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stro1965
Explorer
Aug 16, 2015

Furnace power question

Fall is just around the corner, as is deer season, so I have a dumb question. Can I run my furnace on 12v and propane or does it require at least 110v? I have a generator but I'm curious if I need to leave it running while I'm away from the camper. Also, are you guys sleeping in your rigs with the generator running all night? I understand the safety concerns, just wondering what others are doing.
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  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Aug 16, 2015
    Add a fan based electric heater and it will save on propane use.

    stro1965 wrote:
    I will have access to 110v to keep the battery charged, just don't wanna use the gen if I don't need to use it.
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Aug 16, 2015
    Our furnace fan uses 6.7 amps while on. Just a helpful number to figure things out for us.
  • stro1965's avatar
    stro1965
    Explorer
    Aug 16, 2015
    I will have access to 110v to keep the battery charged, just don't wanna use the gen if I don't need to use it.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Aug 16, 2015
    12 volt and propane are what you need. I won't sleep with a generator running. Add a modest solar system.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Aug 16, 2015
    Furnace uses propane for heat source, 12VDC for control and fan.
    BTW your furnace will kill a single battery overnight. So unless you have more than one battery and/or means to recharge you could be out of luck.

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