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calewjohnson
Explorer
Sep 12, 2013

Heat Coil

Receiving a new trailer next week, Outback 323BH. Saw an add on for the AC, a heating element. Thought it would be a great idea for the cool mornings, just to knock the chill off. I know this is counterproductive if in freezing weather, since the heat won't go into the belly........ With that being said, how does it control the temperature? Do I turn it on fan? Looks plug and play, but if I select heat on the thermostat, it kicks the furnace on.... Thanks in advance!

Cale
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  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    the A/C fan moves too much air to do any good with the heat strip. as mentioned, a waste of money. I had one and I really should have bought something else with that money.
  • rvten's avatar
    rvten
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    A heat strip does little more than warm the air.
    Had one years ago. Real waste of $$.

    Get yourself a heater you can plug in. Put in a location that best works for you.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Sep 12, 2013
    Hi path1,

    And what exactly is wrong with 5118 btu's? (btw that is 50 candles).

    To the OP, my thermostat has a setting for heat strip.
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    We decided no way. Look at the BTU's it put out, Better off lighting a candle IMO and just something else to break.

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