Here in Portland Oregon it doesn't get real cold in the winter. But we can have a few days below freezing (0C, 32F).
It hardly ever snows and if it does, it's dusting that lasts only a day or so.
Has anyone successfully used a heater for the water tanks (fresh, gray, black)? I have always winterized, but I would very much like to use my coach in the winter. I have no intention of driving into the mountains and snow. Mostly I would drive south into CA and AZ. But I would store in Portland, OR.
I talked to my dealer, but they were not knowledgeable. They said they would install, but would not recommend. They mentioned heating tape around pipes and a heating blanket around the tanks. Actually, they want me to purchase it on my own and bring it to them. I was hoping they would just know what to do and do the whole thing.
It would run on the battery, and I would be on shore power when I store. I park outside beside my house.
Is this a reasonable thing to think about? Has anyone doe this with success?
I did search the forum but did not find this topic ... although it may very well be there. Other people must have thought about this.
Heating Water Tank In The Winter
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Here in Portland Oregon it doesn't get real cold in the winter. But we can have a few days below freezing (0C, 32F).
It hardly ever snows and if it does, it's dusting that lasts only a day or so.
Has anyone successfully used a heater for the water tanks (fresh, gray, black)? I have always winterized, but I would very much like to use my coach in the winter. I have no intention of driving into the mountains and snow. Mostly I would drive south into CA and AZ. But I would store in Portland, OR.
I talked to my dealer, but they were not knowledgeable. They said they would install, but would not recommend. They mentioned heating tape around pipes and a heating blanket around the tanks. Actually, they want me to purchase it on my own and bring it to them. I was hoping they would just know what to do and do the whole thing.
It would run on the battery, and I would be on shore power when I store. I park outside beside my house.
Is this a reasonable thing to think about? Has anyone doe this with success?
I did search the forum but did not find this topic ... although it may very well be there. Other people must have thought about this.
-ted