Dehumidifier or AC + space heater?
Contemplating a trip to the South East in June. RH ~90%. Dehumidifier is large, size of carry-on luggage, and space in a "C" is at a premium. Piano-tuna said he "tricks" his AC (into running more...
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Hi,
Advantage to heater--one can "scale" the size.
Advantage to "stand alone" can be used without the air conditioner.
Disadvantage to heater--on a 30 amp RV you may be pushing the limits of the pedestal. Solution, use a lower wattage on heater.
Disadvantage to "stand alone" much noisier when used with the air conditioner and definitely pushes the power pedestal HARD especially when the compressor in it cycles. If Air and stand alone happen to cycle at the same time on a 30 a serious brown out can occur which may possibly cause damage to both the air and the stand alone.
Advantage (low wattage) heater and air can be used on a 3000 watt generator.
Disadvantage "stand alone" draws too much power to use on generator at the same time as the air conditioner (but I'd be looking for shore power, anyway).
Advantage to heater--one can "scale" the size.
Advantage to "stand alone" can be used without the air conditioner.
Disadvantage to heater--on a 30 amp RV you may be pushing the limits of the pedestal. Solution, use a lower wattage on heater.
Disadvantage to "stand alone" much noisier when used with the air conditioner and definitely pushes the power pedestal HARD especially when the compressor in it cycles. If Air and stand alone happen to cycle at the same time on a 30 a serious brown out can occur which may possibly cause damage to both the air and the stand alone.
Advantage (low wattage) heater and air can be used on a 3000 watt generator.
Disadvantage "stand alone" draws too much power to use on generator at the same time as the air conditioner (but I'd be looking for shore power, anyway).
