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iquilt888's avatar
iquilt888
Explorer
Nov 02, 2013

Gas/Electric furnace

I've seen advertised an after market furnace that is both gas and electric. Has anyone done the change-over and was it worth the cost?

I can see where having an electric furnace might have it's advantages if you are on the road, staying in parks for a night or two when the weather is on the cooler side. Would definitely save on propane.

With all that said, I'm just concerned that it would take forever and a day to amortize the cost.
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  • SteveL1948's avatar
    SteveL1948
    Explorer
    Nov 03, 2013
    I just do this!! Lifesmart 1500 Watt Infrared Quartz Heater Oak Does a good job in my 35' 2 slide coach.
  • ScottnSherrie's avatar
    ScottnSherrie
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2013
    Ivylog wrote:
    Even your 2007 Fleetwood Terra (might want to change your sig) probably has a 24,000btu Furnace so you'll need 70amps of 120V electric for the same # btu's. Guess you could go to 50amp/240V service. Buy a couple of 15amp heaters and run one off of an extension cord.

    Ditto on the ceramic space heaters. About the only time I run the furnace is when it is going to get below freezing since there are vents that keep the tanks compartments heated.
    Running space heaters does require a little energy management but I learned quick when breakers tripped.
  • harold1946's avatar
    harold1946
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2013
    I installed the RV Comfort system 4 years ago and am quite pleased. The kit cost me about $500. and I installed it in two days.
    Kits are available for 30 or 50 amp service.
    The best feature for me is the heat is provided evenly through the existing ductwork,controlled by the existing thermostat, and I can change to PL with the flip of s switch when needed.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Nov 02, 2013
    Even your 2007 Fleetwood Terra (might want to change your sig) probably has a 24,000btu Furnace so you'll need 70amps of 120V electric for the same # btu's. Guess you could go to 50amp/240V service. Buy a couple of 15amp heaters and run one off of an extension cord.
  • AllegroD's avatar
    AllegroD
    Nomad
    Nov 02, 2013
    http://www.rvcomfortsystems.com/

    Are you talking about the above? I agree, It is very expensive. I like our heat pump in the AC.
  • bsinmich's avatar
    bsinmich
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2013
    15 amps of electric is going to produce 5200 BTUs of heat regardless of the heat source. Unless you have a very small MH this is almost nothing. It sounds a lot better on paper than in actual use.

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