BIGDOMINO
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I am going to buy another electric heater to use. Had one for some time but it kept tripping circuit breaker.
I know I need to manage what I sue at the same time.
What units are you all using? Want to use it in colder weather. We are full timers and use the rig in the winter (Texas).
Thanks.
Steve__
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pianotuna
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Hi BIGDOMINO,
I'd go for any non fan radiant type heater. Since there appears to be a problem with breakers shutting down I'd aim for 1000 watts or less.
Some of the oil filled units have two switches so 600 watts or 900 watts or, with both switches on, 1500 watt settings are possible.
I picked up a nifty little 466 watt oil filled unit for the bedroom in my RV. (labeled 600 watts but the labels are often wrong).
I'd also recommend buying and using a kill-o-watt meter--it can be most useful for finding out what the *real* numbers are on all 110 volt electrical devices.
BIGDOMINO wrote:I am going to buy another electric heater to use. Had one for some time but it kept tripping circuit breaker.
I know I need to manage what I sue at the same time.
What units are you all using? Want to use it in colder weather. We are full timers and use the rig in the winter (Texas).
Thanks.
Steve__
* This post was
edited 10/02/09 03:35pm by pianotuna *
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skipnchar
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ALL 120 volt electric heaters are limited to 1500 watts of power so differences are mostly a matter of convenience or personal preferences. Remember that if you're using an electric to heat the interior AND your furnace is the source of your heated plumbing, your plumbing is not being protected from cold weather. If you have electrically heated plumbing then you're just adding even LARGER loads on your electrical service. Good luck / Skip
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BobMary8101
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We use an oil filled electric that looks like a radiator and it does quite well. We set it in the front room. We have dual furnaces, the one in the bedroom also heats the basement, we set it to come on if the temp in the bedroom gets to 50 and it keeps the tanks etc. safe.
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You might consider a Big Buddy heater from Mr.Heater. uses 4 D Cell batteries to run the fan if you really neat a fan. Most people do not. Propane heat, great. Various size available up to 18,000 btu. Down side can be some additional moisture (condensation on windows) in your unit. You can also get an electrical adapter to plug into the wall househould current. Good inside and outside-portable.
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BobMary8101
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BobMary8101 wrote:We use an oil filled electric that looks like a radiator and it does quite well. We set it in the front room. We have dual furnaces, the one in the bedroom also heats the basement, we set it to come on if the temp in the bedroom gets to 50 and it keeps the tanks etc. safe.
Bob
PS: It came from Wal-Mart
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garry1p
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We use 2 of the small cube heaters both set on low (750W) one in the rear and one up front. Never popped a breaker. However; when using the microwave we would turn off the front heater.
Lowest we have camped is 18 deg at night but always got to 30 or above in the daytime.
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I'm presently using the EdenPure in my 5er in northern lower Mi. I used it all last winter at home in my living room which has a high ceiling. It has made the interior of the 5er comfy and the onboard heater does not come on. Bill
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Dick_B
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We use one from West Marine (www.westmarine.com). They have a portable heater with fan and thermostat for $64.
Of course, you could always see what Wal*Mart has!
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Picked up a DeLonghi at Lowes, clearance for $20. Remote with two heat levels, thermostat and it rotates.
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