Adding electric heat to coleman Mach3+
Any one ever added electric heat to there rooftop unit? curious as a option to heat up the camper a bit with out the need of gas. Just curious if anyone uses it and the results.
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pianotuna wrote:Hey Don,
No, Not enough BTU's 2k watts is only about 6824 btu's.
No place for "stab" connectors when using electric heat. Even with screw type I don't use 1500 watts per outlet. The limit for continuous loads is 80% so a 30 amp service has 24 amps to "play" with.
Be aware, as voltage drops, heat output falls of fairly dramatically. I do use my autoformer in the winter.
I replaced all but one outlet.westend wrote:
Will the 2000W keep the TT comfortable down to 0f?
Yes, the typical RV receptacles are ****! It doesn't take much for an untidy installation to wreak havoc with the connections. The SC receptacles are rated for 15 amps but again, wire size and installation can be an issue. It is probable that not all SC receptacles are of the same quality. Here's a Pass Seymour SC receptacle for comparison: PS 15 amp SC receptacle
Fwiw, when I restored the Starcraft, I used shallow new work boxes and conventional duplex receptacles. Don't need problems if I can avoid them.
Yeah, I thought 2000W would be on the low side but type of enclosure and good implementation may keep everything warm. I hope myredracer checks the thread and adds his experience.
I guess it's a unanimous "no" on the SC receptacles. I don't install or use them so anecdotal experience can be my mentor. A shallow, single gang, old work box has a depth of 1.25" from the interior wall surface. I'd bet that is less depth, in the wall, than an SC device.
