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Explorer

Oct 23, 2018

Winter heat

Hello, I am a newer RV owner. I'd like to keep the unit heated at a minimum heat this winter (near 50 F). I can think of 2 choices: Use a space heater or plug the RV into electricity and then use it's furnace. Can someone please recommend which is better?

If the furnace is your choice - can you tell me if a 110v extension cord plugged from a typical house sock to the RV will supply enough power? I am unfamiliar with electricity and amps - so I am unable to make sense of the furnace specs.

Thanks in advance.

Class A

24 Replies

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Oct 23, 2018
Does your RV heater warm the tanks? An electric heater in the living area will not.
enblethen
Nomad
Oct 23, 2018
I would use a milk barn style 120 volt electric heater. Many have two wattage settings. I run mine on the lower one.
On on board furnace will eat up the propane.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018
I've read where RV'ers have used a light bulb to maintain heat in the RV during the winter months. Not sure how well it works but I remember reading several posts over the years with reference to using a light bulb. Now days it's becoming harder to find an incandescent light bulb to use for the heat source.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018
Propane furnace will work best.
Extension cord will be ok.
Call me if you wish.