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landingzone
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Feb 11, 2023

Heater Specs on 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 27RBQC

I am getting quite interested in a 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 27RBQC that is available at a dealer. Since I will be using it in some late fall colder temps, I want to understand the heater capabilities. I can't find any BTU or other specs for this unit, other than "heater, automatic". What does it have? Thanks!
  • landingzone wrote:
    I am getting quite interested in a 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 27RBQC that is available at a dealer. Since I will be using it in some late fall colder temps, I want to understand the heater capabilities. I can't find any BTU or other specs for this unit, other than "heater, automatic". What does it have? Thanks!


    With my past not very well insulated hybrid trailer we had some cold nights close to freezing. Not sure what type of camping you plan on doing but if your plugged into shore power just bring a small space heater to off set the propane heat. Noticed the propane had a lot less cycles.

    Mike
  • …. A Really Good Down Comforter & some Thermal Underwear makes cold camping much more tolerable…. We sleep with windows open and it’s gotten down to 7* outside & 11* inside but we didn’t notice…
  • Looks like the rvnet authorities have spoken…..can’t use that camper for cool weather….lol.
    OP, it has a furnace. It will be loud and suck propane like a 2 bit whoore. All campers do.
    Yes the cheaper the camper, the more fuel it will use to keep heated.
    But don’t listen to the previous posts unless you’re also very old, soft and cold blooded. Half this forum has forgotten how to camp and sits around all day yelling at the kids to stay off their lawn.
  • Call the dealer have have them find out the BTU output of the furnace.

    Also, if the unit doens't have an enclosed underbelly (enclosing the space where the tanks are) you can pretty much give up on the idea of cold weather camping.
  • Anything labeled "Lite" is going to be unsuitable for temperatures below freezing. Keeping the living space warm is not usually an issue if you're willing to burn the propane. Keeping your water utilities and anything under the floor from freezing will be a much bigger issue. Looking at the specs on the 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 27RBQC, I would say it may or may not even be adequate for early spring or late fall.

    Rob
  • I would call the dealer and have him go look at the unit to find out the heater size. I'm sure it is going to have a propane furnace sized appropriately by the manufacturer for that unit.

    Keep in mind that almost no RV's are suitable for extended winter use. Spring and Fall are ok but the insulation in most RV's is very thin and most will not be comfortable in extended cold weather without modification.
    Barney

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