Propane Furnace vs. Electric Space Heater
Hi All, I was wondering if I could save money by using space heaters instead of the furnace on the about 7-10 days a month I can't use the heat pumps down here in SC during winter. Which costs les...
Forum Discussion
Hi,
Try -37 c (-34 f)(my personal "best") or -42 C (-43 f). That second temperature which is, so far as I know, the current "record" for low temperature RVing, requires a heater on the propane tank!
I will not use a non vented combustion heater. They are too risky. I'll also not use a generator if I am asleep.
Electric whups propane in one or two areas. If you have a fixed tank then moving the RV to get a refill is a pita. The other is when electricity comes with no additional charge as part of the site rental.
In extreme temperatures it takes about 19000 btu's to keep my RV comfortable at 20 c (68 f). That means it really can't be done with only a 30 amp service. I got around that by having two auxiliary shore power cords in addition to the OEM 30 amp, and a "break out box" for a 50 amp pedestal. I use my propane furnace as a back up should the power fail.
Try -37 c (-34 f)(my personal "best") or -42 C (-43 f). That second temperature which is, so far as I know, the current "record" for low temperature RVing, requires a heater on the propane tank!
I will not use a non vented combustion heater. They are too risky. I'll also not use a generator if I am asleep.
Electric whups propane in one or two areas. If you have a fixed tank then moving the RV to get a refill is a pita. The other is when electricity comes with no additional charge as part of the site rental.
In extreme temperatures it takes about 19000 btu's to keep my RV comfortable at 20 c (68 f). That means it really can't be done with only a 30 amp service. I got around that by having two auxiliary shore power cords in addition to the OEM 30 amp, and a "break out box" for a 50 amp pedestal. I use my propane furnace as a back up should the power fail.
Two Jayhawks wrote:
Wow....I sort of feel like a wussy for giving up winter camping after reading your post.
