Colorado Camperman's video: How To Install 12 Volt RV Tank Heater Pads On A Travel Trailer - 4 Season Camping Upgrade

Tank Heater Pads on Amazon: https://amzn.to/37VmxbA Weather-Proof On/Off Switch: https://amzn.to/3rwV07Y Water-Proof Inline Fuse: https://amzn.to/2KOat35 Have you ever wanted to camp in the winter time but you are afraid that your RV's tanks will freeze? Have you ever had your camper's tanks freeze while camping in cold conditions? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should consider installing tank heater pads on your RV/Camper! These pads are rated to keep your tank from freezing all the way down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit (up to 50 gallons)! In my opinion if you are camping in the winter time, these are a must have! In this video I show you how to install 12 volt tank heater pads on your black/grey/fresh water tanks. I do the installation on our 2010 Keystone Hideout 27BWE. Our black/grey tanks are completely exposed which helped the process. My fresh water tank was not exposed so I had to improvise my installation. I installed these pads right before a camping trip where the night time temp fell to 5 degree Fahrenheit. The pads did amazing and kept all 3 tanks from freezing. If you have any questions on the installation or how they have performed, please let me know. Thanks for watching! Amazon Description: RV Tank Heater Pad | 7 1/4" x 25" | Fresh Water | Gray Water | Holding Tank | Up to 50 Gallons | 12V | with Optional Toggle Switch (3 Pads, No Toggle Switch) - Peel and stick adhesive back attaches easily to most tanks - Activates when water temps drop below 45F(5C) and heats to 68F(20C) - Helps maintain flowing water in freezing temperatures - Manufactured by Genesis Lighting under Patent No.: US10257888B2 As cold weather approaches, it is time to start thinking about winterizing your RV, or is it? If you aren't ready to say good-bye to the travel season and put your RV into hibernation but sunny Florida isn't calling yet either, then you might be getting into chilly territory. Since the majority of RVs do not come off the line equipped to handle extreme temperatures, there are some things that can be done to make any unit more capable of handling cold weather. The first thing to confirm is what’s insulated and what is not. Quite often the tanks and plumbing will be totally exposed or have sub-par insulation. This can lead to freezing and bursting within your water system when approaching wintery conditions. To keep the liquids in your tanks from freezing and continuing optimal flow, warmth is key. One convenient way of doing this is by adding heating pads to the mix. Take for example this RV Tank Heater Pad from RecPro. The peel and stick adhesive and slim profile can be added to the outside of most tanks and used with various set-ups. When properly installed, it will provide consistent and efficient protection for up to a 50-gallon holding tank. This particular product can also be used for your RV's steps. It is thermostatically controlled and when your holding tank temperature reaches 45°F (5°C), it will turn on and off when it reaches 68°F (20°C). It will continue to cycle, preventing freezing as long as it is turned on and is supplied with electrical power. If you want to take advantage of late fall or even winter with a crackling campfire and a woodsy walk in the first flurries, you might need to consider if your unit is equipped to handle this time of year. And if not, then it might be time to add a heating pad or two to keep things flowing. Details: Overall Dimensions: 7 1/4" W x 25" L Pad Thickness: 3.0 mm Lead Wire: 36" Up to 50-Gallon Optional Toggle Switch For Steps or Tanks (Fresh, Gray Water, or Holding) Technical Data: Voltage: 12V DC Wattage: 78 Watts Amp draw: 5.8 Amps DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!