Heating my Dolphin

[toadog]

Hi all, Was wondering what some of you do for cooler times . My wife does not like the propane heat , because she is ether hot or to cold with no in between . I see there are some heaters like a electric fireplace or a lot of small ones. We live in the NW and I will not retire for 9 months. Then we will head for warmer places, thank you,
Bob , Rita Bazley

[Fred and Bonnie]

I don't know what type of thermostat you have, but a digital will hold the temperature within tighter limits. We use a 1500W electric unit at night, perhaps this unit could be used to even things out.
fred

[Frantz]

We installed a small electric fireplace in place of the drawers between the pilot & co-pilot seats in the cockpit (possible on a DP). With the generator running we also use this to give us extra heat while rolling down the road.
Cool/cold nights we leave an oil-filled radiator on all night. We occasionally need to use the furnaces to take the chill off but for the most part the 2 electric heaters keep us toasty down to about 30 degrees.

[Elf111]

We have spent the last five winters in a 5th wheel in cold climate. We use an oil filled electric heater with a small fan on top blowing down it keeps the floors warm and circulates the air. This along with furnace keeps it toasty.

[njs42]

We use an electric heater and have found that by itself it can keep the rig relatively warm. It has a fan and I plug it in in the kitchen area and aim it toward the bedroom. Wife love it warm. I also should add we have a heating blanket---works fine.

[autofish]

We use 2 and some times 3 1500 watt heaters in temps as low as 5f keeps us real toasty.

[kennersonf]

I'd have to go along with a small 1500 watt electric heater with a fan in it. I put one on the dog house and it keeps the coach warm. This helps keep the propane heater from cycling on and off as often.

[4Fun]

"Ditto" on the 1500W electric heater suggestion. Does the job and is quiet.

[Rook]

Me too. Two 1000/1500 watt electric heaters w/fans and thermostat. One in the front and one in the bath pointed toward the back. I run them at 1000 watts. When it gets real cold, the main heaters (propane) kick in occasionally. Works great! Rook

[floridaflash]

We use two cheap Wal-mart 1500 w heaters with fans hooked up to the CG's power... never had the need to use our propane.
David

[toadog]

Hi all,
Thank you for all the suggestions . We just got back from a small trip and I forgot the lap top. It looks like the electric fireplace will fit in a cabinet low down at the end of the living area. I like the idea of changing the thermostat to a digital . I have a oil feel heater, my wife say when we travel it dose not look nice.So thank you for all the suggestions .
Bob Bazley