What space heater do you have?

Just a thought, I bought a Pelonis heater at CW long ago and its still going strong BUT since my wife loves Thrift Stores, walk into most anyone of them and you can generally walk out with 2 or three small 1500 watt cube heaters at about 2-3 bucks a piece. We have about 4 laying around purchased this way and frankly, they all look brand new and work as such.

Big Katuna wrote:
Someone said 1400w is watts is 1400w is 1400w. Not all space heaters are equal. Ceramic heaters are more efficient than resistant wire so at the same watt rating, ceramic puts out more heat.

That got my meter off of zero. All radiant heaters are rated at 100% efficiency, no matter what resistance material used. That is a NEC standard.

Richard

Someone said 1400w is watts is 1400w is 1400w. Not all space heaters are equal. Ceramic heaters are more efficient than resistant wire so at the same watt rating, ceramic puts out more heat.

We use our electric fireplace most of the time but the little oscillating ceramic heater with the temp setting is nice. Warms a big area, very quiet and shuts off rather than getting you too hot.

Hi,

A 50 amp service allows 6000 watts on each leg--so in theory you could run a total of 8 1500 watt heaters. Of course, that is over kill. It would also require you to know what leg each outlet in the RV is on. (which is no bad thing to know.) It is best practise to not use more than 80% of the available wattage on a continuous basis so the 6000 watts per leg drops down to 4800 watts, or about 3 heaters per leg.

Those of us with 30 amps often add auxiliary shore power cord(s). At the moment I'm using 4000 watts divided between the oem 30 amp, a secondary 20 amp, and a third 15 amp shore power cords. I have them plugged into my 50 amp break out box.

BillyandKris wrote:
Our next camper will be 50 amp and I THINK you can run two electric heaters at once with that. Maybe someone can shed light on that subject for us???

If you are staying put for a while, such as we, are the oil filled radiator type are wonderful. We have a DeLonghi and it has caster wheels so rolls around easily. They are heavy and may be hard to store when not in use. DO NOT get Optimus H-6002 Mini Portable Oil Filled Radiator Heater. We thought that little one would be OH SO GREAT in the camper. NOT. Piece of junk. Get the regular big kind. We also use a small ceramic electric one in bedroom--Pelonis or Lasko are good brands. I should add that our camper is 30 amp and one heater is running on a heavy duty extension cord straight to the big diesel generator outside. Our next camper will be 50 amp and I THINK you can run two electric heaters at once with that. Maybe someone can shed light on that subject for us???

I bought one of these years ago when they were just $15. Two settings. 700 and 1500 watts with a thermostat. I think it may last for ever.

We always buy something cheap. Right now I have a Honeywell Surround that works well, is fairly quiet, and doesn't take up much room. It has a thermostat and the tip-over cutoff. Home Depot I think?

Saw new rigs at a show that had electric fireplaces. Couldn't afford the new rig so bought an electric heater that looks like a Franklin stove. 1500 watts. Keeps rig toasty in the Southwest winter and looks great. Cost under 100 at Lowes. Use a small ceramic in bedroom if needed.

DW got a fireplace type at Camping World this year. Puts out good heat and nice to watch on a cold night!!!!

Oil filled will continue to produce heat for a few hours after it is turned off. They also are slower to warm up and no red hot element.

We use an electric fireplace. I swear you feel warmer with flames.