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Block heaters

Yahoo Message Number: 6880
To access our 2000 model Intrigue block heater it is necessary to connect an extension cord to the connector in the passenger side rear bay.
I discovered just how inconvenient this is when we were caught in a surprise snow fall in Reno and had to go out at six in the morning to find the extension cord and connect it so that we could get a good start at eight o'clock.
It seemed to me at the time that the heater should be operated from inside of the coach using a simple switch to connect to the shore power 110V or generator 110V if dry camping.
Do the newer units have an improved system or is it still necessary to attach a separate power cord?

David & Karen CA.
2000 Intrigue 11062
40 ft Single slide. PT
2002 Odyssey TOAD

Re: Block heaters

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6885
Funny that you should mention "a simple switch". Just last evening we were discussing the very same idea. Our 2002 Allure is just like yours - find the cord, find the connector, etc. A switch would be marvelous!

Hope someone at CC reads this!

Jim and Mary Jo Brown
2002 Allure 30778 (11/01)

Re: Block heaters

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6889

We have a switch on the toggle switch cluster at left of driver and one next to the bed (I think).
Dean

95 Magna #5280

Re: Block heaters

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6890
David,

On the 03 Allure, they have a switch in the bedroom.

Bill Harris

03 Allure 1st Ave 30912

Re: Block heaters

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6893
Thanks for all the response.    Now we also have the answer to the big MSRP price rise, they installed a switch and some wire!  GGGGGG
 
David & Karen CA.
2000 Intrigue 11062
40 ft Single slide. PT
2002 Odyssey TOAD

Re: Block heaters

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6898
? I am camped at snowy Hart Ranch in the Black Hills of SD now. I have the old style block heater and have to hook up an outside extention cord. No problem...However, how long a time period do you use the block heater? I will be here for several days. Can I hook up the line and just leave it on? Or, should I wait until the night before leaving and then hook it up? Thanks.

mike 2000 Allure 30493
 

Re: Block heaters

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 6899
If you are paying the electric Bill or are concerned about Electrical Consumption, I'd do it in the early evening before you leave. I bet like more resistance heaters it is a power Hog ! ! ! !
Lee in Porland '01 Intrigue with outside plug in....