Hi: we have a new 2020 310GK-R and watching our temperatures during this cold snap. We put a temperature sensor in the basement floor on utility side to monitor the temperatures near the water station. The sensor is on the floor across from the heating duct behind a storage tub (to block direct furnace air on the sensor). We have the tank pad heaters on and the the furnace set to 64degF in the living space, cycling on/off as needed,.
Ambient temperatures last night dropped quickly from about 50 degF at 6PM to 13 degF with 30mph+ north winds. The basement temp dropped overnight from the ambient 50 degf to 34 degF this morning. We expect temperatures in the 20s today and not rising above freezing until late tomorrow. We are "dry" camping with 50amp service only. We have the water line to the fridge off at the water panel and in the fridge, as well as a heat tape on the exposed water line running under the slideout to the fridge. We are parked facing WNW with the strong winds out of the north (so mostly broadside on the door side of the RV.
Questions:
1: How do we confirm the tank pad heaters are working? (The panel lights or on.)
2: Where is the suggested spot(s) to monitor holding tank temperatures?
3: What issues should we watch for to indicate potential freeze up and what issues to avoid?
4: Any additional actions we can take to minimize risk of damage to pump or equipment?
Note: I have recorded temps at various places around the RV living space this morning - hopefully I can map them out and post for further suggestions.
Ambient temperatures last night dropped quickly from about 50 degF at 6PM to 13 degF with 30mph+ north winds. The basement temp dropped overnight from the ambient 50 degf to 34 degF this morning. We expect temperatures in the 20s today and not rising above freezing until late tomorrow. We are "dry" camping with 50amp service only. We have the water line to the fridge off at the water panel and in the fridge, as well as a heat tape on the exposed water line running under the slideout to the fridge. We are parked facing WNW with the strong winds out of the north (so mostly broadside on the door side of the RV.
Questions:
1: How do we confirm the tank pad heaters are working? (The panel lights or on.)
2: Where is the suggested spot(s) to monitor holding tank temperatures?
3: What issues should we watch for to indicate potential freeze up and what issues to avoid?
4: Any additional actions we can take to minimize risk of damage to pump or equipment?
Note: I have recorded temps at various places around the RV living space this morning - hopefully I can map them out and post for further suggestions.
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