Looking for heater recommendations
We are going camping quite a bit in cooler temps, and in lieu of running the propane heater all night, I would like some suggestions for a good, small electric heater for my Jayco X17Z. I am also c...
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They're all 99.99% efficient (which actually isn't that good - heat pumps are several times more efficient than resistance heaters) and, given the same wattage, will heat the space equally well (or poorly).
Oil heaters have the advantage of smaller temperature swings due to their high thermal mass, with the disadvantages of taking longer to heat in the first place, size, and weight. They would be my preference, but for us size and weight matter so they're a no-go.
Unfortunately, many other heaters with in-built thermostats have an unpleasantly high hysteresis - they allow for wider temperature swings than is comfortable.
I actually prefer to just use the furnace in the trailer. It ends up being the most comfortable option.
Oil heaters have the advantage of smaller temperature swings due to their high thermal mass, with the disadvantages of taking longer to heat in the first place, size, and weight. They would be my preference, but for us size and weight matter so they're a no-go.
Unfortunately, many other heaters with in-built thermostats have an unpleasantly high hysteresis - they allow for wider temperature swings than is comfortable.
I actually prefer to just use the furnace in the trailer. It ends up being the most comfortable option.
