My Cheap Heat install
Well decided to go with the "Cheap Heat" system in our 5th wheel. I did the install as a DYI, have done enough electrical work to feel comfortable with the high voltage work. I read all the document...
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That is why I have 3 shore power cords. The OEM 30, a 20 and a 15 amp. The additional ones power outlets intended for heaters in the winter. My peak load is 7000 watts (measured).
I have a break out box intended for use with a 50 pedestal which includes breakers for 30 amp (one leg) and dual 20 amp lines (the other leg).
Cheap heat is now fairly priced but still lacks (for me) one essential item.
I prefer to use various stand alone heaters where I limit power to no more than 600 watts. I've replaced all but 2 outlets on my RV to allow me to draw full power from them safely.
I use an autoformer which allows me to have little or no voltage drop to the RV, no matter the power source. That means my heaters do run at their rated wattage.
I have a break out box intended for use with a 50 pedestal which includes breakers for 30 amp (one leg) and dual 20 amp lines (the other leg).
Cheap heat is now fairly priced but still lacks (for me) one essential item.
I prefer to use various stand alone heaters where I limit power to no more than 600 watts. I've replaced all but 2 outlets on my RV to allow me to draw full power from them safely.
I use an autoformer which allows me to have little or no voltage drop to the RV, no matter the power source. That means my heaters do run at their rated wattage.
rhagfo wrote:
Running 1,500'watts on a 15 amp circuit will be running just over 12.5 amp slightly greater than 80%, and with the voltage drop over an extension cord is not a great plan.
