CheapHeat furnace conversion
I was wondering if anyone has converted their factory installed LP furnace to the CheapHeat system. Seems like a very practical system when connected to shore power. No worrying about running out of g...
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The most recent Trailer Life magazine features the installation. Just skimmed it, as it doesn't interest me. Looks like an all day installation. I believe there are three models with different amp loads, one of which I believe was for 30 amp, and the other two for 50 amp.
I think I can deal with portable heaters for many, many years before I will have invested as much effort as installing one of these. And then there is the cost . . . Plus, if you use portable units, you can 'stage' things such that the electric units carry most of the load, and the furnace kicks in only when the temp drops a couple degrees below where the electric units poop out. And even then, the electric units will continue to contribute to the heating needs. And maybe help keep the heat more even from end to end of the trailer, as the wind, etc has its effect on the trailer.
I think I can deal with portable heaters for many, many years before I will have invested as much effort as installing one of these. And then there is the cost . . . Plus, if you use portable units, you can 'stage' things such that the electric units carry most of the load, and the furnace kicks in only when the temp drops a couple degrees below where the electric units poop out. And even then, the electric units will continue to contribute to the heating needs. And maybe help keep the heat more even from end to end of the trailer, as the wind, etc has its effect on the trailer.
