pros and cons of hydro heat
Having been in a rv park next to several I already know some of the cons but am interested in this system. Thanks for any info.
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"robanddi" gave a great description on how they work, but there are some variables with different coaches. We have a 2014 Newmar Dutch Star that has the Oasis system which is a similar unit to AquaHot, just made by another company. On our level of coach, the hydronic system is NOT connected to the engine coolant so the engine doesn't heat water while driving. That would be a nice feature.
We haven't used ours enough to be familiar with it or fall in love with it. I kind of like the idea of the old propane water heater and furnace being separate in case they broke, but I've never heard anyone say they hate hydronic heating. We're anxious to get use to ours and it's benefits. The constant hot water is nice.
The Oasis unit is diesel powered and needs to be in diesel mode for continuous hot water and probably during initial startup. Ours also has two electric heating elements....one for 30 amp and you use both with 50 amp. We found that even while on 50 amp and both elements heating, the diesel unit occasionally fired up.
Oasis is known for being odorless and smokeless. It was pretty odorless when running, but kicks out an exhaust (pressure) like a small car. We'll have to be cognizant of neighbors on the exhaust side.
We haven't used ours enough to be familiar with it or fall in love with it. I kind of like the idea of the old propane water heater and furnace being separate in case they broke, but I've never heard anyone say they hate hydronic heating. We're anxious to get use to ours and it's benefits. The constant hot water is nice.
The Oasis unit is diesel powered and needs to be in diesel mode for continuous hot water and probably during initial startup. Ours also has two electric heating elements....one for 30 amp and you use both with 50 amp. We found that even while on 50 amp and both elements heating, the diesel unit occasionally fired up.
Oasis is known for being odorless and smokeless. It was pretty odorless when running, but kicks out an exhaust (pressure) like a small car. We'll have to be cognizant of neighbors on the exhaust side.
