How you heatin?

pnichols wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
The cheap heat system is either/or and as sold OEM can not use the propane furnace as a back up, should shore power fail. It can not be used to supplement the propane furnace.

This link does not leave me with that impression. From what they say, it looks like they have models that allow existing propane furnace models to be used on either propane or with a heating element replacing a gas flame - switch controlled. They have models for only 30 amp RVs. They have models for ducted or central propane furnaces. You have to read everything at this link - the FAQs, the compatibility chart, etc.. Obviously the models that allow leaving your RV in only a 30 amp configuration will not heat larger 30 amp RVs well below certain outside temperatures, as it takes many amps to equal the 25,000 BTU-on-up outputs of regular RV propane furnaces. However I'd like to have even only 5000 electric BTUs coming out of my propane furnace's ducts at times instead of out of only a portable electric heater sitting on the floor - in the way underfoot and not warming my hidden fresh water lines in the interior cabinets and voids. What would be ideal is to have a 30 amp model installed that would allow BOTH the electric element being turned on WHILE the propane mode of the furnace was in use, thus reducing propane consumption while at the same time getting high BTU output:
http://www.rvcomfortsystems.com/

The addition of a relay,(not included in the kit) will create a fail over system that allows it to automaticaly revert to LP if there is a power failure.

If desired, with the addition of a 50 amp power cord connected directly to the system power control panel, one can take full advantage of the BTU available. This will not interfear with the existing 30 amp powered RVs system.