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2008MDY · 08-26-2018, 09:39 AM

In January we travel from warmer climate to colder. Despite having a heated underbelly we still experience some freezing of pipes and/or the pump. I've heard of people placing a small heater in this area while traveling. Anyone out there have suggestions or experiences involving the type of heater or method of mounting?

Pirate · 08-26-2018, 05:52 PM

I use one of these in water compartment (near pump) and one in the wet bay. They work fine. Put outlet and custom length extension cord in the bay.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bigd9 · 08-26-2018, 07:24 PM

The 200 watt heater like Pirate linked is a good choice. But what ever you use, just make sure it is not aimed directly at any of the "plastic" tanks or pipes. I saw a picture once where a fellow camper had the heat too close to the tank and the tank melted . Not pretty.

I use two 100 watt light bulbs, one at either end of the wet bay. We have camped at temperatures down to 5 degrees at ski resorts.

2008MDY · 08-27-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

I use one of these in water compartment (near pump) and one in the wet bay. They work fine. Put outlet and custom length extension cord in the bay.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. This looks like a good solution. Does this unit have a safety tip over feature? Otherwise I probably will Velcro it down.

sbleiweiss · 08-27-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008MDY

Thanks. This looks like a good solution. Does this unit have a safety tip over feature? Otherwise I probably will Velcro it down.

They exist in this wattage with tip-over protection. Just look around.

Bigd9 · 08-27-2018, 08:54 AM

Also you may want to look at using a thermo cube.

https://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovato...12062233&psc=1

Bigd9 · 08-27-2018, 09:01 AM

My only complaint with the cheaper heaters is noise from the fan. Over the years I have had some loud ones especially as they are used a lot and start to wear out. That is why I went with two 100 watt bulbs. However, getting 100 watt incandescent bulbs is becoming harder.

Pirate · 08-27-2018, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigd9

Also you may want to look at using a thermo cube.

https://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovato...12062233&psc=1

Thermo cubes are junk. Best to just avoid them. Only turn on the heater when it is really cold out. I left my heater running all night it never got that hot in the compartment. I did add smoke detectors to those areas and remote thermometers for safety.