Question on the underbody heat pads

[kavm]

Based upon our build/option list, our camper is equipped with Spray Foam Insulation for Under Trailer with 2 x 12V Heat Pads. I understand that we can only use the heat pads when connected to shore power.

However, I am not entirely sure how we turn the heat pads on / off. I searched the manual but the only oblique reference to heat strips is with digital thermostat whereas we seem to have a mechanical thermostat.

Any advice?

[Jwinfrey]

I think they are under the drivers side dinette near the water heater. Should be two switches.

[kavm]

Originally Posted by Jwinfrey

I think they are under the drivers side dinette near the water heater. Should be two switches.

Thank you very much for the pointer! Will look for them.

PS: My wife says that she knows where the two switches are and was wondering what they were for!

[cpaharley2008]

Also they are thermostatically activated. I had them on my first Escape and found out they were useless unless you are hooked up. We have camped down to single digits without any issues as long as the trailer is heated.

[kavm]

Thanks Jim! I think that's the case if you have the digital thermostat. We only have the mechanical thermostat as we got an aftermarket (Houghton) AC.