pnichols wrote:
I'm curious ... if one is able to store their Class C in cold weather near a power outlet ... has anyone done the math on about what the monthly electric bill would be to keep an electric heater turned ON inside 24/7 to hold the inside above freezing at, say, 40 degrees?
We have (relatively) inexpensive power in the Southeast - $.1269/KWHr.
I did a test on a fifth wheel several years ago, and found to keep my camper at approx 42 degrees, after it was up to temp, the heater (1KW) had to run approx 60% of the time. I also had a fan to circulate the heat better, and a 60 watt light bulb in the storage area. The total power consumption was 1100 watts. This was in 20 degree weather, but inside a closed unheated building.
By my calculation, (((24 hr/day * 1.1KW)* $.1269)* .6)* 30 days = $60.30.
I have never run it for a full month, but have for a few days until I have a chance to blow out the lines. We camp all year and our very cold spells usually only last a few days. Using a heater for a short period of time instead of using antifreeze or even blowing out the lines keeps the camper ready to go.
A class C would be easier to heat, so it would cost less. By the SWAG method (Systematic Wild A** Guess), you could probably keep it at 40 degrees for $40-50/month if your power rates are about the same as ours.
