Heat strips in the ac units
Does any one have them? How do you like them? Also they only run off shore power or a gen set correct? Dave
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Hi,
If you wish to use large 1500 watt free standing heaters, please upgrade the outlets you prefer to use them from. If you do not wish to make this important upgrade, then get two 750 watt heaters and plug them into different circuits in the RV.
Folks expect a roof source of heat to be much more effective. I do have one. I do use it when I have convenient shore power.
Small space heaters often have part of their output as radiant in nature. This makes them "feel nicer", as they warm what they are pointed at (me). The roof air heat strip is 100% non radiant since the element is not directly exposed to the end user.
I use a great deal of electric heat and have upgraded the outlets in my 30 amp RV to accommodate heaters. I've arranged for two auxiliary shore power cords, so up to 45 amps (3 15 amp circuits) can be drawn. If I'm in a campground with 50 amp service that jumps up to 60 amps.
Since I used male and female plugs, I can return the RV to OEM wiring in the time it takes to move two plugs.
I use one of these to monitor my entire 120 volt energy use (including the inverter) energy monitor
If you wish to use large 1500 watt free standing heaters, please upgrade the outlets you prefer to use them from. If you do not wish to make this important upgrade, then get two 750 watt heaters and plug them into different circuits in the RV.
Folks expect a roof source of heat to be much more effective. I do have one. I do use it when I have convenient shore power.
Small space heaters often have part of their output as radiant in nature. This makes them "feel nicer", as they warm what they are pointed at (me). The roof air heat strip is 100% non radiant since the element is not directly exposed to the end user.
I use a great deal of electric heat and have upgraded the outlets in my 30 amp RV to accommodate heaters. I've arranged for two auxiliary shore power cords, so up to 45 amps (3 15 amp circuits) can be drawn. If I'm in a campground with 50 amp service that jumps up to 60 amps.
Since I used male and female plugs, I can return the RV to OEM wiring in the time it takes to move two plugs.
I use one of these to monitor my entire 120 volt energy use (including the inverter) energy monitor
