electric for a electric heater

As Joebedfordsaid rv plugs are like 3m connectors in they just pinch the wire for a connections. For low wattage they are fine but I don't trust them in high current device's, especially while I'm asleep.

I like what others have done replacing them with hard wire plugs. I just run my heater on the 750 watt setting and use two heaters. This will keep my RV warm down to the mid 20's.

This is my opinion only and they might be just fine.

I don't like the snap in receptacles they used in my TH. I've been meaning to replace one that get regularly used by a 1500 watt heater with a residential receptacle. The wires only make tiny contact with the receptacle.

I also have a couple of spare breaker positions in my panel. I'm going to add a new breaker with one receptacle for a second heater. That will involve moving one circuit to the other side to keep both legs of the 50A balanced.

It's been on the list since I first got the rig but we've survived 3 winters without it. I expect to open up the back of those receptacles and find scorching.

One final thought - I'd be reluctant to plug a 1500W heater into a circuit with a 20A breaker. That might make the cord from your heater to the 20A extension a fuse.

Thanks for all the replies and ideas.

I kind of was hoping of a plug that would go straight threw the side wall that was finished on both sides.

I run 3 electric heaters on low in my TH while plugged in to a pedestal. I have never had an issue. I only have a 30 amp setup and have stayed nice and warm. I did make sure when I run them they are split up to different circuits in the TH.

Look to see if there is a gap at a bottom corner of your ramp door. This is what I have done. I did have to use one of the flat cords, because a round one would have been too big.

We use two dual stage oscillating tower heaters. 750/1500 watt electric heaters, plus the fireplace.
The propane gas furnacess are loud and costly to run They keep the 40' MH quite comfortable. No extra cost for us, as electric is included in the price.

colliehauler wrote:

lawnspecialties wrote:
No idea here outside of running an extension cord from the box and somehow into the camper.

But on a side note, why no trusting of the camper wiring? We run electric heaters all the time when we're at campgrounds in the winter. Saves on LP gas. Ours are almost always rated 1500 watts and it'll run the entire time we're there with no problems. Plus, we've done this with all four of our past campers.

Pull out one of the trailers plug in from the wall. Very cheap plug nothing like a home. I don't trust mine over 750 watts for a heater.

TH have air vents for gas fumes. You could run the cord through one of those.

I guess we've just been really lucky since 2004. Who knew?

rb71 wrote:
Thanks for all the replies.

A 1500w heater requires 13.63 amps to run so if the tv or anything else is on its over loaded.

I like the idea of the generator box. But, I was hoping there was something where theres a male plug on the outside and receptacle on the inside.

Thanks Everyone

You're way overthinking it. We run a 1500 oil filled heater off any outlet in our RV and never popped a breaker. Sure, plug a hair dryer into the same outlet and you'll have an issue but use common sense and you'll never have an issue. Every big draw item in the RV is already on it's own circuit so unless you do something really clueless, you'll never pop a breaker. 5 seconds of forethought and planning will save you a completely unnecessary project.

DutchmenSport wrote:
I don't have a Toy Hauler, but I use a 15-20 amp extension cord from the power post all the time. I just put it through one of he windows. Pull the screen out a bit leave the window cracked open. Besides .... ESPECIALLY in the winter ... we always leave a couple windows cracked anyway to reduce inside condensation. This serves 2 purposes!

I use the extension cord when cooking with our electric skillet or electric griddle. When cooking outside, I use the same extension cord, just pull it out of the window.

A few times, I've used it for a ceramic space heater, but finally figured out we can run 2 heaters at the same time plugged inside the camper. But the electric skillet just pulls a bit too much.

AND! I've NEVER had anyone from any campground tell me I cannot or should not do this. If the campground electric post has a 30 amp for the camper and 2 - 20 amp household plus .... why can't they all be used?

I am wit you. When we setup. I use the 50 amp to 30 amp adapter, and run the TT off the 50 amp outlet. I use the 30 amp outlet for the outside fridge, griddle, and toaster oven. And IF I need to. I will use the 15 amp for the fans, or just what ever. They are all there. I am paying for them. I will use them.

I don't have a Toy Hauler, but I use a 15-20 amp extension cord from the power post all the time. I just put it through one of he windows. Pull the screen out a bit leave the window cracked open. Besides .... ESPECIALLY in the winter ... we always leave a couple windows cracked anyway to reduce inside condensation. This serves 2 purposes!

I use the extension cord when cooking with our electric skillet or electric griddle. When cooking outside, I use the same extension cord, just pull it out of the window.

A few times, I've used it for a ceramic space heater, but finally figured out we can run 2 heaters at the same time plugged inside the camper. But the electric skillet just pulls a bit too much.

AND! I've NEVER had anyone from any campground tell me I cannot or should not do this. If the campground electric post has a 30 amp for the camper and 2 - 20 amp household plus .... why can't they all be used?