Artic Pack Problem

[Wichitalineman]

I recently purchased a 2005 Georgetown 350ts. I was using the artic pack when all of a sudden it stoped working. I have checked the fuse and it seems to be ok. What do I need to do next?

[Dave_Monica]

Just so we're clear, are you referring to the tank heaters when you say 'artic pack'?

Dave

[Phantom341]

Pack all of your things and drive as fast as you can to either Arizona or southern Florida. Sorry,I couldnt resist. I wish I could help you out but I havent used the feature yet. The good news is this forum is packed plum full of experienced and friendly folks.

[windrider]

What are you referring to, and what makes you think it isn't working? Where are you, what is the temp, what are your symptoms? As a tech, you wouldn't believe the people that are now wanting us to find an air conditioner leak, temp outside 45 Fahrenheit. We can't even get a compressor to come on, much less find a leak. Oh yea, and while you have have it, winterize it. Kind of trying to check a furnace in July, ain't happening.

[F and E Damp]

The heaters should come on at 40F and go off at 65F. Those temps are as sensed by a thermostat embedded in the pads. If the tank contents are warmer than 40 degrees, the elements don't switch on.

I wonder about the damage they could cause if the tanks were empty. Since I don't like the idea of heating up the black tanks to 65 degrees, I don't use the system. We bought the rig used and the "Arctic Pack" was part of the configuration.

[polkatronron]

Man I live in a cold climate and I wouldn't even think of turning those puppies on until around the 25F temp range..

[Rongrice]

I have read that the reason they say don't use the Arctic Pack if the tanks are empty is that they will push tank gas into the unit. I am not sure they will do damage to the unit itself. If the heating elements get hot they will simply shut off.
At least that is what i read into the instructions.

[cfsoistman]

Originally Posted by Rongrice

I have read that the reason they say don't use the Arctic Pack if the tanks are empty is that they will push tank gas into the unit. I am not sure they will do damage to the unit itself. If the heating elements get hot they will simply shut off.
At least that is what i read into the instructions.

Not sure how a heating pad would push tank gas into the unit when the tanks are already vented to outside.
If that was the case when it hits 90 degrees outside for a few days or weeks the same situation would exist. Can't figure how someone would think this would happen???

[Chuck692020]

Ok just told someone else the same thing on a diff problem the switch can go bad so try and replace this first if all fuses are good. Anything more extensive then that take it to a service department.

[Wichitalineman]

The indicator light has gone out nad it is headed to 24 degrees tonight. I have been checking breakers and fuses. So far no luck. emp is already lpw enough it should be on.