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Old 12-25-2024, 05:31 PM   #1
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Coach heat

I have a new to me 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer on a Mercedes chassis. If I am plugged into shore electrical and I turn on coach heat, am i still using propane heat?
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Not sure.


BUT, if you are trying to heat your RV without propane and you are hooked up to shore power, you can use space heater(s)/etc to heat your RV. They are inexpensive. Might not be the most elegant solution, but might fit your current needs.


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The answer is: It Depends.

Depends on which heat you are turning on. My Class C thermostat had a setting for "gas" & a setting for "elect". Depending on which I chose, I was either using my propane or my heat strips.

Some RVs (like my Bounder) even if I selected "elect" for heat, if the thermostat temp was set for more than 5 degrees above internal air temp, the propane kicked in first to bring the inside temp to within that 5 degrees. Then the propane would shut off & my heat pumps would handle the heating.

What does your manual state about your RV's furnace operation?
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Old 12-26-2024, 05:23 AM   #4
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Thank you. This is the.morning after I asked. A chilly might in FL. I am plugged into a shore box but I can see by the levels indicator I have used propane. Quite a bit. So I suppose I have answered my own question. I have far to go before I learn about this Tiffin. So very many items and gadgets. I read thru the books and manuals but was uncertain about the heat. Tonight I will definitely have a space heater. Thanks for the responses.
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Thank you. This is the.morning after I asked. A chilly might in FL. I am plugged into a shore box but I can see by the levels indicator I have used propane. Quite a bit. So I suppose I have answered my own question. I have far to go before I learn about this Tiffin. So very many items and gadgets. I read thru the books and manuals but was uncertain about the heat. Tonight I will definitely have a space heater. Thanks for the responses.
Your Tiffin Wayfarer is most likely a 30amp rig.
A typical electric space heater that you plug in to your electrical outlet can only be a maximum of 15amps, regardless of what style. Therefore, in your rig, that only leaves you 15amps for the rest of your rig to use.
For example you might exceed your total draw by using a toaster, or a hairdryer, or a coffee machine, or even your onboard electric water heater at the same time. Remember, your onboard converter is always monitoring and charging your batteries while you’re plugged in also.

Big rule to remember…..NO MORE THAN ONE of the above mentioned appliances AT THE SAME TIME!

Anytime you’re plugged into shore power, and you have ANYTHING plugged into an electrical outlet, your total maximum is 30amps.
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The maximum for most electric space heaters is 1500 watts which equals 12.5 amps at 120 volts.

Best practice is to no have he space heater on the highest setting for overnight.

We camped for years using a 30 amp cord and would limit heavy draw items to two, but not for extended times. This worked for us.
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The images I found on the net show the Mercedes Wayfarer to have the typical propane furnace. The OP will be should be able to step outside the door and hear it firing when it's running. Can also go outside and feel the heat coming out of the heater exhaust.

Not sure but his rig could also have a heat pump unit up top. Heat will come out of the ceiling vents when it's running.

As said, a cheap space heater will work pretty good in that size rig. Just have to be careful not to try and run everything at one time since a heater like this set on high will use almost half the electrical capacity a 30 amp rig is rated for. We use one in cold weather but only leave it on the lower 900 watt setting when we sleep.
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