Forums46
Topics538,871
Posts9,742,430
Members87,122
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
#8072755
12/02/20 02:37 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 797
h20thief
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 797 |
Couldn't figure out where to put this so if this is wrong maybe an admin can move it. I need suggestions on an electric heater for my travel trailer. The old 1971 Avion heater has long since died and I've moved to space heaters without much luck. It was 25 the other morning outside and 45 inside with 2 space heaters running, the little ceramic kind. Not unbearable but the Mrs. will not enjoy that when she comes out. Anyone have a brand/size electric heater that would be better?
Thanks for the info in advance.
Greg
H20thief ------------ Positive thinking may not solve all your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072761
12/02/20 02:40 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 39,608
redchevy
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 39,608 |
We had a 30-foot tongue pull TT. We used a single plug in heater like the ones from walmart/dollar general etc. and it kept it plenty warm in there. Once got the bright idea to add a second and we were sweating. Also far more economical than running the propane furnace.
It's hell eatin em live
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072772
12/02/20 02:49 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,535
jimbob
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,535 |
The oil filled radiator type worked well in my old 30ft. No worries about starting a fire when tyour not in the trailer either
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072778
12/02/20 02:52 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,463
StephenB
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,463 |
One of the 2.5 foot tall oil filled ones that look kind of like a radiator that has a thermostat. They don't get hot enough to start a fire and usually max out at 15 amps but have a couple of lower settings. I find that two of those is more than enough but have to turn one off to use the microwave.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072779
12/02/20 02:52 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,780
J.R.
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,780 |
Wife and I use the Honeywell 360-degree heater from Wal-Mart in our TT, and are never disappointed.
"First come smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire."
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: jimbob]
#8072780
12/02/20 02:52 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,068
hopalong
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,068 |
The oil filled radiator type worked well in my old 30ft. No worries about starting a fire when tyour not in the trailer either I use one in my trailer at fork, 28' and keeps it nice and warm with no worries about fire. about 50.00 at wal mart, home depot etc.
lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA - 903 474 7479 reservations
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: jimbob]
#8072790
12/02/20 02:59 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,805
Big_Country01
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,805 |
The oil filled radiator type worked well in my old 30ft. No worries about starting a fire when tyour not in the trailer either We use these as well. You can set up a small fan next to it to circulate the air and it will stay nice and toasty inside,
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072794
12/02/20 03:02 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19,276
TEXASLEFTY
THF Whiskey Sommelier
|
THF Whiskey Sommelier
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19,276 |
You could run a buddy heater for just a few minutes also, just to warm it up a little
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: J.R.]
#8072799
12/02/20 03:05 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,412
west-tex
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,412 |
Wife and I use the Honeywell 360-degree heater from Wal-Mart in our TT, and are never disappointed.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072809
12/02/20 03:10 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 12,799
Paluxy
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 12,799 |
Most of these 120v heaters are 1500watt, some may move air differently but it's still 1500watts. You either need more insulation or a different heat source.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072817
12/02/20 03:17 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,940
gtrich94
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,940 |
We have a couple of different ones in the trailer. The radiator ones that everyone has been recommending work the best for long term heating and keeping things warm. We also have a couple of the smaller rotating ceramic ones with fans that help heat things up in smaller areas. We got them at either Walmart or Home Depot and they are all $50-$60. Don't wait until the last minute or you will be walking down an empty heater aisle and looking at the $200 guys. As StephenB said, these guys all run between 10 and 15 Amps when they are on their high settings. So if you get more than one, find two independent circuits or you'll be popping breakers.
Thanks, Rich
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072820
12/02/20 03:18 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,276
Marc K
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,276 |
Every type of electric heater with the same wattage rating will produce the same amount of heat. Yes, some are cooler on the surface, but the total warmth added to the space is the same. The only way to get more heat is to have a higher wattage rating.
You will find that around 1500 watts is typically the largest for 120v because that is 13 to 15 amps on the power cord and breaker. Any 1500 watt heater will produce the same 5,100 BTU per hour.
Marc
Last edited by Marc K; 12/02/20 03:19 PM.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: Big_Country01]
#8072833
12/02/20 03:26 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,372
NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
|
^^Cut the Cord^^
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,372 |
The oil filled radiator type worked well in my old 30ft. No worries about starting a fire when tyour not in the trailer either We use these as well. You can set up a small fan next to it to circulate the air and it will stay nice and toasty inside,
(R-TX) .-- " TCNN CURL CRLB VFF VRNO AYR SNDL CGC TLRY MSOS "
_=====___=________==-
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: Marc K]
#8072913
12/02/20 04:24 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,921
PMK
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,921 |
Every type of electric heater with the same wattage rating will produce the same amount of heat. Yes, some are cooler on the surface, but the total warmth added to the space is the same. The only way to get more heat is to have a higher wattage rating.
You will find that around 1500 watts is typically the largest for 120v because that is 13 to 15 amps on the power cord and breaker. Any 1500 watt heater will produce the same 5,100 BTU per hour.
Marc
yep, we have a 1500w Lasko oscillating tower that works well for the rear portion (living/kitchen/dining) of our TT and then use a smaller one that is directed into the bedroom. Running both will warm up the space fairly quickly and then we turn the thermostats down to maintain temperature. This is in a 28' Sportsmen with large slide out.
