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hvac:heating [2023/12/18 19:34] princess_fluffypants [Vented Heaters] |
hvac:heating [2024/01/25 10:31] (current) frater_secessus [Vented Heaters] |
Many RVers [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] to get away from temperature extremes, but others enjoy the cold or sometimes get caught in it. The method one uses for staying warm will depend on whether or not one has "[[camping:hookup|hookups]]" (grid connection). | Many RVers [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] to get away from temperature extremes, but others enjoy the cold or sometimes get caught in it. The method one uses for staying warm will depend on whether or not one has "[[camping:hookup|hookups]]" (grid connection). |
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TL;DR: **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:heating#contact_heating|contact heating]])) We generally use propane. | TL;DR: **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:heating#contact_heating|contact heating]])) We generally use propane. Vented diesel heaters are increasingly popular given the very low cost and tolerable build quality of chinese knock-off models. |
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> "Fear of propane will be expensive." -- Sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3260-post-55086.html#pid55086)) | > "Fear of propane will be expensive." -- Sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3260-post-55086.html#pid55086)) |
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See [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLne7MoW21Rk01DYGGfOqIbYt6H1ZFSFks|this exhaustive playlist]] about diesel heaters. | See [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLne7MoW21Rk01DYGGfOqIbYt6H1ZFSFks|this exhaustive playlist]] about diesel heaters. |
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| For those with [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging setups]] babycakesman suggests: |
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| >> The diesel heater draws the most power during its startup cycle((heating the glow plug)), so it can be a good power saving move to start it up while the engine is still running when you park for the night.((https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/19emcl2/solar_for_800/kjhbdck/)) |
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=== Gasoline Ventilated Heaters === | === Gasoline Ventilated Heaters === |