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Old 09-13-2005, 02:46 PM   #1
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Heated tanks?

When the dealer was going over the Monty with us he mention that the tanks were heated, looking over the other amenties of the rig I forget to get back to the tanks. Since the bottom is enclosed I can't see the way the wiring goes. So are the tanks heated and if so is there a feed for the heat so you can turn it off and on? I can't find any thing marked, it has to be dc I would think. Thanks for any and all replies. Jack
 
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Old 09-13-2005, 03:18 PM   #2
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Unless they have changed since 2002 the heated tanks are heated by a 2 inch heat duct from the furnace.
When the furnace comes on it blows hot air into the enclosed underbelly.
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Old 09-13-2005, 04:37 PM   #3
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The Cambridge has heated tanks. Not sure about any other Montys. Might be an option, Be sure to verify before you buy.
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Old 09-14-2005, 06:03 AM   #4
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The strips make sense now on how it works, should have paid more attention at the time...Thanks a lot.. I love this forum. Jack
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Old 09-14-2005, 06:45 AM   #5
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It was not an option for 2003 models and when we toured the factory in May it was not an option then. Awaywego described it as I understand it.
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Old 09-14-2005, 03:02 PM   #6
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Is there a kit to install heat strips? If not has anyone tried to use the heat tape for pvc pipe?
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Old 09-14-2005, 03:39 PM   #7
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I use the heat tape on my water well pressure switch tubing with no ill effects. The tubing is 1/4" plastic. I secure it with tie-wraps and then cover it with foam insulation. So far there have not been any signs of melting, been doing it for 6 winters. Instructions that came with it said the thermostat activates the strip at 38 degrees and it is important that the control be weatherproof.
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Old 09-15-2005, 02:53 PM   #8
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trukdoc, you can get tank heater kits from Camping World. Bob put them on all of our tanks.
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Old 09-15-2005, 03:02 PM   #9
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Thanks for the replies. Living here in Texas and working in Construction I do not winterize very well. Winter is the only time I can take off without affecting my customer much.
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