Questions on Lasko 1500 watt heater

[scarpi]

I just bought a Lasko 1500 watt ceramic heater model 5409 to use in my Pleasure Way Excel. I plan on using the RV propane heater to get the cabin up to comfortable temps in the evening and then at bedtime turning off the propane heater and using the Lasko to keep the cabin comfortable during sleep time. This is a 120 volt AC 12.5 amp heater. I have not opened the box yet and I was wondering if any one has any experience with this heater using it during the nighttime instead of the loud propane heater in the RV. Any thoughts or comments? Will it keep the RV at a comfortable temp while sleeping? The RV is a 30 amp RV and at night I would not be running any other electrical appliances while sleeping so I wouldn't think it would blow any circuit breakers. Thoughts? Comments? Thanks.

[truepath]

I have a 750 watt Vernado that I'm happy with. It does not have a thermostat, but does have two setting. Its main virtue is that it is quiet, unlike many of the other cheap units. If I recall correctly, this heater was not really any more expensive than similar units. When I am shopping for a small heater I always test it out in the store for noise level. I've found that the 750 watt units can keep the B comfortable down into the 40's, but not much below that unless the sleeping area is closed off and then it is fine down into the 30's (assuming there isn't a big wind blowing outside).

[georgelesley]

ernie1 wrote:
We have a 2005 PW Excel and find most of the smaller fan driven heaters will keep the rv warmer than you need. The real problem is not lack of heating capacity but the ability for the thermostat that's built into the heater to accurately maintain the proper temperature. I find most of them to have wild swings of temperature in the order of 8-10 degrees fahrenheit. I've resorted to buying an externally operated thermostat which is much more accurate.

I am very familiar with the temp swing problem. We have a problem room in our basement, about 300 sq ft. Tried several types of 1500 watt heaters, including Lasco. All had the same problem Finally bit the bullet and got a Vornado. Pricey, but works like a champ, far better than any others we have tried. Keeps the entire room perfect. I don't know how it does it, but it works very well. I plan to use one in the MH from now on. I have no doubt it will keep our "B" toasty. The only downside would be that it is a bit bigger than the wally world cheapo's.

[ernie1]

We have a 2005 PW Excel and find most of the smaller fan driven heaters will keep the rv warmer than you need. The real problem is not lack of heating capacity but the ability for the thermostat that's built into the heater to accurately maintain the proper temperature. I find most of them to have wild swings of temperature in the order of 8-10 degrees fahrenheit. I've resorted to buying an externally operated thermostat which is much more accurate.

[gdoug83]

We use a small 1500w el cheapo heater (Walmart - $12) in our RT Adventurous. Works great for us. When the inside temp gets to 68 we turn it on. Has maintained 70 degrees when the outside has been 28. Put it on the floor between the driver/passenger seat and point it to the back. Never had it over the #4 of 10 setting. We have never used the lp heater. Heard it is noisy.

[UKDude]

If you're totting up watts to avoid an overload, don't forget to include things like the electric water heater if you have that option.

[mlts22]

Just make sure not to overload your wires. "B"s are built to higher standards, so if one isn't running the microwave, it should be fine to run a heater.

Only caveat I have is that if it is below freezing, it is good to have the furnace come on, since some "B"s have ducting that blows warm air on plumbing and tanks to help keep them from freezing.

[wildtoad]

It should keep a class b quite comfortable while sleeping.

[I_am_still_wayn]

Just be sure to keep any flammables away from the heater. I use one to heat my "B" just fine.

[donn0128]

We are using the same basic heater. It is sitting at the end of the kitchen counter and most days will hold my 36 foot fiver at or just above 72 degrees. Today outside is foggy and around 40 and with just the electric heater we are holding around 69-70.

[scarpi]

I wanted to mention that the Lasko has a thermostat and oscillates.

[ac_bill1]

Not that particular heater, but I have a small fan type heater that works well at maintaining cabin temps, even in the winter.

The main feature I looked for in a heater, was it having an adjustable thermostat. Some smaller units don't have that, why I have no idea. With this unit, I can also choose the number of watts I want to run it at, either 800 or 1500. It may depend on how large a space your wanting to heat as to the wattage setting.

[Ka_Ron]

We use a 1500 watt free standing electric fireplace during the day and at night if it is cool enough to run the furnace.

We have a 36' with one slide and the electric heater will keep it comfortable day or night.