Heating motorhome at RV parks

[bclinton]

Curious as to what type of electric heater I could use while I at an RV park. Have a 31 foot MH and don't see why I would use propane when I am connected to power at a site.

[bclinton]

Found that the question was already asked and have this one on order from Amazon....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[KRSmitty]

We have/use several types/sizes of electric heaters...ceramic, etc. Find one that will heat the size/area you are looking to heat. In our latest TT, it has the electric "fireplace" which works quit well.

[KenandCarol]

Basically any electric space heater will work. It should have a safety shutoff if it gets tipped over. I just grab that 2 setting 400W/1200W heater my wife has under her office desk to keep her feet warm and use that!


I agree, why use up your propane when you can use the parks electrical.

[biznsa]

If electric is included in your site rental, then by all means go with electric. However, if your site is metered, it could cost more to heat with electric than with propane. If your going to remain in-place for the winter months, you can contract with a local propane company for your propane needs. I live in Northern MI and it costs more to heat with electric than with natural gas/propane.

[aceinspp]

Use a ceramic heater and my fire place works fine. Later RJD

[BobHanke]

Totally agree with what the others posted. In addition, we put the front A/C unit's fan on low to distribute the heat. This gets the job done in our 35' motor home and is much quieter than the furnace. Remember to set the fan back to Auto when done.

[TonyShope]

I stay in the Midwest from ND to MN to WI in the winter. I use a small forced air unit and an electric oil radiator.

The forced air point at the 2 weak points water heater 2 inch line exposed on outer access panel and the city water line in.

We had weeks of subzero temps at a time. By using both 110V on podium they run free. At actual -30F they keep the trailer in the day (sunshine) at 85+ degrees. At night I drop 20 degrees in the toy hauler.

I just today 2/1/18 after 13 months on the road went through my 2 (grill size propane tanks) I have a spare so both are being filled by the CG today.

I daily run the propane heater even in the summer for 5 to 10 minutes. For me that is to ensure no spider webs or whatever interfere with it if needed.

In the spring thru fall I rarely cook inside.

Anyway I added to external reverse outlets at a cost of $100 so I could run the heaters, coffee, microwave etc without fuse issues.

Hope that helps and god bless on your travels.

[USMarinesDad]

We went full time a year ago. Found a better option than propane. We had a space for a small fireplace (~24" wide). We purchased a Duraflame unit from Amazon. Could not be more pleased. Has 5 flame heights for effect, remote control, temp settings from the low 60's to low 80's. Can set the timer for when you might want it off. Very nice quality. If boondocking you can run the generator. Could not be more pleased. It's a Duraflame DFI-5010-01 Infrared Quartz Fireplace Stove with 3D Flame Effect and Remote Control, Black
What we saved in propane $$$ the past year paid for it many times over. Good luck!

[kayo]

If the park does change extra for electricity, do if the change is $0.10 or less

[ben31]

The only downside is, if it is below freezing, the space heater won't heat your basement area. For many of us, the furnace heat is what keeps that area from freezing.

[awellis3]

This is a hoot. OP said in post #2 the issue is solved and the solution is on order yet the thread goes on for 2 pages. I guess cabin fever is setting in.

[u30363]

Our current Berkshire 34QS and our previous Bounder 39Z had a heat pump included on one of the A/C units. We always used it when connected to free electricity until it got below about 35 degrees outside and then it didn't do as good a job. Our Berkshire has a fireplace that also does a good job and we sometimes use a fan to circulate the warmer air to the bedroom. We also prefer using the furnace when it gets below freezing for very long as it help heat the floor and the under carriage from what I'm told. We've found that our propane lasts a long time.

[TonyShope]

Originally Posted by awellis3

This is a hoot. OP said in post #2 the issue is solved and the solution is on order yet the thread goes on for 2 pages. I guess cabin fever is setting in.

If I see a response in email then I look again. I do not go back and read dozens of responses. I apologize I did not see a situation rectified post. So when I saw it I clicked response on post one.

Answered the phone. PS my mom & dad in Mexico are enjoying the warm life, Text from daughter in college in IL - She needs some money for books next semester and I changed her car insurance policy.

Then I finished my answer. Real life ;-)

[Blazer]

Kind of like why buy a cow if milk is free

[Handydc]

We have used this space heater for 4 years in a 34' travel trailer. More than does the job! Affordable and very safe.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Jakieboy]

We've camped in freezing temperatures many times, and rely on a small, floor mounted electric space heater set at 66 degrees in the bedroom. We then set our unit Propane furnace at 60 degrees just in case the space heater can't keep up. Most of the time, the propane furnace never kicks on, but when it does it is very welcome. Especially in the morning when I have to walk down to the kitchen and turn on the coffee maker. I'm old and crabby when that happens, but my little dogs understand!!

[Wolverine 1945]

31 footer,,, maybe 2 small Ceramic Heaters ???

[5picker]

Just remember... 1500w of heat is 1500w of heat.
Doesn't matter if it comes in a $250 package or a $20 package.