RV Electric Fireplace vs Spaceheater
Just wondering, which appliance is more energy efficient in a 38 ft. fifth wheel. Fireplace - space heater or propane furnace? Opinions please. If you choose space heater - can you recommend a...
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Hi,
The fireplace and electric heater are more or less 100% efficient. Many campgrounds don't charge for power. Propane is always on your dime.
I prefer 1/2 size oil filled electric heaters as they are inherently safer than other types. I can tuck them away in otherwise unused space. They do lag behind, which is sometimes a good thing particularly if you are in 30 amp rv--which sometimes requires some load balancing.
There are easy ways to allow heating to be done 100% electrically.
The furnace is about 80% efficient.
The fireplace and electric heater are more or less 100% efficient. Many campgrounds don't charge for power. Propane is always on your dime.
I prefer 1/2 size oil filled electric heaters as they are inherently safer than other types. I can tuck them away in otherwise unused space. They do lag behind, which is sometimes a good thing particularly if you are in 30 amp rv--which sometimes requires some load balancing.
There are easy ways to allow heating to be done 100% electrically.
The furnace is about 80% efficient.
