Another holding tank heating thread
Dalehelman
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This cold weather and a couple of other threads on this topic got me motivated to consider this issue. I am looking for a somewhat passive approach. In cold weather we always travel with the Alde on. So the living area is warm. Very warm under the rear seat cushions. So I found a spot under the passenger side a rear cushion right next to where gas line comes through the floor. I previously enclosed and insulated the under body. I cut a 4" hole in the floor which is just to the rear of the gray water tank. I will monitor the temperature in the tank area with a wireless digital thermometer. If necessary I will use a computer fan to increase airflow.
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Wow! Now you're makin' me jealous of your heated garage! Last I saw of my T@B was under the cover with 6" of snow on it! I see you're back to the lawn chair & coffee again
with yet, another great idea. Let us know how the latest mod venture works out. 2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
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To increase air flow and draw more warm air into the under belly. I placed a 120 mm computer fan over the access hole
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@Dalehelman when you say left rear cushion are talking about the passenger side?2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
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Yesdsatwork said:@Dalehelman when you say left rear cushion are talking about the passenger side?- Hash T@B Fun
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A follow up on this mod.
Outside temp. 46* no wind
Alde on inside temp 65*
Inclosed underbelly with 1/2" bead foam insulation temp 64*
This seems to be working well with low cost.
foam insulation $12
computer fan $5
switch $2
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Dalehelman, Is your outside temp a typo? It's 26* here, and you don't live that far from me. That has to be inside your garage with the door closed. Actually, that was a question I wanted to bring up for you anyway. How much of an effect would the ambient temp outside affect your readings? I'll be curious to see how it does next week when we go to single digits, and minus degree temps. Keep us posted. Side note, 'ya might have to don the long pants and a coat for the test next week!
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
Correct it is in the garage. I to am waiting to see the numbers when the temperature drops next week. The fact that currently there is only a one degree difference looks good.
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Ok, now if 'ya could flip that switch to turn the snow off......
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
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Just a follow-up on this one....my outside thermometer says -1*, have you re-tested yet?2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
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44* inside garage 65* in trailer 57* in underbellyericnliz said:Just a follow-up on this one....my outside thermometer says -1*, have you re-tested yet?- Hash T@B Fun
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So it's roughly half way between. Can't wait to see what you get when the outside temp gets to freezing or below and some wind. Don't really need heat at 44 but if halfway holds it'd be roughly 40 with 20 out, 65 in.
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Open the pod bay doors, DALE.Dalehelman said:44* inside garage 65* in trailer 57* in underbelly
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New numbers 40* garage inside trailer 69* underbelly 60*
Once underbelly heats up it seems to maintain a temperature about 10* below inside temp.- Hash T@B Fun
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?TabberJohn said:
Open the pod bay doors, DALE.Dalehelman said:44* inside garage 65* in trailer 57* in underbelly- Hash T@B Fun
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The garage door Dale, open the garage door!
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
Hal.... 2001 A Space OdysseyDalehelman said:
?TabberJohn said:
Open the pod bay doors, DALE.Dalehelman said:44* inside garage 65* in trailer 57* in underbelly
2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart) -
Good call on that one Ratkity!=)2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
Thank youRatkity said:
Hal.... 2001 A Space OdysseyDalehelman said:
?TabberJohn said:
Open the pod bay doors, DALE.Dalehelman said:44* inside garage 65* in trailer 57* in underbelly- Hash T@B Fun
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No Dale, you're supposed to respond "Eric, I can't do that right now. Do you want to play a game of chess?"Dalehelman said:
Thank youRatkity said:
Hal.... 2001 A Space OdysseyDalehelman said:
?TabberJohn said:
Open the pod bay doors, DALE.Dalehelman said:44* inside garage 65* in trailer 57* in underbelly2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart) -
"Daisy, Daisy give me your answer true...". You realize we are all dating ourselves!Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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Leave it to Ratkity to high-jack a perfectly good thread! 2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
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ericnliz said:Leave it to Ratkity to high-jack a perfectly good thread! Takes one to know one!! 2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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Guess that means I'm guilty too, huh.
When you're as good at it as we are, it's REALLY hard to resist sometimes! 2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
Let me start over --
When it gets cold enough, say 10°, how about opening the garage doors and provide readings when garage temp lowers to 40°, 30°, 20°, and 10°?
It's the sub-freezing temps that matter.2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow) -
Atta boy TabberJohn, keep us in line! I have the same question, sorry we got sidelined. 2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
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Speaking of sidelined... anyone watching Clemson.. er never-mind!!! I, too, am curious how it does mostly down to 20F. We rarely have sustained temps in the teens.2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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Now you have me curious too. This is just too funny
2007 T@B
Rockford, IL
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I'd love to hear the results as well.Red and White, 2017 Max S being towed by a 2014 Honda Ridgeline. Hello Mountains!
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Ok I opened the garage door. Currently the temp is 32* ten inches from the floor. Trailer interior 62* underbelly 55* a 7* difference. It seems that when outside temp changes the difference between inside and underbelly stays between 5* and 10*. So the warmer I keep the interior the warmer the underbelly. The key to freeze protection is not to let things freeze in the first place. It's easier to keep things warm than get things warm. So far I am rating this a success. Especially since I am only into it for about $20.
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Dalehelman, Thanks for the test, sorry if your coffee got cold! 2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
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