We use a ceramic electric heater (it is small and I think it was about $18 from Walmart a few years ago) and it has worked well but we have a 23' travel trailer (no canvas). We run it on low heat and it keeps the trailer comfortable even with the outside temp in the mid 40's

 

I was going to post the same question. I have a furnace in my 22ft Gulf Stream but get jolted awake every couple of hours during the night when it starts up. Do most Travel Trailer owners use auxillary heaters to keep the edge off the chill. I would think this saves a good amount of propane.

 

Electric heater - be super sfe.

We often use an electric heater in the fall. But I ALWAYS make sure that the ONLY electric heaters used in our rig are equipted with a "tip over" safety switch, as well as an High temp" sw (abt 350 deg). If the unit is bumped so any part of the base is lifted more than 1/8", the heater TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN, until it is stable again. My family is too valuable to spare $5.00 on the cost of a GOOD heater. (Don't use the heater if it has ONLY a high temp switch. If it were knocked over onto a cloth having oil or solvent on it, or some synthetics, they can and will ignite at a sustained 350.) AND keep ALL conmbustable at least 36" from the front of the heater. Learn "NOT TO BURN." I also have a dedicated outlet for the heater which goes DIRECTLY to the park post outlet - 20 amp. Taht way I can use the heater and the microwave, at the same time!

 

As an additional tip abt the heater we use, I got it at Lowe's. I Think we paid abt $20-$25. The associate that helped me didn't realize the heater had a tip sw until I showed her. I pushed against the top of the front and heard the 'click'. She had just had 2 hunters looking for one w a tip sw.

 

My heater does have the tip over switch. I wanted it because the grandkids are with us sometimes and they do knock things over now and again. It was much quieter than the propane furnace and cheaper to run. I just replaced our 23' travel trailer with a much newer 35' Winnebago/Itasca Suncruiser so I don't know what the heater will do with this, or if it will be needed. I pick it up in a few days - the fun begins.

 

charlieo,
Sounds like a big step up, no fooling around with baby steps. Have fun with the new rig, we're testing the electric heater therory this weekend, temps are near 12 C or mid 40F.
Stay between the ditches.

 

:rotflmao1:I need to help out the oil companies. I feel so sorry for BP and all

 

I use an "eden pure" , its about the size of a small cooler, and a little pricy ( like 270-400 ish ) it works off infared tubes, it is the best investment i ever made for fall camping. I leave it on 24-7 inside the camper, it does NOT get hot on the outside at all, it is very quiet, and i think its rated for like 1000 sq ft, type it in to google if your interested. I sleep comfortably at night and do not worry about it at all.

 

The Eden Pure is getting rave reviews from a lot of users. It is pricey but it's alleged to be one of the most efficient heaters on the market. I believe they have 3 sizes for different size rooms. I believe the sizes are for 200 sq ft, 400 sq ft and 1000 sq ft. One of the biggest benefits is the outside is supposed to be cool to the touch and therefore pretty safe. Did I mention they are expensive? Some RV owners I now, prefer two smaller units rather than one big one to control different parts of their rig.

 

We use one in our 30' 5 ver. I don't remember the make, but we have had it about 10 years now. I heats the whole trailer when it stays above 40 degrees outside. It has a thermostat and tip over safety feature. We are headed ut there this weekend, I'll get the name.

 

We are still using the electric heater in our "new"35' motorhome. The Itasca has a heat pump and also gas heat. The heat pump/AC unit is at and under the head of the bed so it is kinda noisy when it comes on. The electric heater is still the quietest option for us at night and it heats well with the temps in the low 40's.

 

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it doesn't utilize genuine wood, so you can basically utilize everything year around! Regardless of what the conditions resemble outside, you can nearly convey the normal components to your home with and electric chimney whenever of the year!

 

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it doesn't utilize genuine wood, so you can basically utilize everything year around! Regardless of what the conditions resemble outside, you can nearly convey the normal components to your home with and electric chimney whenever of the year!

Well, even though it sounds way too promotional, I agree. Usually fireplaces are much safer than regular heaters, since they're attached to the wall and can't fall by accident.
It is basically a 1500 watt space heater with added lights. Unless there is debris in it, there should not be an issue. The fan and heating element are in the upper section of the unit. And if you ever take yours apart you'll be disappointed at the simplicity, but it does work. We have used ours overnight the last 3 winters and rarely ever need the furnace.

 

Does anyone use a electric blanket that they recommend?

 

It seems I cant find a good electric heater to keep the chill off.

I don't know how much room you have, but I used to heat a small house with 3 oil filled radiator heaters. DeLonghi is my brand of choice. I still use one in my basement. They throw off a lot of heat but, unlike other types of heaters that require clearances that would be tight in an RV or tent, there's no glowing coils or intense heat to burn people, clothing, drapery, etc.

 

Indeed. I have the same question

 

We used to use an electric heater in our pop up, it was sold years ago, before the divorce. Unfortunately, I can't remember brand or model. It wasn't very large, we usually sat it on the floor, and it had a thermostate or something, I think. Bunks also had heated mattresses, so I would plug it in and warm it up a few hours before bed. We preferred not to use the propane heater.

 

Loving this thread, I think this is a very interesting discussion

 

We use a small heater with automatic temp settings in the front of the coach. We can adjust the temp at night to keep the chill off and turn it up a little when we awake. I also like the way it rotates from side to side and heats the entire room.

 

I rarely have enough power to run an electric heater. I use a Little Buddy heater sometimes in the evening. Making coffee in the morning helps warm up the rig. Now I have lithium batteries and have enough power to run the furnace in the am. At night I never run a heater and rely on a good down sleeping bag and Pendleton blankets. With the trailer closed up It is a lot warmer than the outside temperature.

 

My dad used to use an electric heater when camping at commercial sites... back in the '50s.
I avoid such sites like the plague... Its dispersed primitive camping for me!
I have met folks that use electric blankets (in addition to a generator).
I only use a heater to warm the tent in preparation to enter or leave the sleeping bag (then turn it off).
I gave up on buddy heaters because they do not have a thermostat and thus waste propane, mine has provision to source propane from a large tank.. (Some also have altitude issues). ...I do like the portability, though.
I gave up on large, unvented, propane heaters (18,000 - 30,000 BTU) and attempts to heat a tent all night after being awakened by a cold condensation rain in the tent at 3 or so in the morning.... NOT fun! Yes, I know; a vented heater would solve this... It is easier for me to just take the edge off the cold with a, temporarily used stove heater; and use a good sleeping bag to stay warm.

Enjoy!