Furnace BTUs 18 vs 30
We are narrowing down our trailer choices. The three we are looking at all have their manufacturer's version of an arctic package. Two of the three have 30 btu furnaces and one has an 18 btu. All t...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi DC,
It depends on the RV and where it is. I can keep my RV warm (23 c, or 74 f) at -36 c (-33 f) with 19000 btu's (peak load including, inverter/charger, fridge and water heater of 5400 watts). Most folks would not be in their RV at those temperatures.
I've already explained how a too large furnace may allow pipes to freeze.
My opinion and advice are to go with the smaller furnace, heated basement, tank heaters and pipe heaters.
I have tested down to -36 c. SDparkowneroperator has RV'ed down to -43 F, so perhaps ask him what he recommends.
I hope to never be in those temps, camper or house. I think your stance is reasonable.
