Winter heat

flyboykuao wrote:
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I'd like to keep the unit heated at a minimum heat this winter (near 50 F).

First off no need to stay much above 32 degrees - IMHO, just wasted Energy/Money - so Mission should be to have 34-36 as the target temperature.

...Use a space heater or

Both work - BUT - need to move the heat around in the Space - open cabinet doors - and I'd still Blow out the lines and drain the tanks, just in case. A little pink in the drains will not hurt either.:)

plug the RV into electricity and then use it's furnace.

Furnace requires Propane - and this will go FAST - so I'd use electric and have propane as a Back Up - but that just me.

Can someone please recommend which is better?

Better is just subjective in this case - easier - would be the operative word - and the extremes of the temp would be good to Know as the Electric is Limited to the size of the electric to the Coach - 15 amp - 20 amp - 30 amp - 50 amp - Sounds as if you only have 15 amp with a 12 gauge extension cord on a 120 circuit. If this is the case you are very limited in the amount of heat that the electric can provide.

...can you tell me if a 110v extension cord plugged from a typical house sock to the RV will supply enough power?

Simple answer, Yes, an extension cord will be enough electric to power the Furnace and Keep the batteries charged - So the conclusion is, you will need More Propane than you can store on board, may last 2 weeks in the winter/cold weather.

Added note here - look into getting some reflexic to put in all the windows and vents - this will be big - your Windshield will be just like having the Door Open - IMHO - so insulate it really well - NO, Really Well!

Last thing I'd do is get a remote Thermometer to warn of impending danger, along with giving you a high low for each day. A little Knowledge goes a long way.

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