So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
I saw these threads in some of the other Open Roads RV Forums, but didn't see one for TCs. I'll start... I installed Interior LED puck lights and a 12v power outlet.
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I added an AC powered heater today. I figure if I have power available, I would save my propane and while I'm at it, the fan for the forced air propane heater sure is loud, so when shopping for the AC heater, I wanted one that didn't have a fan, a convection heater. I found this one for about $100 shipped. It is 750 watts and fits perfect under the oven. I had some ROMEX wire in the garage so I wired it up and laid it down to the same breaker as the air conditioner. (I won't be running the AC with the heat, so it's good..) This heater has a built in thermostat. I didn't want to have to figure out how to wire to the wall mount thermostat and then figure a way to switch between the propane and the A.C. heater on the thermostat. This heater is pretty cool; it doesn't just turn on and off with the thermostat, it changes the amount of heat output based on the difference between the room temperature and the set thermostat point. It also keeps the temperature within 1/2 degree of set point. The propane forced heater is maybe gonna keep the temperature within 3 or 4 degrees. So, if the A.C. thermostat is set for 68 degrees and the room is 67 degrees, the heater turns on, but on a low heat output. But if the room is 57 degrees, the full 750 watts of heat is output. As the room and thermostat settings get closer and closer, the wattage of the heater decreases. Remember too; no fan. The air enters from the bottom and as it heats, goes out the top.
It's available at Home Depot. If you want to wire in to a separate thermostat, the heater only costs $40
Also, it has a set-back setting. Press one button and set back by as much as 9 degrees until you press the button again. Great when you want it a little cooler while you sleep, or take off for the day while camping.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/-Dimplex-LPC2507W11-Linear-Proportional-Convector-High-Performance-Premium-Quality-Residential-Electric-Baseboard-Heater--120-Volt-750-Watt-25-Length--White--10-Year-Warranty_p_501.html
It's available at Home Depot. If you want to wire in to a separate thermostat, the heater only costs $40
Also, it has a set-back setting. Press one button and set back by as much as 9 degrees until you press the button again. Great when you want it a little cooler while you sleep, or take off for the day while camping.
http://www.baseboardheaterstore.com/-Dimplex-LPC2507W11-Linear-Proportional-Convector-High-Performance-Premium-Quality-Residential-Electric-Baseboard-Heater--120-Volt-750-Watt-25-Length--White--10-Year-Warranty_p_501.html
