Cheap heat

[scottschweikert]

Has anyone put in a electric heater known as ‘cheap heat’? If so how do you like it. I like the idea it uses current furnace ducts and looks like less expensive to run then propane. I contacted the company for a dealer nearest me but closest is 250 miles away. They did say that anyone that works on ac can install as well.


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[jkwilson]

The biggest option is 5,000W which produces about half the heat your furnace does. It may be a better option now with high propane prices or if you are at a campground with free electricity, but it may be more expensive at metered sites.

The 3750W and 5000W versions are only usable with a 50A rig and hookup. The 1800W version is the only one that can be used on a 30A setup, and it uses half of your available power.

5000W for an hour is 5KWH so roughly 75 cents to $1.25 at metered sites. To do the same heating with LP would take about 0.18 gallons or around 50 cents worth.

Prices vary, so the math does too.

[scottschweikert]

My rv is currently at seasonal site. I suspect I’ll be there a few more years. I am pretty sure I paid .08kw this past year. But when we travel with it then I imagine the rate will be significantly higher. I believe the 5000watt is somewhere near 17000btu. In company’s video they indicate with propane furnaces you lose a lot in startup and shutdown and out the exhaust. That they lose up to 40%. I don’t know how one measures that so hoping someone has it and can share their experience. We use a space heater unless it’s really cold and it heats up the rv pretty well when above 40 but doesn’t do anything for basement or when colder.


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[Ed and Cathy K]

We have it in our 337RLS for the past 3 years. Have stayed in low 20's, nice and warm. I like it better than propane, the propane seam to over heat, then I feel cold before it comes back on. The cheap heat it more even. We order our 390RK-R, and Cheap heat, mattress, and water softener are the first upgrades.

[scottschweikert]

That’s great to hear. Did you have a dealer install? I watched the videos and it seems like something I’d like to do


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[Ed and Cathy K]

That’s great to hear. Did you have a dealer install? I watched the videos and it seems like something I’d like to do


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Did it myself, the Reflection 5th wheel rigs,are a little more work, because the furnace is ducted thru the floor. The Solitude should be easy, not sure how travel trailers are set up.