Electric Forced Air

[chemist308]

With 50 amp service and RV park electric included in the rent, I've got to wonder about the feasibility of having a electric furnace ducted in. Not to replace the propane furnace, but certainly to switch over when I have the option of not paying extra to run it. Has anyone thought of doing this?

I think the biggest challenge would be finding a smaller unit that wouldn't draw over 30 amps.

[Second Chance]

Check this out:

https://www.your-rv-lifestyle.com/cheapheat/

Rob

[mntbikejack]

Check this out:

https://www.your-rv-lifestyle.com/cheapheat/

Rob

I think I am going get one those. It will be nice for wintering with full hookups.

[ThePowells]

Thanks for the link. Another source for lengthy distractions.

[Wicked ace]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-16...5307/203450041
I just got one of these to warm up during chilly nights. I was surprised at how well it did. On the first below freezing 27 deg night I was throwing off blankets because I was too warm. If out just occasionally it's a less expensive alternative. If you are out in the cold often I could see the electric forced air as it would warm the undercarriage and tanks too.

[jmbopp]

We have the factory fireplace (1500W, 5100BTU) in our Imagine. Once I got the airflow sorted out and fixed it keeps the trailer warm down to 40 degrees outside temp before I have to turn on the furnace.

[offtohavasu]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-16...5307/203450041
I just got one of these to warm up during chilly nights. I was surprised at how well it did. On the first below freezing 27 deg night I was throwing off blankets because I was too warm. If out just occasionally it's a less expensive alternative. If you are out in the cold often I could see the electric forced air as it would warm the undercarriage and tanks too.

Remember, when you heat the camper and the furnace is not running, your underbelly (plumbing) is not getting heat. Rob's link give an alternative to use electric heat and keep the underbelly warm.

[Maximus216]

We have the factory fireplace (1500W, 5100BTU) in our Imagine. Once I got the airflow sorted out and fixed it keeps the trailer warm down to 40 degrees outside temp before I have to turn on the furnace.

The factory fireplace is great. We turn it on and run the fan only on the central air. Heats the whole camper. We have a couple of space heaters to.

[Maximus216]

With 50 amp service and RV park electric included in the rent, I've got to wonder about the feasibility of having a electric furnace ducted in. Not to replace the propane furnace, but certainly to switch over when I have the option of not paying extra to run it. Has anyone thought of doing this?

I think the biggest challenge would be finding a smaller unit that wouldn't draw over 30 amps.

Not sure what AC units you have, but the coleman units have an option for adding heat strips. Not sure how well they will do in really cold climate. I looked at this option, but the factory fireplace does just fine for us.

[Ed and Cathy K]

I think I am going get one those. It will be nice for wintering with full hookups.

I've got the cheap heat for about 2 years. I'm sure it paid for itself, I know my back thinks so.