Running multiple electric heaters?

[av8er79]

In my last travel trailer i would run one 1500 watt electric heater and it would do just fine. I plan on using the same heater in my 311BHS along with the electric fireplace. I was thinking about adding a small tabletop one to the master bedroom. I have seen a photo or tow online of these burning outlets. All 3 would only be on during the night when most other big draw items are off.

[FT4NOW]

The big concern is that they need to be on different circuits. A 1500 watt heater draws about 12A and the outlet circuits are 15 - 20A depending how GD wired them. Just figure out what's is powered by each circuit and make sure it's not overloaded. There is no standard how GD wired your trailer, so best bet is to operate each circuit one at a time and see what has power and what doesnt. Make your own diagram or write it down and you should be good to go.

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[Houndbb]

Perhaps while you’re at it, check that all your labels are correct on your panel. Not one of ours was correct! It’s as if they were put on after the trailer was wired and the person who wired it already left for the day (this label looks nice here and this one there....)!
N

[gordofuchs]

One of the first things we did was to buy and install more smoke detectors. If you take any of the electrical outlets apart, you may be shocked at how cheap they are !!!!

[Jims94vmx]

You could run a cord from the 110 on the pedistal to a dedicated outlet.......

[av8er79]

All good advice... I have a progressive industries EMS installed inside that I believe shows the two separate circuits separate. I could plug the heater into a couple different outlets and see which one is taking the load to determine putting the two plug in ones on two separate circuits right?

I like the idea of two additional smoke detectors.

Other than running the 110 off the pedestal through an open window, I do not see no easy/practical way to do this? I do like the thought.

[FT4NOW]

All good advice... I have a progressive industries EMS installed inside that I believe shows the two separate circuits separate. I could plug the heater into a couple different outlets and see which one is taking the load to determine putting the two plug in ones on two separate circuits right?

I like the idea of two additional smoke detectors.

Other than running the 110 off the pedestal through an open window, I do not see no easy/practical way to do this? I do like the thought.

You could use the EMS to monitor Amp draw, but I meant use separate circuits off your main circuit panel, not the pedestal breakers.

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[av8er79]

You could use the EMS to monitor Amp draw, but I meant use separate circuits off your main circuit panel, not the pedestal breakers.

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Further expand on this please.

[FT4NOW]

Further expand on this please.

I thought I did in the first post.

Turn off all circuit breakers in your camper, not at the pedestal. Turn on one breaker, see what is powered then turn it back off. Do this for each circuit so you can see which outlets are on isolated circuits, then you can safely plug the heater in to an outlet on a circuit that you know can support the 12A load without causing an overload.

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[Second Chance]

Further expand on this please.

"Circuits" are the individual breakers on your AC power panel - they serve X number of outlets and/or appliances each. The EMS shows you the amp draw and voltage on each leg of your power coming in from the pedestal outside. They are two completely different things. Each leg from the pedestal can provide 50 amps of service. Each circuit from your panel can serve (typically) 15 - 20 amps depending on what's on it and what the circuit breaker is rated for.

Rob

PS - Make sure you're not depending on electric heaters in sub-freezing weather. Only your propane furnace will keep the basement/underbelly thawed out and your water lines and utilities from freezing.