In my last several RVs, I've installed a new, dedicated circuit and outlet for a space heater.It's not often that I have electric hookups, but when I do, I use the space heater for heat. I don't camp when the weather is below freezing, so there's no need to run the propane furnace to circulate warm air around the holding tanks. In this scenario, a small space heater is all I use.Both were easy upgrades because the new outlet location is close to the electrical panel with easy access to everything.This video shows how I did it in my Arctic Fox 992 truck camper,

Mine new circuit starts with a storage area plug on a unused circuit. It has 2 drops and both are located inside of a cabinet for easy space heater use and storage. Back to the plug in the storage area where the new circuit uses a standard male plug. When I'm on a 30A pedestal and need the heater I run an extension cord to an available pedestal plug.

Here is how I did it for our trailer.Barney

“When I'm on a 30A pedestal and need the heater I run an extension cord to an available pedestal plug.”This is my plan.

I agree with Lwiddis. I learned the hard way not to pull everything through the 30 amp RV plug. A separate extension fished out through the slide seal and back to the pedestal solved the problem. Good job on the wiring and outlet though.

I have have found no trouble running my electric space heater from an existing outlet continuously for days on end.Although I generally keep the fridge and water set to propane.

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deltabravo
Nomad
Jan 03, 2021
BarneyS wrote:
Here is how I did it for our trailer.
Barney

That's a really good idea too, then you can run it from the other outlet on the power pedestal.
time2roll
Nomad
Jan 01, 2021
I have have found no trouble running my electric space heater from an existing outlet continuously for days on end.
Although I generally keep the fridge and water set to propane.
chast
Explorer II
Jan 01, 2021
I agree with Lwiddis. I learned the hard way not to pull everything through the 30 amp RV plug. A separate extension fished out through the slide seal and back to the pedestal solved the problem. Good job on the wiring and outlet though.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jan 01, 2021
“When I'm on a 30A pedestal and need the heater I run an extension cord to an available pedestal plug.”

This is my plan.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Jan 01, 2021
Here is how I did it for our trailer.
Barney
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jan 01, 2021
Mine new circuit starts with a storage area plug on a unused circuit. It has 2 drops and both are located inside of a cabinet for easy space heater use and storage. Back to the plug in the storage area where the new circuit uses a standard male plug. When I'm on a 30A pedestal and need the heater I run an extension cord to an available pedestal plug.

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