Grassy Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Folks, Since entering the states we seem to be doing a lot of winter camping ! Which means we are using our suburban 35F propane heater a lot. It the past, it was rarely used. We had problems with it and had the sail switch replaced in Lisbon Tn. I have the old the sail switch and the metal part will only go back into position occasionally. The system died again in Hot Springs Ar .a couple days later...identical symptoms..btw, the repair guy tested the board before he replaced the switch.. but we were leaving that day. We are now in Shreveport , La and it was cold last night but we have a little 750 watt heater..it works but have to unplug it if we want to use the coffee maker or toaster This is do-able but... This rig has been rock solid and wondering if this system is a lemon. We will be doing a lot more cold camping with hook ups...need advice. Oh, my son who is an electrician will be with us over xmas in Tx.. I think I would like to maintain the 30 amp connection.. I am thinking of tapping into it.. add a separate fuse box..and just put one in the main part of the rig... probably at the back of the rig. The latest discussion of this on this board was in '15..wonder if technology has changed. thanks all.. Quote . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted November 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Anybody hear of or use the "cheap heat" add on option ? Quote . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) We have 50 amp connections and I wired a 6' baseboard heater to take the chill off next to our chairs. It works okay but it is not very efficient. It ups the electric bill noticeably. This one is a 240 volt model. Edited November 26, 2018 by Randyretired Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 9 hours ago, Grassy said: Anybody hear of or use the "cheap heat" add on option ? I have Cheap Heat installed in my 5er. It works pretty much the same as when on propane. I can’t really tell a difference in heating output. I like it as an option when staying in a non metered spot. I figure using the provided electricity is much better than paying for my own propane. My cheap heat is the 50 amp version though. They came out with a dual mode 30 amp/50 amp option after we bought ours. I don’t know how well the 30 amp option works and I never looked to see if they offer a 30 amp only option (since my rig is 50 amp). Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) Would something like this help? https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/redstone-infrared-quartz-rolling-mantel-fireplace?cm_vc=IOPDP1 They have several sizes. We use this one when we need a touch more warmth: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tough-Buddy-18000-BTU-Portable-Radiant-Propane-Heater/3011768 Edited November 27, 2018 by NDBirdman Quote 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 I have used propane in enclosed spaces.. but in my experience, they add a tremendous amount of moisture ... We tend not to be long stayers .. we are being charged electricity where we are now at in Mission.. I have heard negatives about baseboard that is why the cheap heat interests me.. I have emailed the company with no response.. are they still in business..and I have looked for local dealers.. but no one lists them.. Thanks, Ian. Quote . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy Posted December 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Update. Ran into a ex airplane mechanic who rebuilt my system. It is a heck of a lot quieter and heats faster now. After trying to contact the folks at cheap heat to find a dealer, they couldn't bother to respond by voice nor e=mail. I contacted several places where we are parked and most had heard of them but that was as far as I got. It looks to me that they have gone under or are in the process of... I think this is a topic I will dig further into..but not while I am on the road. Thanks Quote . Arctic Fox 29-5T . Beagle co-pilots - Faffy and Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 With a 30 amp connection, you can only get a certain amount of heat out, without tripping a breaker. The only time electric heat is cheaper, is when the power isn't metered. Cold costs $$$. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 I dont use the RV furnace unless I have NO OTHER options. I prefer to use a ProCom ceramic brick heater. Propane, high efficiency and does the job better than anything else I have used. Your trailer likely could use a 2 or 3 brick. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted December 25, 2018 Report Share Posted December 25, 2018 With 30 amp service in you RV, I would recommend putting in a dedicated 15 amp recepticle for your heater. I have 50 amp service on mine and still use a dedicated 15 amp heater service to prevent breaker tripping due to intermittent high loads...hair dryer, microwave, etc. The dedicated service is plugged into the parks 15 amp outlet and has a 15 amp male input mounted through the camper wall and connected to a duplex recepticle near the 15 amp input. You can mount a circuit breaker/fuse in the circuit if you plan on using the parks 50 amp service adapted to 15 amps. This setup has worked well for me and for several others who have used it. Charlie Quote Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdog353 Posted December 25, 2018 Report Share Posted December 25, 2018 I use the propane pro com heater too. Very efficient use of propane. Very useful when boondocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 on the same deal here... heat. is there a usable way to do a floor heat? kinda like heating pads just under the floor but above the insulation? i know electric is not very good at heating, why this is just a thought. heat only the areas that would need it, as in around the bed, in-front of the chairs, maybe the hallway/stairs, bathroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Sure. Just keep in mind the power requirements, and the service size in your RV. 30 amp rigs will struggle to run on all electric heat. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 no problem. i can just buy a second eu3000, just for the floor heat. the rv i have now. lets just say the cardboard walls are the insulation. will be happy in about five years or so i can buy a far better unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 We use electric heater(s) to take the chill out but we also keep going to warmer climates and don't stay in cool/cold places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsnext Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 RVs 4 Less in Knoxville, TN is a Cheap Heat dealer and have installed plenty of systems if you are still interested. Quote 2016 Volvo VNL780 D13 I-Shift 2016 DRV 44 Houston 2015 Smart Cabriolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblo Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Grassy, Is this the website you tried to contact: https://www.rvcomfortsystems.com/# They are still in business, far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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