installing a cadet wall heater

My five year old nephew died in a fire that was started by a Cadet in-wall heater. I could never recommend them.

Bruce

Nothing terribly difficult at all about installing a heater, it's just time consuming. I installed a 1000W 120V Q-Mark fan heater on the ceiling in a previous TT and it worked great. I am now deciding how to install one or two in our new TT and will probably use King because they have a tangential blower which are much quieter. The axial fan types can be quite noisy. The most important thing is to ensure you have the minimum required clearances to the floor, side walls and the ceiling.

This is one I am considering: King PAW fan heater This heater has a stylish grille option and you can change the wattage in it. It is a bit smaller in size (6x12.5") which could help. Other makes and models are designed to fit between wood studs 16" on center.

The most difficult part of doing something like this is figuring out how and where to run the wiring so it's totally concealed. It can take some thought to scope out a route. If you use a low voltage thermostat (needs a transformer somewhere), it can make it easier to fish the smaller gauge wire down a wall. I'm sure many electricians wouldn't have the patience for running wiring around an RV. And I think you'd want one that knows RVs.

Unless your FW is on the small side, I would consider two heaters, one in the bedroom if you have a spot for it, and the other in the living/kitchen area. With a single heater at one end, the bedroom can be a bit chilly. That's what we found with the heater I mentioned above.

Don't know about problems with Cadet but it sounds like it should be avoided. There are many others - King, Stelpro, Dimplex, Ouellet, etc. I wouldn't buy a Q-Mark again because it was just too noisy. They have a semi-recessed trim which is nice though and I haven't seen any other manufacturer with one. Helps if you don't have quite enough recess depth.


What about asking an independent RV repair/parts shop if they know anyone or can do it themselves. Come up across the border and I will help you do it. :) I'm an EE and is this my thing...

Thanks Scott.

A quick Google search suggests QMark and Broan supply similar systems.

debating cadets worthiness is not the issue here. My question to everyone was an adequate similar replacement. Scott...do you have a recommendation for us?

dtappy3353 wrote:
am very satisfied with the drop for my trailer. We have no idea as to exactly why electricians may shy away from trailers.

Inspector came to check it out as the work was done under City permit.

Cadet heaters were recalled some time ago. In all my 30 years in commercial and residential property management, I never had a fire from a Cadet heater. As I recall....quite a few were recalled some time ago and replaced. Cadets are still being installed in new construction. What would be an adequate replacement?

Cadet was responsible for burning down numerous homes and apartments, just because none of them were yours is irrelevant.
Matter of fact, a friend was renting an apartment that had a small fire because of one. Fortunately is was confined and didn't spread much after tripping a main breaker.
They were recalled twice from what I remember. If you feel safe with them that's fine but I could never sleep at night knowing such a dangerous item was running in my RV with my family sleeping.

am very satisfied with the drop for my trailer. We have no idea as to exactly why electricians may shy away from trailers.

Inspector came to check it out as the work was done under City permit.

Cadet heaters were recalled some time ago. In all my 30 years in commercial and residential property management, I never had a fire from a Cadet heater. As I recall....quite a few were recalled some time ago and replaced. Cadets are still being installed in new construction. What would be an adequate replacement?

Maybe too many for the electricians kept wiring 240 to the 120 shore cord.

I've thought about installing a Cadet heater but they're had so many recalls and burned down so many homes and apartments that I just can't bring myself to trust them.

Now you are raising a RED FLAG for me for them installing an electrical line for your trailer. Assuming this is a RV 30AMP SHORE POWER DROP.

Certainly hope they know they are installing this drop for the RV and know the differences involved from regular household electrical wiring and RV Trailer wiring.

Are you satisfied with their plan to install your RV 30AMP pedestal drop for your RV trailer?

Roy Ken