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pnichols wrote:pianotuna wrote:
The cheap heat system is either/or and as sold OEM can not use the propane furnace as a back up, should shore power fail. It can not be used to supplement the propane furnace.
This link does not leave me with that impression. From what they say, it looks like they have models that allow existing propane furnace models to be used on either propane or with a heating element replacing a gas flame - switch controlled. They have models for only 30 amp RVs. They have models for ducted or central propane furnaces. You have to read everything at this link - the FAQs, the compatibility chart, etc.. Obviously the models that allow leaving your RV in only a 30 amp configuration will not heat larger 30 amp RVs well below certain outside temperatures, as it takes many amps to equal the 25,000 BTU-on-up outputs of regular RV propane furnaces. However I'd like to have even only 5000 electric BTUs coming out of my propane furnace's ducts at times instead of out of only a portable electric heater sitting on the floor - in the way underfoot and not warming my hidden fresh water lines in the interior cabinets and voids. What would be ideal is to have a 30 amp model installed that would allow BOTH the electric element being turned on WHILE the propane mode of the furnace was in use, thus reducing propane consumption while at the same time getting high BTU output:
http://www.rvcomfortsystems.com/
โNov-13-2014 10:21 AM
pianotuna wrote:
The cheap heat system is either/or and as sold OEM can not use the propane furnace as a back up, should shore power fail. It can not be used to supplement the propane furnace.
โNov-13-2014 07:42 AM
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โNov-13-2014 04:04 AM
noplace2 wrote:
Cheap Heat. Hmm. $1200 to $1500 installed add-on and one still has to rely on shore power. Hmm
If we have shore power, we can accomplish the same goal with about $50 worth of ceramic heaters that we can place where they are needed and use less energy. Even though power seems "free" when included in a CG fee, we ALL end up paying for it one way or the other.
โNov-12-2014 05:34 PM
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โNov-11-2014 05:49 PM
mobilcastle wrote:2gypsies wrote:
We've used a catalytic propane heater for the past 16 years. It provides constant even heat without the furnace turning on and off. There's no sound to it and it's very economical compared to the furnace.
I was wondering which unit you used if you would share that information and did you have it attached to a larger propane tank-like you use with a outdoor grill? Thanks
โNov-11-2014 05:16 PM
Old-Biscuit wrote:
I just don't see the idea/concept/worry that RV living is any different than S&B living.
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