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05-12-2012, 06:20 PM
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heated mattresses
the kids wanted to sleep in the 2317G tonight. It's chilly outside. The trailer is plugged in to shore power, the control cord lights up, the connection is pushed in as far as I can get it, but the mattresses, neither of them, warm up. What am I doing wrong?
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05-12-2012, 06:30 PM
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Mine take a bit to warm up. I like to turn them to high (6) two hours earlier.
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05-12-2012, 08:19 PM
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takes awhile for them to warm up and they don't get "hot".
you feel the warmth when you're actually sleeping on them, not necessarily by touch.
if you're using sleeping bags, you'll feel it less.
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05-12-2012, 09:27 PM
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I was wondering the same thing, thank you!
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05-12-2012, 10:05 PM
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Mine took awhile to.
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05-13-2012, 06:25 AM
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They could be plugged in all day on high (6) and they are no different than the couch cushions.
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05-13-2012, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel
They could be plugged in all day on high (6) and they are no different than the couch cushions.
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Than there might be a problem with your electrical system.
Basically, are you sure the control is getting power?
Are all connections tight?
I think it's time to break out the voltmeter.
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05-13-2012, 07:12 AM
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Sorry, just re-read your first post and you confirmed those issues. I'll have to think about it, but a visit to the dealer might be I order. I would still use a volt meter to confirm everything.
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05-13-2012, 07:16 AM
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The light in the controller comes on.
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05-13-2012, 09:59 AM
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In my experience the do not get "hot" to the touch, they use the same technology as radiant floor heat (made by a radiant floor heat company) so its more about not being cold to the touch than it is about being hot.
They feel and work differently than an electric blanket.
Mattress pads, memory foam covers, etc will reduce the sensation of heat.
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05-13-2012, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rawlus
In my experience the do not get "hot" to the touch, they use the same technology as radiant floor heat (made by a radiant floor heat company) so its more about not being cold to the touch than it is about being hot.
They feel and work differently than an electric blanket.
Mattress pads, memory foam covers, etc will reduce the sensation of heat.
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Very good description of how they work...
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03-23-2014, 04:58 PM
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BigMac
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Also...we found after we read the manual that these do not actually start to heat until you are lying on them...so you can't really "pre-heat" them. They activate when you are on them.
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03-27-2014, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bmcilravey
Also...we found after we read the manual that these do not actually start to heat until you are lying on them...so you can't really "pre-heat" them. They activate when you are on them.
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Ours works before hand, but maybe it's the weight of the pillows and comforter that is setting it off.
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