cummins2014 wrote:
rhagfo wrote:
pianotuna wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
pianotuna wrote:
I have two problems with cheap heat.
#1 no fail over to propane heat if power goes off. I know that is not much of an issue for most--but if you live where it is truly cold (-30), it may be a serious issue.
The #2 is that even the smaller cheap heat can't be run on a 15 amp circuit. The wattage is too large. That means no mooch docking in winter time.
I do have other issues, but they are personal to me.
It’s simply a flip of a switch. Running out of propane is a whole other animal but simply flip a switch resolves the others issue.
IMHO Boondocking is not a time for cheap heat.
And if no one is "home" to flip the switch and it is -30?
Well if I was -30 I might worry about furnace not heating. It would be easy pesey to hook a 120 to 12 volt transformer and a relay in the switch wiring harness.
I got the best solution, stay the heck out of -30 weather . There was a reason why our family moved from northern Montana :B
X2. I've always wintered in the Southwest (like AZ) and moved to higher elevations or other parts of the country in summer. I like warmer weather, if I can get it. One reason to own an RV is ability to move where you're comfortable. I understand that some folks like to camp where it's freezing cold. Good for them! :B
