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Post by vikx on Oct 18, 2022 12:22:36 GMT -8
Polaris is a good brand. Your trailer MUST be wired to carry the amp load (normally 13 amps). One big amp item at a time... In other words, don't curl your hair at the same time. LOL I have my original 15 amp panel and it can't handle a tiny electric heater. Good info Dan. The use of a heater can also be determined by the length and gauge of the main cord from outlet to trailer. I had rewired one of my LoFlytes and was using a heater to dry some glue. The breaker popped at the box because I was using a 50' 16ga cord...
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Oct 28, 2022 8:43:00 GMT -8
Yes, you'll be comfortable with a 1,500 watt space heater. We use a simple dual fan speed model that cost $40, and it was more than enough heat.
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Post by turbodaddy on Oct 28, 2022 18:41:34 GMT -8
There is almost nothing better than being able to stay warm and comfortable in a camper when the temps drop. No matter the season, we like to be able to boon-dock...completely off grid. Just this morning we were in a campground in Rhode Island with 36F. temp. The guy in the site next us, tent camping, was huddled around his fire trying to warm up while eating his breakfast. We felt so decadent, with our trusty little Atwood propane furnace cranking out heat so that within about 15 minutes it was about 70 F in our trailer. We have two 100 AH deep cycle batteries, and all LED lighting. As newin62 said, a single propane lamp will provide enough heat to make it comfortable when it is above 50F.
With careful monitoring of batteries, we can easily go for a week or more without plugging in to shore power. Of course, we are not just sitting inside all day. We usually are out and about doing stuff. We only run the furnace for a few hours a a day. It is important to really think about how you expect to use your camper when planning how to outfit it to suit your needs. Less is more.
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