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11-19-2013, 02:02 PM
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Outside 110?
I would like and exterior outlet so I can plug in my diesel to keep it warm when we camp and it's pretty cold outside. Is there a kit or plans on how to do something like this?
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11-19-2013, 02:22 PM
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While I am not familiar with the exterior outlets on your RV, I would think that there would be a 110VAC plug in somewhere on an outside wall or in one of your exterior storage bins that you could utilize. On many RV's, there is an outdoor, waterproof plug in and if there is one on your unit, run a HD extension cord from that to the plug in for your truck's engine heater.
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11-19-2013, 03:24 PM
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I would simply run an extension cord from the 20A outlet on the CG pedestal to the truck's engine heater when you need it. The heater's element may use up valuable 30A resources that you may need to heat water and run the microwave.
There is going to be an external outlet somewhere on your trailer, but it's going to be a GFCI outlet and you may not want to run something on that outlet that is going to be exposed to moisture.
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11-19-2013, 03:26 PM
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If you're talking about plugging in your truck while you're in a campground, just run a 25' or 50' 12 gage extension cord from the power pedastal 20 amp outlet to your truck and "plug-er-in" If you're talking about using the trailer outside outlet to power the truck heater, remember that you'll be drawing from your 30 amp supply and that will set you up for tripped circuit breakers when you try to turn on an electric heater or run the microwave inside the RV. Realistically, if you're going to have 110 at the RV outside outlet, you'll need to have 110 just a few feet away to plug in the RV, so why not just plug the truck's heater using the power source and leave the RV completely out of the circuit ?
If you can, it would be better to avoid using the RV outlets just to help avoid tripped circuit breakers, however, if that's the only source of power you have, then realize that you're limiting what's available inside the RV by the amount the truck will draw.
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11-19-2013, 03:32 PM
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thanks for the replies! I just never noticed an outlet on the post other than the 30 amp and the 50.
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Medford, OR
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11-19-2013, 09:21 PM
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Howdy All;
Not all campgrounds have 20 amp available at all of their pedestals,
strange as that may seem. I've had my truck 'plugged-in' the past winter
and the winter before. Was still able to use my microwave without incident
no problems with the heater or anything else. I used the outdoor plug near
the door of the RV.
hankaye
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11-20-2013, 06:53 AM
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just for grins. if you must use your campers plug put the heater on a timmer. it only takes about two hours to fully warm the engine. no need to brun $$'s running it all night. my truck is on a timer all winter. goes on at 5 am off at 8 am. just a thought good luck
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11-20-2013, 07:00 AM
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SAABDOCTOR, Howdy;
When I lived in Utah it was wise to keep it plugged in
all night long. Temps would some times dip well below
zero and stay at or that for days on end. How long does
it take to un-wax the diesel in your engine?
hankaye
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T.V.: 2004 F-250 4X4, Level III BulletProofed , Detroit Tru-Track Differential (915A550)
Dog: 2006 Border Collie (Rascal) aka Maximum fur dispersal unit. (08/04/2006 - 12/16/2017) RIP.
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11-20-2013, 07:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hankaye
SAABDOCTOR, Howdy;
When I lived in Utah it was wise to keep it plugged in
all night long. Temps would some times dip well below
zero and stay at or that for days on end. How long does
it take to un-wax the diesel in your engine?
hankaye
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I do not know about the fords but the Cummins is only a water block heater. This uses abut 15 AMPS and will raise the water temps to around 80F when turned on takes about two to three hours to heat the water in the block. My truck is on a timer also along with a winter cover. The VW Jetta does not even have a block heater for the engine, only in Canada does the engine come with one.
I have never had a gelling issue with diesel fuel in either of my two diesel vehicles. They both are equipped with a fuel heater from the factory and seem to work will. I do use winter blended fuel and I also add anti-gelling treatment to the fuel starting around Dec. 1.
Jim W.
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11-20-2013, 09:10 AM
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i have yet to have a wax issue. it does get below zero but not all day long so i may have been lucky. i personal like the coolant type of heater not oil type. what does ford and gm use?
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