efficiency of the heater/furnace
I haven't had this experience with the camper I am using now (the 2009 H/R may have a different type furnace than the 20006 Jayco but I doubt it) but last year it was cold outside and I was at a campsite. The dogs told me they had to go out side to poop (yes they have a way of letting me know they need to go out) since it was cold outside I hooked them both up instead of taking them out one at a time that way I would not have to only stand outside 1/2 as long. I did not have much in the way of warm clothing because I expected to be home before this unexpected cold snap. The RV furnace was running and I could feel the nice heat fro the exhaust warming me up as I stood outside.
But this made me wonder how efficient the furnace is, all that wonderful heat pouring out of the RV keeping me warm was wasted heat.
I have read about RVs designed for cold weather use that have better insulation and thermopane windows but what about furnaces? I would think that with all the improvements in home furnace technology there must be a way to design an RV furnace that does not waste all that heat by dumping it outside.
I have noticed that when I used the oven or stove the RV gets hot inside and the A/C has to work hard to keep things comfortable obviously all the heat from the oven and stove is remaining inside the camper.
Are there options for more efficient heat exchangers? MY RV is a 2009 are the newer ones more efficient?
But this made me wonder how efficient the furnace is, all that wonderful heat pouring out of the RV keeping me warm was wasted heat.
I have read about RVs designed for cold weather use that have better insulation and thermopane windows but what about furnaces? I would think that with all the improvements in home furnace technology there must be a way to design an RV furnace that does not waste all that heat by dumping it outside.
I have noticed that when I used the oven or stove the RV gets hot inside and the A/C has to work hard to keep things comfortable obviously all the heat from the oven and stove is remaining inside the camper.
Are there options for more efficient heat exchangers? MY RV is a 2009 are the newer ones more efficient?
