heaters. Anyone know when I should turn them on? Which tanks are heated? I have 5 tanks (1 fresh, 2 gray, and 2 black). I assume if the tank heater is on I should have shore power or the generator running. Is the power demand high? Thanks for any tips or tricks.
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Old 05-13-2017, 10:55 AM   #2
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If you have switches you have the tank heater pads. Not sure what brand. The ones on my camper say to turn them on if the temps are below 45°. They are 12 volt and will draw a battery down quickly (we found out the hard way)

I attached the manual for the ones on my Coachmen Concord. I would ass-u-me that the ones on Voltage are similar, if not the same.

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Old 05-13-2017, 10:57 AM   #3
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After just opening up the bottom of mine, I can tell you that the forward black and grey tanks have them. It is a smaller heater, maybe 12" x 24", that sits on your tank closest to the valve to keep it from freezing there. I have never had to use them so I am not much help elsewhere with your questions. I would assume your rear waste tank would also have one, but that may be a bad assumption.
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While I had the bottom open, I took this picture of the tank heater. It should give you the info you wanted for the electrical draw.
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Old 05-27-2017, 06:06 AM   #5
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Bob,
Great picture. Thanks for that!
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