Infrared Heater

[cardwellm]

Does anyone use an infrared heater only to heat their TT, l have purchased one but this will be the first time using it this winter. If so do they heat well, and do you leave them on all night?

[drdarrin]

We don't use an infrared heater. We use a blue flame heater by Mr Heater.

Infrared heaters warm what they are pointing at, not the surrounding air. Feels great if you're sitting in front of it, not so much when you're not.

We have used ours in temps into the low 30's. Make sure you have a window open and crack open one of your roof vents.

[powderman]

And make sure you have a good carbon monoxide detector.

You don't want to wake up dead.

[cwk]

Not trying to take this off-topic, but I decided against an infrared heater. Too much risk of something getting overheated that is in front of the heater, or anything that might fall in front of the heater. I chose a different heater that I felt was safer.

I use an oil filled, radiant heater in my TT in the winter. It is a delonghi brand and has a thermostat built-in, etc. Sorry I do not remember the model number. It cost less than $100, probably around 70 or 80.

I leave it on all night. There is no carbon monoxide issue since the power source is electric to heat the oil. I have used in it Florida in the winter with success. The temps at night may have been down to the 30's or so. The heater worked fine. I am guessing it may do well at lower outside temps as well.

If you do decide to purchase one, there is one step to perform before using it for the first time. I believe this is in the manual. Let it run on high to burn off any residue that may be on the outside of the unit. Do this outside. After that you will never smell any odors from the unit. Just, nice, quiet, steady heat.

Like others have said, stay safe and be sure you have fresh air with your heater.

[cardwellm]

Originally Posted by cwk

Not trying to take this off-topic, but I decided against an infrared heater. Too much risk of something getting overheated that is in front of the heater, or anything that might fall in front of the heater. I chose a different heater that I felt was safer.

I use an oil filled, radiant heater in my TT in the winter. It is a delonghi brand and has a thermostat built-in, etc. Sorry I do not remember the model number. It cost less than $100, probably around 70 or 80.

I leave it on all night. There is no carbon monoxide issue since the power source is electric to heat the oil. I have used in it Florida in the winter with success. The temps at night may have been down to the 30's or so. The heater worked fine. I am guessing it may do well at lower outside temps as well.

If you do decide to purchase one, there is one step to perform before using it for the first time. I believe this is in the manual. Let it run on high to burn off any residue that may be on the outside of the unit. Do this outside. After that you will never smell any odors from the unit. Just, nice, quiet, steady heat.

Like others have said, stay safe and be sure you have fresh air with your heater.

Not off subject at all, good advice, I am total electric, no propane, so I am seeking advice.

[1bigmess]

Originally Posted by cwk

I use an oil filled, radiant heater in my TT in the winter.

Same. Works great, silent.