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Curly2001
Explorer II
Dec 19, 2020

Electric space heaters

Just curious if anyone has a good safe electric heater to use to heat a 30' fifth wheel overnight? Would like to supplement the propane furnace on colder nights.
Thanks,
Curly
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Safest would be RV Comfort Systems “Cheap Heat” electric add on furnace element. We installed before going full time works great. Purchase is not too cheap, but heats basement.
  • Hi Curly2001,

    The safest may be the oil filled units. Their surface temperature is lower.

    The nicest heat may come from radiant units--but the bright orange glow may keep you awake at night.

    All heaters are equally efficient--approaching 100%.

    My favorite heat source is electric heated carpets.

    I can heat totally electrically at -34 F.

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