What Size Fuse for Three RV Tank Heating Pads 277-000164

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Hi there, I installed 3 of the rv tank pads Part Number: 277-000164 .. I connected the 3 in parallel and wondering what fuse amp I should use for them?

asked by: Chris T

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Expert Reply:

Hey Chris, so each pad draws 4.8 amps so going with a 15 amp fuse for three of them seems like the logical and safe choice.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The gauge wire that is used on the ThermaHeat RV holding tank pad part #277-000164 is 14 gauge. It would adhere to fiberglass.

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Answer 2

You do need to make sure you are properly connected to fuses for a single unit as the #277-000163. This is a thermostatically controlled pad. If you are running more than one, you need to run them parallel. It would be wise to use a combined amperage…

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Answer 3

The Thermaheat heating pads like the part #277-000163 can be wired in parallel like you are wanting. This means that you will daisy-chain all of the positive (Red) wires together and connect them to the battery on your RV, and you will daisy-chain…

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Answer 4

To install the Tank Heater Pads part #277-000164, part #277-000161, and part #277-000162 together you will simply need to run them in parallel. This means that you will daisy-chain all of the positive (Red) wires together and connect them to the…

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Answer 5

My contact at Patrick Industries advised that their RV Heater Pad with Thermostat #277-000163 could be parallel wired in up to 3 pads total provided that the DC power source has enough current for the 5.8-amp draw from each pad. Typically a 15-amp…

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Answer 6

No, Thomas it does not have any weight limitations. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers item #e38FV attaches directly to the lip of your vehicle's hitch. Doing so allows it to limit the movement of the ball mount or…

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Answer 7

Hey Mark, yes you can use the etrailer anti rattle device part #e38FV when towing a travel trailer. It will hold the ball mount that is being used tight to the hitch to eliminate any movement. What travel trailer do you have?

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Answer 8

Good afternoon Nathan, that's a great question! You can use the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV with a 3" to 2" reducer adapter like Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter…

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Answer 9

Hey there Lisa, hope you're having a great day. So you actually brought up a really good question. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers #e38FV uses a gate that comes down and makes contact with the shank of the bike…

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Answer 10

Hey Fred, that's a great question but you can leave the etrailer anti-rattle hitch collar part #e38FV on your hitch and you won't have to worry about it falling off without a ball mount installed.

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Answer 11

The Curt Rebellion XD part #C57UR measures 10 inches from the bottom of the shank that inserts into the hitch opening to the bottom of the ball mount. So you would lose 10 inches of ground clearance measured from bottom of your hitch.

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Answer 12

Good afternoon Stephany, I'm sorry you had that less-than-stellar experience with the pin style anti-rattle device. Normally that setup works pretty well, but in some extreme towing situations, I definitely think the clamp style is better at…

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