Well, I did it.

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   Marwayne,  

Since you're into such things you might be interested in my use of the water heater for freeze protection:

http://livinlite-owners.com/thread/1477/fresh-water-anti-freezeup-system

Different camper, but might give you some ideas. I also use it to save on FW and Gray water storage when dry camping. 

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CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Topic: Well, I did it. Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 4:57pm
	Marwayne, Since you're into such things you might be interested in my use of the water heater for freeze protection: http://livinlite-owners.com/thread/1477/fresh-water-anti-freezeup-system Different camper, but might give you some ideas. I also use it to save on FW and Gray water storage when dry camping.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 7:41pm
	I use a 12 volt inline hot water pump TE091. The thermostat is a cheap Honeywell for a furnace. Dewinterizing: I just blow out the lines.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 9:35pm
	SWEET! There was a discussion on this a while ago and I forgot about it. I can't wait to hear the results of sea trials this winter.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:25pm
	Well Doug, it isn't winter yet but it is getting pretty chilly, so it's time for a test for my new heater. The last 2 days day temps were 14 C - 57.2 F night temps were 7 C - 44.6 F. first night I set thermostat 22 C - 71.6 F it kept the temp with no problem, second night I turned off the inline pump and only ran the 2 fans. So the water was moving by convection, the heater held the temp to 16 C - 60.8 F. Nice temp for sleeping.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 6:48pm
	Sounds like your 2nd test is a nice option to keep the chill away on boondocking trips while conserving energy. How often did the WH fire up during the two tests?
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 11:41pm
	I don't know Doug, I had a thermostat in the pod that I can read in the house. I didn't stay in the pod but I checked a number of times, never heard the HWH. I'm super happy with the results.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 14 Sep 2017 at 10:52am
	I think it is time to revisit this. How has it worked out so far in actual use? What did you use for your heater core? I think it is time to consider building one of these.
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voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 14 Sep 2017 at 10:57am
	+1
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voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:05am
	Marwayne, love this idea! Nice work. I'm pulling together parts for the hot water heat exchanger, What size exchanger did you use? and any update on long term use and feasibility? Thanks, John
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marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 6:22pm
	I used 2 length of baseboard heater elements, cut it in half so I had 4 pieces and staked them. I also made one change, I opened up the heater core so it is more exposed. The only other thing I would change is to put aluminum foil behind the coils to reflect the heat out.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.