Author Topic: Heater for rv (Read 6069 times)

n_mathews13 · « **on:** February 05, 2018, 09:20:46 PM »

I'm looking for a propane heater for rv. One that doesn't use electricity. Any ideas?

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2018, 09:23:31 PM »

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n_mathews13 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2018, 09:26:50 PM »

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kirkl · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2018, 09:29:09 PM »

Big buddy heater is what we use in our trailers during elk season. Run a hose to the outside to a tank. Works great.

follow maggie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2018, 07:36:22 PM »

Another vote for a big buddy heater. I use one in my camper with a hose to a bulk tank outside & it works awesome. Keeps my early 1990s pick up camper warm & comfortable down to single digits

baker5150 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2018, 07:54:36 PM »

I used a big buddy a few times and it would set my CO detector off. I switched to a Wave heater and use less gas and never have CO issues. Not bright at night either

CP · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2018, 08:01:31 PM »

I wouldn't use one that wasn't vented.

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:31:19 PM »

I have a 31' trailer. Kids sleep at one end, wife and I at the other. I've wondered about doing 2 waves, one at each end on low
Dad have a procom and it does well, but like the wave

Magnum_Willys · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2018, 06:47:20 AM »

Last I checked Big buddys aren’t certified for inside use with anything but the small screw on tanks. One leak on hose or hose fitting and doa. Theory is screw on less chance of failure and maybe not enough gas to do lasting damage.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2018, 06:57:03 AM »

Interesting inquiry. I have a pop-up and the heater drains the battery more than the generator can charge it up. The RV guy told me I needed a bigger inverter (maybe converter) to recharge the batteries better. It sounds like the Wave would be a better and more cost-efficient solution.

kirkl · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2018, 07:40:56 AM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on February 07, 2018, 06:57:03 AM

Interesting inquiry. I have a pop-up and the heater drains the battery more than the generator can charge it up. The RV guy told me I needed a bigger inverter (maybe converter) to recharge the batteries better. It sounds like the Wave would be a better and more cost-efficient solution.

Are you charging with your trailer wire plugged into the generator? When we do long dry camps I take a battery charger and hook directly to the batteries and charge that way. Your basically getting a trickle charge through the inverter.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2018, 07:44:44 AM »

Yes, that's how I charge. With two batteries, do I just hook up to one or up to the pos on one and the neg on the other?

kirkl · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2018, 09:17:18 AM »

do you have two 12 volts or two 6 volts? I run two 6 volts on my trailer.

baker5150 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2018, 09:30:06 AM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on February 07, 2018, 07:44:44 AM

Yes, that's how I charge. With two batteries, do I just hook up to one or up to the pos on one and the neg on the other?

if they are both 12 volt batteries, just connect to one battery.
If they are both 6 volt, either use a 6 volt charger and connect to one battery OR a 12 volt charger and connect to one batteries + and the other batteries -

kirkl · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2018, 09:40:44 AM »

http://www.batterytender.com/connecting-chargers
some good diagrahms for different scenarios

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2018, 10:43:45 AM »

Quote from: kirkl on February 07, 2018, 09:17:18 AM

do you have two 12 volts or two 6 volts? I run two 6 volts on my trailer.

2 12s

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2018, 11:59:03 AM »

I have two 12v
I am wired up to charge batteries when have gen going or plugged in to truck, but I hate hearing that furnace run off and on, it's loud and it uses juice. These don't use electricity and are quiet

kirkl · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2018, 12:16:11 PM »

Quote from: Magnum_Willys on February 07, 2018, 06:47:20 AM

Last I checked Big buddys aren’t certified for inside use with anything but the small screw on tanks. One leak on hose or hose fitting and doa. Theory is screw on less chance of failure and maybe not enough gas to do lasting damage.

Some info from big buddy website.

The Most Popular Portable Propane Heater in North America. This patented radiant 4,000-18,000 BTU Liquid Propane heater connects directly to two 1 lb. cylinders and is the perfect solution for heating enclosed spaces like cabins up to 450 sq. ft. An integrated fan increases the heating capacity of this unit, blending radiant and convection style heat to give you the best of both worlds. Two swivel regulators give you the ability to adapt usage from disposable cylinders to a remote gas supply with the purchase of a single hose and filter. To light the unit, simply push and rotate the knob. The built in Piezo sparking mechanism will take care of the rest. With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off, you can be sure that you will enjoy years of comfortable indoor safe heat.

CP · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2018, 12:48:52 PM »

Big Buddy and every other propane heater produces water vapor and if everything is operating properly, low levels of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide. So, unvented, the best case scenario is a lot of condensation and breathing low levels of nastiness. If not operating at 100% efficiency the nastiness level goes way up. These heaters are not for closed spaces.

Vent the crap outside:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZTDX14/ref=twister_B071WDCCTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&coliid=I3VM2K2NCQVQ4A&colid=104ACWL5BN2N6

syoungs · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2018, 10:13:43 PM »

Definitely vent a buddy heater to be prudent. With that said...

I played around with a buddy heater or 2 at work the past few weeks. The co output was almost below the detection limit of my equipment (1ppm), we have WAY more issues running into co issues with our Honda 2k generators. Running 10' or so away from wall tents, we easily surpass safe levels very quickly if the wind blows wrong.

I use a buddy heater, I also have a co detector in the area. I sleep well, and warm.

follow maggie · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2018, 11:48:10 AM »

It's easy to run one safely in an RV. Proper ventilation is all you need. Crack open a nearby window. I leave the lower storage door of my pickup camper open a bit where I run the hose to the outside bulk propane tank and a CO monitor within 24" of the heater & the monitor has never registered anything. The heater that CP posted won't work in an rv. Its minimum wall thickness is way thicker than any rv. If you find one that will work with the thin wall of an rv, you run the risk of that hot exhaust setting the wall insulation on fire if it gets too hot.

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2018, 10:21:39 PM »

Got the ProCom heater. Now I need fittings for tapping into furnace propane line

MADMAX · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2018, 10:36:17 PM »

Clay pot
Not overnight

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2018, 09:17:34 PM »

Brought it from propane up front Put a valve in it for BBQ hook up.

MADMAX · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2018, 06:04:14 AM »

Nice job

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2018, 11:36:46 AM »

Now I'm looking for a couple battery powered fan to push air around

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