Builder Offering Hydronic Heat?
Just read an interesting article about using an LP fired unit for heating and hot water. Does anyone know of a fiver manufacturer offering this as an option? Jim
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This company can put just about anything that you want in a fifth wheel. But expect to need a F-350 dually or larger truck to tow it. They start with a really heavy chassis, and build up from there!
Great RV to full time in too! But kinda expensive compared to the average travel trailer.
http://www.horizonsrv.com/
They commonly install a 300 - 400 watt solar system, 4 batteries, larger than average inverter, and normally come with a 50 amp power system. Designed to last well over 15 years in full time use, it is heavy! and well built too.
One of the biggest advantages to having in the floor heat system in a DP is that the engine can warm the system while driving, so you end your day with a hot take of water and warm coach. In your fifth wheel, you will not get this 'free' heat. And it will take a water pump and fan to distribute the heat, not just the pump found in the underfloor systems in the DP.
Most are just happy with a $800 furnace, even though they are noisy. IF you want something really quiet, try the Platinum Cat heater, or Olympic Catalytic safety heater. Both are low wattage and silent infra-red heaters.
Fred.
Good luck!
Fred.
Great RV to full time in too! But kinda expensive compared to the average travel trailer.
http://www.horizonsrv.com/
They commonly install a 300 - 400 watt solar system, 4 batteries, larger than average inverter, and normally come with a 50 amp power system. Designed to last well over 15 years in full time use, it is heavy! and well built too.
One of the biggest advantages to having in the floor heat system in a DP is that the engine can warm the system while driving, so you end your day with a hot take of water and warm coach. In your fifth wheel, you will not get this 'free' heat. And it will take a water pump and fan to distribute the heat, not just the pump found in the underfloor systems in the DP.
Most are just happy with a $800 furnace, even though they are noisy. IF you want something really quiet, try the Platinum Cat heater, or Olympic Catalytic safety heater. Both are low wattage and silent infra-red heaters.
Fred.
Good luck!
Fred.
