temporary heating for my 135 rv

[katfurio]

I will be needing a temporary solution for heating my RV until I decide on a permanent heating system.  My RV is a 1976 completely fiberglass Chinook coach - 126sf on a Dodge Sportsman Chassis.  It is insulated but not well by modern standards.  I will primarily be in sun belt areas but will need to travel into the Rockies in December.  The system will plug into the solar system being installed this fall so if you have a suggestion please tell me the power requirements.

I appreciate you experience and input!   THANKS

 

[Elbear1]

Just to be clear you want a heating system that plugs into your solar for the rockies in december?

 

[regis101]

Temporary, permanent, and temporary/permanent are all different things.
A temporary/permanent solution would be one of the Wave 3/6/9 heater of your choice.
Just my opinion.

 

[B and C]

Doesn't your Chinook already have a furnace? You will not have enough room for enough solar or batteries to run electric heat. If no furnace, a propane heater, a CO detector, an oxygen detector and plenty of ventilation. Read the directions for ventilation on portable propane heaters. They also give off water vapor as a byproduct of combustion.

I really suggest an electric space heater and a generator big enough to run it or plug into shore power if you don't have a furnace. The generator will also come in handy to recharge your batteries when the sun doesn't shine.

 

[jim solo]

I use an electric heater to 40 degree, picture below.
This one does good in my 24 ft RV, HI+LO setting and ocellates too.
I think I paid $29.99 for it.
I am  going to add a sleeping bag this winter.

 

[B and C]

How do you power that heater Jim? Just saying you use it is not helpful.

 

[jim solo]

A long cord from my neighbors house. I have run an underground line
from her house to a shed which I will use this winter it seems, haven't
Hooked it up yet, then I have 30 amps needed in a safer manner.

That little heater does good on a 15 amp GFI that powers it,
Just can't use the coffee maker at the same time. it is temperary
until I get this rig done.

 

[B and C]

Ah, shore power or generator was my guess.

 

[jim solo]

It runs better on my gen when I run it

 

[B and C]

A 12 gauge extension cord is needed for that load on a long run.

 

[MrNoodly]

Turn on the stove.

 

[regis101]

Sure, take the easy way.
Using the stove will work. I wouldn't want to deal with the moisture of an open flame whether its a Mr Buddy or the stovetop. But that's just me.
As always , crack a window.
That's why I mentioned a Wave heater. Yes, it has an up front cost and still needs to have a window cracked but it would serve a useful purpose in the long run.
Just some thoughts.