Propane

[The_Kunkels]

Hi to all. We are gonna stay the winter in the cg we are in now. We were gonna use electric heaters but found out today the cg owners say no to electric heaters. They watch the electric very close. They have grids and if too much electric is used they will charge ya. We may be the only ones here in the winter in the grid for the area. My question is is the small propane heaters safe for inside. Thanks as usual for yer answers. God Bless.

[Steve_B_]

I have a small Mr. Heater (little buddy) which I've used several times while fall camping and it's been great. Rated safe to use indoors with oxygen sensor cut-off. I warm the camper up in the morning with it. Pilot light was enough to keep me warm overnight with my blankets doing their job. I do keep a window open a crack. No issues. They now have an even smaller one that they have named Little Buddy but that's not the one I have, I have the small upright unit. Easy to use.

[westend]

Humidity issues and possible breathing issues with an unvented heater. I'd suggest against using one.

[ktmrfs]

one downside I see if your going to be using it most of the winter with a non vented heater.

For every gallon of propane you burn, you will dump almost a gallon of water vapor ( actually around 0.85 gallons) into the air in the trailer. for a few days, maybe not an issue. but all winter, I see humidity issues.

Add to that the water vapor from the stove or oven, and yourself.

But the furnace won't dump any water vapor into the trailer, it all goes out the exhaust.

[rhagfo]

The Kunkels wrote:
Hi to all. We are gonna stay the winter in the cg we are in now. We were gonna use electric heaters but found out today the cg owners say no to electric heaters. They watch the electric very close. They have grids and if too much electric is used they will charge ya. We may be the only ones here in the winter in the grid for the area. My question is is the small propane heaters safe for inside. Thanks as usual for yer answers. God Bless.

Your Profile states "Florida" are you currently camped in Florida?? If so what part of Florida?? If northern or Panhandle yes it can get cold, but only really cold for a couple days at a time.

[pianotuna]

No. Unvented combustion heaters are not safe.

The Kunkels wrote:
My question is is the small propane heaters safe for inside.

[WTP-GC]

What kind of cold weather are you expecting to have to deal with? It many parts of FL, even the coldest of temps will only be during the night. I find it hard to believe that the CG owners could even notice a blip on the radar of their electric grid if you're using a small thermostat operated ceramic heater. I use one in my office and it doesn't noticeably affect the power consumption.

[wa8yxm]

I use an analog thermostat, every bit as good as an Digital in my experience.

But I don't have the "Super hot/Drafty" feeling on my Motor home.

I also use electric when I can. (After all why pay for propane if electricty is "Free" included in the rent)

I do not recommend non-vented heaters.. I have used them in NON occupied spaces and I do not recommend them at all.. Vented furnace or electric heat.

[azrving]

Rice
Sorry, yes I mean the RV house furnace.

[Rice]

rjxj wrote:
Nothing better than the comfort of consistent heat from a digital thermostat and the house furnace.

Do you mean "house" as in a sticks and bricks? Because I have the completely opposite situation in my motorhome--the propane furnace blasts super hot air and when it turns off, the RV gets drafty again almost instantly.

I much prefer using a couple of small electric heaters for a more consistent warmth.

[jffnkrn]

X all of the above. If the campground want more money out of you to make up the difference of the vacancies, MOVE ON! There are other places that would be a lot better for you. If you are forced to stay, get with the local propane co. to bring a large cylinder and let them maintain it. ME, I would get going down the road and find a nice place that you can enjoy without the hassle. Good Luck & Be Safe! ! !

[BizmarksMom]

If your furnace works, use it. That way you keep your plumbing from freezing, too.

[TurnThePage]

A lot of mistaken fear mongering here. However, if your RV has a furnace, as pointed out, get a large propane tank delivered.

[gotsmart]

The Kunkels wrote:
Hi to all. We are gonna stay the winter in the cg we are in now. We were gonna use electric heaters but found out today the cg owners say no to electric heaters. They watch the electric very close. They have grids and if too much electric is used they will charge ya. We may be the only ones here in the winter in the grid for the area. My question is is the small propane heaters safe for inside. Thanks as usual for yer answers. God Bless.

The part that I've bolded reads like a red flag to me of a landlord telegraphing that they have you over a barrel and will return each month with their hand out asking for more money... and they'll have a new excuse every time. Your post implies that the cg may have low occupancy for the winter. This incentivizes the cg to squeeze as much money out of each occupied site as possible.

If the cg refuses write a lease for the winter, you're at the cg's whim. Leave.

If you do have a lease (or are getting one), have it spell out everything that is included and not included:
power, water, sewer, cable TV, WiFi, guest fees, extra vehicle fees, pool/spa fees, additional park fees. If the minimum length of the lease is for more months than you plan to stay then negotiate the termination fees.

If the lease includes xxx kilowatt hours of power included per month with xx cents per kWh after that - if your pedestal has a utility meter on it then become a meter reader and write down your power usage. I've heard too many stories from RVers who caught the cg fudging the electric bill.

[Old-Biscuit]

The Kunkels wrote:
Here if ya run empty ya take it by the office and they fill it.

Well then.....just USE the rigs propane furnace and stay toasty