โOct-13-2018 06:28 AM
โOct-14-2018 12:59 PM
Huntindog wrote:
Another point. Most TTs use the furnace to keep the tanks/plumbing from freezing. In my TT, this would work down to about 6 degrees. (YMMV). That was with the furnace running. If I were to use electric heat instead, the tanks/plumbing would freeze at a higher temp.
โOct-14-2018 12:49 PM
โOct-14-2018 12:36 PM
โOct-14-2018 11:54 AM
pianotuna wrote:
I use oil filled heaters. They often have three heat ranges. They are possibly safer than other heaters. I do heat 100% electrically, even at -37 c (-34 f).
โOct-14-2018 09:48 AM
pianotuna wrote:
I use oil filled heaters. They often have three heat ranges. They are possibly safer than other heaters. I do heat 100% electrically, even at -37 c (-34 f).
โOct-14-2018 09:15 AM
Brettmm92 wrote::?
I'm not looking to find the exact wattage or amps I can run within a certain breaker, a small, simple space heater that doesnt max out the wattage or amperage that would trip a breaker is what I'm looking for.
โOct-14-2018 09:06 AM
โOct-14-2018 07:33 AM
Brettmm92 wrote:
Im afraid I dont know the numbers. But my setup is a normal outdoor (Im assuming 120 volt) outlet from a house with the thickest gauge extension cord they had at local harware store and an adapter to my camper. I can run many things at the same time, computer, tv, instant pot, fan, even a/c and I never had a problem but the space heater on high was a bust. And I didn't even try to run it on low, I just didn't want something that could provoke an extra headache for the property owner with the circuit tripping. Truth is I am fine paying the propane price for heating but if I could supplement that with an efficient space heater I would be happier. I assumed there would be someone on here with such experience. I'm not looking to find the exact wattage or amps I can run within a certain breaker, a small, simple space heater that doesnt max out the wattage or amperage that would trip a breaker is what I'm looking for. Hopefully something efficiently designed and worth buying in my situation.
โOct-14-2018 06:13 AM
pianotuna wrote:
I use oil filled heaters. They often have three heat ranges. They are possibly safer than other heaters. I do heat 100% electrically, even at -37 c (-34 f).
โOct-13-2018 10:01 PM
โOct-13-2018 09:21 PM
SoundGuy wrote:
A typical 1500 watt electric heater won't draw any more than 12.5 amps @ 120 vac so if you tripped a breaker then you've got something else running on that same circuit. Buying a different electric heater isn't going to change this, nor would you want one rated at less draw as it will also output less heat. Rather, the solution is to select whatever 1500 watt heater you prefer based on features offered and ensure it's the only device running on that circuit.
โOct-13-2018 07:21 PM
DutchmenSport wrote:
3rd. If we ran a portable electric heater, or an electric skillet, or an electric griddle, we always plugged it into the campground shore power post by running a separate orange 50 foot extension cord into the camper.
โOct-13-2018 06:10 PM
Brettmm92 wrote:
Im afraid I dont know the numbers. But my setup is a normal outdoor (Im assuming 120 volt) outlet from a house with the thickest gauge extension cord they had at local harware store and an adapter to my camper. I can run many things at the same time, computer, tv, instant pot, fan, even a/c and I never had a problem but the space heater on high was a bust. And I didn't even try to run it on low, I just didn't want something that could provoke an extra headache for the property owner with the circuit tripping. Truth is I am fine paying the propane price for heating but if I could supplement that with an efficient space heater I would be happier. I assumed there would be someone on here with such experience. I'm not looking to find the exact wattage or amps I can run within a certain breaker, a small, simple space heater that doesnt max out the wattage or amperage that would trip a breaker is what I'm looking for. Hopefully something efficiently designed and worth buying in my situation.
โOct-13-2018 03:43 PM
โOct-13-2018 02:58 PM