UltraHeat® RV Gate Valve Heaters
Your RV's gate valves are among the most important components of its waste management system. If a gate valve freezes in the closed position, you cannot empty your holding tanks, turning a simple task into a frustrating problem.
When describing our UltraHeat® Gate Valve Heaters, we often compare them to the spare tire in your car or truck. You rarely need it, but when you do, you're certainly glad it's there.
UltraHeat® Gate Valve Heaters are designed for those unexpected situations when freezing temperatures prevent your RV's gate valves from opening. Rather than waiting for warmer weather or attempting unsafe thawing methods, the UltraHeat® system quickly restores valve operation, allowing you to safely empty your holding tanks and continue your travels.
Engineered for Fast, Effective Performance
Unlike conventional warming pads, UltraHeat® Gate Valve Heaters are specifically engineered as high-output ("hot") heating panels. They generate sufficient heat to penetrate the thicker plastic housing of the gate valve and rapidly thaw the frozen internal slide tracks where ice commonly prevents valve movement.
Because of their high heat output, these heaters are intended for short-term operation only. Most frozen valves can be restored to normal operation within just a few minutes.
UltraHeat® Gate Valve Heaters are designed primarily for Valterra® gate valves—the most commonly used valves throughout the RV industry—as well as similar valve designs featuring smooth, flat exterior surfaces on the three sides of the valve body.
Installation Recommendations
When installing Gate Valve Heaters as a retrofit, they must be wired and controlled independently from all other UltraHeat® heating products.
A dedicated ON/OFF switch (sold separately) should be installed exclusively for the gate valve heaters. For convenience, we recommend mounting the switch inside a nearby service compartment close to the dump valves, while keeping it separate from the controls used for holding tank and pipe heating systems.
Independent operation ensures the gate valve heaters are activated only when needed, preventing unnecessary heat exposure and maximizing system performance.
Dependable Freeze Protection When You Need It Most
Cold-weather RVing should never leave you unable to empty your holding tanks. UltraHeat® Gate Valve Heaters provide fast, reliable freeze protection exactly when it's needed, giving you confidence that your waste system will remain functional even in freezing conditions.
Whether you're extending your camping season, traveling through cold climates, or enjoying true four-season RVing, UltraHeat® Gate Valve Heaters deliver the performance, reliability, and peace of mind that RV owners have trusted for decades.