using electric heat

otrfun wrote:
Question for those in the know:

I'm assuming the OP is wanting to heat his TT 24/7 while it is UNoccupied, correct?

If so, what is more safe, a fan-driven, ceramic heater (750/1500 watt) or a passive, space heater (watts??)?

Thanks!

Just guessing that you are correct that the OP is NOT using the TT during the winter.

So... IF you are NOT camping (IE using) the TT then there IS no reason to even heat the TT provided the water lines, water heater, drains and tanks have been winterized.

By winterizing I am talking about removing any water from the water lines, fixtures, water heater either by using compressed air or combo of compressed air and the PINK RV antifreeze.

You MUST use this special RV anti freeze in your water lines since it is not toxic if ingested (although I would not recommend doing so) if you do not trust just blowing out the lines with air.

RV antifreeze is colored PINK so as to not be confused with automotive antifreezes which are green, orange colors which are DEADLY if ingested.

Holding tanks should be emptied and some RV antifreeze should be poured into the sink and tub/shower drains to displace the water in the traps. I also put a little amount of RV antifreeze in the black tank since not all liquid may have drained and I don't want the tank drain plumbing and valve to break :E

So.. As I mentioned, if not camping/using the TT during the winter as long as the water systems have been winterized (and any food/drinks are removed and fridge is turned off) just turn off the heat. There is no real good reason to burn through propane or electricity in an unused living space..

If you are planning to camp in the cold weather you can still store your trailer with the heat turned off. You simply just turn the heat on for a short time before leaving or when you get to the camping spot but you would still want to keep your water systems winterized to ensure no harm will happen to them..