tank heaters

[tbritt]

Just a quick question has anyone out there used the 12v/110volt tank heaters for the holding and black/gray tanks??

[Festus2]

tbritt:
My quick and short answer would be a "no" since we do not have any of our holding tanks that are heated. I didn't realize that any Keystone products came with heated holding tanks (by 12V or 110V) but then again I haven't been keeping up-to-date with all of the new models and their features. The only "heat" we get to the enclosed underbelly and holding tanks is via the furnace when (and only when) it is running. By the time this limited amount of heat flows into the underbelly, is dispersed throughout the enclosure, and is cooled down by cool/cold air flowing in through all of the cracks and openings, the holding tanks are not really "heated" at all.

(Are you sure you are referring to heating the holding tanks by 12v and/or 110v as a Keystone feature - optional or standard? Haven't heard of this being available from Keystone before. Or are you inquiring about an aftermarket add on?)

[KanTC]

Here's an example of an add-on 12V/110V holding tank heater:

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ank-heater.htm

We've never added tank heaters & don't know anyone who has, so I can't offer any suggestions. Here's some info that may be more helpful. http://www.ultraheat.com/faq.html

Terri [& DH Kevin]

[bennydog]

We had them on our 2006 Aerolite (factory installed) and did use them a couple of times when we got caught in the cold. Ours was wired so it was all or nothing, so fresh, black and gray on one switch. they work like a crock pot...you need to turn them on before the water freezes as they do not terribly
hot. Both times we were connected to shore power so don't know how fast they could take down the batteries but can only imagine. Don't think for us I would take the trouble to remove the underside to install.