space heater?

[jaaybird]

When we open the slide, are thinking about getting a
old fashioned looking Ben Franklin electric stove with glass on the door for astethics.
It is 1500 watts, and when we are plugged into a 30 amp c/g
will this thnigy ruin my wiring in the coach, or blow the electricity at the c/g?
JB

[ChuckWmson]

When were having some repairs done, with the passenger window out for several days, we decided to buy a small electric 1500 watt heater. It is a little cube, 6"x6"x6" with a fan with switch if wanted. It doesn't have the good looks you are talking about, but it does work. Any time there is a chill in the air and we want something faster and directional, we use it. Since it is plugged into a 110v outlet which is capable of handling this load, it just works and I have never been concerned.

Chuck

[jaaybird]

Thanks Chuck!
Another question?
How come you are in SoCal, I am in Fresno

.... and we BOTH worry about HEAT???????

JB

[ChuckWmson]

Fresno is only a short distance from Yosemite and at this time of year the heater feels real good. Probably the same for some night in Fresno, too. The same for Tok, AK in August 2006. Pretty nippy!

Chuck

[admin]

Jaaybird,

The 1500 watt heater stove, or little cube type heater will draw slightly less than 15 amps of your 30 amp supply. Just remember that you only have 15 amps left over to supply the microwave, tv and other things. If you have an electric heating element in your water heater it would be best to turn it off when using the heater.

[ChuckWmson]

I should have added that I run that heater with the genset running, also.

Chuck

[jaaybird]

Thanks Les and Chuck!

Will only rund the heater by itself....
No electric element in water heater pure propane

probably just at night
when it is dark and not very often

just when I want to get " frisky" LOL

[Haffie]

Heya jb,

The power poles (trees) in most campgrounds contain 2 or 3 outlets, a 50amp, 30amp and maybe a 15amp. Get yourself a heavy duty (12 or 10 gauge wire) extension cord, not longer than 50 feet.

Keep your rig plugged into the 30 amp outlet then plug the extension cord into the 15 amp outlet, if there is one. If not, most RV stores sell 50amp to 15amp adapters. Slip the other end of the extension cord into your rig, possibly through the seal of the slide, and plug the heater into that.

You'll keep the RV electrical system intact and at it's 30 amp capacity and still have an additional 15amps for your heater, or extra fridge during the summer.

Depending on how often you'll be using that "circuit", you may want to "hard wire" it into your rig. Mount a shallow electrical box on a wall that won't interfere with the slide, drill a 1/2" hole through the floor and into the "basement". Cut the "female" end off the extension cord and feed that up through the floor and into the electrical box. Strip the wires on the end (I usually "tin" stranded wire) wire it to a duplex outlet, screw the outlet to the box and add the cover.

In the basement, coil the extension cord to keep it neat, use a little silicon to seal the hole you drilled and close the door. When you're ready to use it, open the door, pull out the extension cord and plug it into the power pole. Lower the door (you can slide a piece of hose over the cord to prevent damage) against the cord and you're good to go.

Have a good one,

Haffie

[jaaybird]

Thanks Haffie!!!!!