"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
~PMK~
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8072923
12/02/20 04:30 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 10,496
Halfadozen
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 10,496 |
Our trailer isn't that big - only a 20 footer. We run one small space heater and also turn the fan on to help circulate the heat. Doesn't hurt that we have feather beds and down comforters though.
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: NORML as can be]
#8073044
12/02/20 05:44 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5,851
Lazyjack
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 5,851 |
The oil filled radiator type worked well in my old 30ft. No worries about starting a fire when tyour not in the trailer either We use these as well. You can set up a small fan next to it to circulate the air and it will stay nice and toasty inside, This plus. Once you find your comfort setting. Just turn on an off. My experience is not instant heat but real steady control once you learn how you want temp.
If the 2nd amendment was written just to include guns for hunting, why is there not an amendment to protect fishing poles?
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8073050
12/02/20 05:50 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,372
NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
|
^^Cut the Cord^^
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,372 |
NOT electric but something worth looking at.
(R-TX) .-- " TCNN CURL CRLB VFF VRNO AYR SNDL CGC TLRY MSOS "
_=====___=________==-
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8073100
12/02/20 06:20 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,119
BarneyWho
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,119 |
I run one of these in a 32' TT, and it keeps it plenty warm. Two of them running will run you out of the trailer. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/too...source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Heaters %26 Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Electric Heaters&utm_campaign=LifeSmart&utm_content=77504&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk53-BRD0ARIsAJuNhptauQsUsWwhaDTw-2txuZC2XGav-z_h0MeWFRxPpnt50hAh7ggUiqUaAlXQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: BarneyWho]
#8073154
12/02/20 06:58 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,657
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
|
kind of a big deal
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,657 |
I run one of these in a 32' TT, and it keeps it plenty warm. Two of them running will run you out of the trailer. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/too...source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Heaters %26 Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Electric Heaters&utm_campaign=LifeSmart&utm_content=77504&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk53-BRD0ARIsAJuNhptauQsUsWwhaDTw-2txuZC2XGav-z_h0MeWFRxPpnt50hAh7ggUiqUaAlXQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Hard to beat those when you have electricity. I think they work better than the bigger infrared box types
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: BarneyWho]
#8073400
12/02/20 10:20 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,452
Dalroo
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,452 |
I run one of these in a 32' TT, and it keeps it plenty warm. Two of them running will run you out of the trailer. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/too...source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Heaters %26 Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Electric Heaters&utm_campaign=LifeSmart&utm_content=77504&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk53-BRD0ARIsAJuNhptauQsUsWwhaDTw-2txuZC2XGav-z_h0MeWFRxPpnt50hAh7ggUiqUaAlXQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Same one I used in my 30' TT before I sold it. I am uber cautious, so would set mine on a tray sitting on the stove in the kitchen. Once the camper was warm, I usually ran on the 1300 watt setting with the thermostat on the lower end as well. If on high and high, it was like an oven in the camper. I bought that heater at least ten year ago and now keep it in the bathroom for cold mornings.
Dalroo Deep in the Heart of Texas How about that Brandon!
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: BarneyWho]
#8073420
12/02/20 10:35 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 16,119
Jimbo1
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 16,119 |
I run one of these in a 32' TT, and it keeps it plenty warm. Two of them running will run you out of the trailer. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/too...source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Heaters %26 Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Electric Heaters&utm_campaign=LifeSmart&utm_content=77504&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk53-BRD0ARIsAJuNhptauQsUsWwhaDTw-2txuZC2XGav-z_h0MeWFRxPpnt50hAh7ggUiqUaAlXQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds $19.99 currently on sale.
FJB - Lets Go Brandon BBB - Bring Back Better Awake - Not Woke!
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#8073442
12/02/20 10:43 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 451
spankyttx
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 451 |
I run one of these in a 32' TT, and it keeps it plenty warm. Two of them running will run you out of the trailer. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/too...source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Heaters %26 Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Electric Heaters&utm_campaign=LifeSmart&utm_content=77504&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk53-BRD0ARIsAJuNhptauQsUsWwhaDTw-2txuZC2XGav-z_h0MeWFRxPpnt50hAh7ggUiqUaAlXQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Hard to beat those when you have electricity. I think they work better than the bigger infrared box types my son lives in colorado. he bought one of these heaters last month, he said it works better than any one of the ones he had and recommended i get one for my garage. think i will now that it's getting cold
LI-SI-WI-NWI
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: jimbob]
#8073511
12/02/20 11:23 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,306
DLALLDER
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,306 |
The oil filled radiator type worked well in my old 30ft. No worries about starting a fire when tyour not in the trailer either X2
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8075213
12/04/20 12:35 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 6,083
Wilhunt
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 6,083 |
Have one oil heater and the longer it is on the better job it does. Have another with fan forced heat that has a temp control.
|
|
|
Re: Best Electric Heater for Travel Trailer
[Re: h20thief]
#8075266
12/04/20 01:12 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 451
spankyttx
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 451 |
update on the northern tool 20 dollar heater. it works fine for a 20 dollar heater and is better than what i have...but...the fan on this thing is loud but not unbearable. i think it's a little better than the oil fill heater i have in the garage due to the fan dispersing the heat better, you almost had to sit on the oil fill heater because the heat goes straight up without a fan...
LI-SI-WI-NWI
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|