Portable Heater

[Kf4mnc]

I've seen some of you post about bringing a portable heater to help off-set propane usage. I was checking one of my daily shopping sites today and saw this and thought I'd share.

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heater for $40

Environment: Home A couple other units on sale.

[VenturaBill]

We've used electric space heaters for many years when hooked up, save propane as you mentioned. Some of the little fan-forced units can be noisy, I saw this one at Costco and bought one, it puts out a lot of heat and makes little noise:
Bionaire® Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater

[VenturaBill]

In addition to using a small electric space heater to heat our trailer while hooked up, we went one further for heat while dry camping... most RV propane furnaces are pretty noisy and they cycle on & off. I bought a portable propane heater that does an excellent job of keeping the rig toasty, doesn't use much fuel and is 100% quiet. It's ideal for dry camping, however we don't sleep with it on...
Mr Heater Big Buddy Heater - Canada and Massachusetts Approved - Mr. Heater F274865 - Portable Heaters - Camping World

[RoadTrip]

wow - 1/2 of what we paid. We use that same vornado and really like it.

[Kf4mnc]

Originally Posted by RoadTrip

wow - 1/2 of what we paid. We use that same vornado and really like it.

I added the cost to the first post. But that is why I posted. I had heard many others recommend the Vornado, so I picked one up for $40.

[Mountainmanbob]

for a small elect heater -- it cooks
I decided not to take on our last trip out
our big elect radiator heater used at home
bought this little THING
it amazed us
even though pretty cold out in the desert
we could not leave this THING on high
it would run us right out of there
so
for something very small and cheap
you may wish to consider

we paid 19 dollars for said unit

Duraflame DFH-DH-14-TO Desktop Heater - Oscillating Black

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Duraflame Ceramic Oscillating Desktop Heater




Duraflame Ceramic Oscillating Desktop Heater

The Duraflame Ceramic Oscillating Desktop Heater features heat settings of 900W and 1,500W, a fan-only mode and an adjustable thermostat to help keep you comfortable in different temperatures. The heater oscillates to cover a wide area and has a powder-coated steel grill to provide durability, while the tip-over switch shuts off the heater if it falls over to promote safety. Integrated carry handle.

Features and Benefits

• Plugs into a standard 120V outlet for quick use
• Heat settings of 900W and 1,500W, a fan-only mode and an adjustable thermostat provide varying levels of comfort
• Oscillating design ensures a wide distribution of heat
• Powder-coated steel grill for durability
• Integrated carry handle offers easy transportation
• Tip-over switch and thermal protection promote safety

Fuel/power Type:ElectricProduct Weight:3.4 lb.Product Width (in.):6.69Product Depth (in.):4.72Product Height (in.):8.86

[RoadTrip]

deal was too good, just bought a second one

[Herk7769]

I mounted one of these in the Bedroom to augment the Electric Fireplace heater.
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[VenturaBill]

That wall heater is pretty cool! (no pun)
I've never seen one before but it's a great idea.

[Herk7769]

I have had mine for a long time and love it.

While mine is 400 watts and I prefer it; the new one is 475 watts (10 - 13% heating performance increase).

With both electric heaters going my 30 amp service is a heavily taxed with the 1900 watts (1500 watts for the fire place and 400 watts for the wall heater).

1900 watts is 16 amps at 120 volts.
This leaves 14 amps for the rest of the camper.

2 1500 watt heaters is 3000 watts is 25 amps. It won't take much to start popping breakers.

[jim44646]

Originally Posted by Kf4mnc

I've seen some of you post about bringing a portable heater to help off-set propane usage. I was checking one of my daily shopping sites today and saw this and thought I'd share.

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heater for $40

Environment: Home A couple other units on sale.

Got my Vorando at garage sale $15.00

[RoadTrip]

Originally Posted by jim44646

Got my Vorando at garage sale $15.00

nobody like a bragger

[rwtdct]

Originally Posted by herk7769

I mounted one of these in the Bedroom to augment the Electric Fireplace heater.
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Herk, Where did you get that folding shelf next to your heater. I am looking for one to extend my kitchen counter space. The graphic design looks mine. I need one approx 22"X13 to 14". Its not much but every bit of space helps. I just bought two folding shelf brackets, now I need the shelf. I am guessing I will have to make one myself. I saw yours and was hoping I could just order on somewhere.

Thanks, Robert

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by rwtdct

Herk, Where did you get that folding shelf next to your heater. I am looking for one to extend my kitchen counter space. The graphic design looks mine. I need one approx 22"X13 to 14". Its not much but every bit of space helps. I just bought two folding shelf brackets, now I need the shelf. I am guessing I will have to make one myself. I saw yours and was hoping I could just order on somewhere.

Thanks, Robert

Robert, I replied by PM, but the upshot was it was an OEM TV stand.
They might have them in stock.
Give their parts department a call.

[bunkerful]

The big buddy heater can be mounted on the wall too and it doesn't have to use electricity. love it.

[Having A Ball]

Originally Posted by Kf4mnc

I've seen some of you post about bringing a portable heater to help off-set propane usage. I was checking one of my daily shopping sites today and saw this and thought I'd share.

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heater for $40

Environment: Home A couple other units on sale.

Check bed bath and beyond for the Vornado vh2, if your on the coupon mailing list you get 20% off. We use two on our camper when plug in and they work just fine

[EricInColorado]

On a recent trip up to 8000' in CO, two weekends ago, we brought along our trusty oil-filled radiator. I think you can get one for about $40 at Target this time of year. Totally silent, and CRANKS out the heat. No part gets so hot it will burn a kid, whereas the "blower" type of heater has a screen on the front that can get darn hot. We like the radiator solution.

[Herk7769]

Since our heat vents end in the hallway and bathroom in our 5th wheel, when we have guests we close the pocket door and the hallway curtain.

This cuts off all heat to the bedroom in our floorplan.

I added this wall mounted heater for just those times, and it has come in very handy. Since there is great circulation the wall behind it does not get much beyond warm. Note it works GREAT and only uses 475 Watts.

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