warm up time

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Hi,I'm back in my RV. Warm up from -2 c (28 f) to +16 c (61 f) was three hours, beginning at 3 p.m., starting out with 5000 watts of electric heat. By 6 p.m. that had tapered to 2800 watts.At nine p.m. I've cut back on how many heaters are running. Interior is at 20 c (68 f). Ambient temperature was -8 c (17 f).

westend · Answer

I thought my lights flickered earlier :B

mena661 · Answer

westend wrote:I thought my lights flickered earlier :BLOL!

almot · Answer

I think Class C are losing more heat through the walls and ceiling than trailers and 5-ers.

wa8yxm · Answer

One of the more interesting things.... Last night it hit 31 F) (-0.5C) and I have two 1500 watt heaters here in the living room.. The bedroom gets a third one.. ON LOW (around 800 watts counting the fan). that kept the whole house nice and warm.. All 3 are T-Stat controlled so they turn off if it gets hot enough.

johno02 · Answer

Unless designed and built for colder climates, most RVs do have a lack of good insulation, and are not known as ideal homes in which to spend a cold winter.  That is why they are called recreation vehicles rather that living vehicles.

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