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01-11-2017, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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Who installed your CHEAP HEAT?
We are travelling to Nashville in September and thinking about contacting RVSFORLESS to have the cheap heat installed.
If you had yours installed there how was the experience?
Thanks
Don
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2016 38RSSA FB Paint, induction cooktop, 3" Risers, solar, 4 batteries, Cheap Heat, MorRyde Steps
2017 F450 Lariat, CC, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. Retrax, TS3 Hitch, 55g aux.tank, 200 psi air system
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01-11-2017, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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RVs for Less installs the Cheap Heat system on all the new DRVs that they have on the lot, as far as I know. We bought ours (see signature) from their new unit inventory, so the Cheap Heat system was already installed at delivery. They are an RV Comfort Systems (Cheap Heat) dealer/installer, so they should have plenty of experience.
We love the Cheap Heat system. All we ever use is the fireplace plus the Cheap Heat to keep the 5th wheel warm down into the 20s. Even then, there's reserve capacity left as both the fireplace and Cheap Heat (furnace) are still cycling.
Rusty
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Rusty, Sandy, 2 Shelties (Coby & Callie) & Conner the Campground Cat
2016 Ram 3500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 Dually, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10 axle, 39,100 GCWR, 30,050 trailer tow, B&W RVK3600
Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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01-11-2017, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
THOR #1661
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RollingRetreats did ours. It's a GREAT mod and worth every $$$. If fact it's keeping us warm right now in COLD PalmSprings, CA area.
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01-11-2017, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Axis
State: Mississippi
Posts: 402
THOR #6203
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What's a cheap heat system?
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01-11-2017, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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Cheap Heat
Great to know. Thanks alot.
Are there any separate controls for the Cheap Heat system or it is controlled from thermostat.
thanks
Don
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2016 38RSSA FB Paint, induction cooktop, 3" Risers, solar, 4 batteries, Cheap Heat, MorRyde Steps
2017 F450 Lariat, CC, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. Retrax, TS3 Hitch, 55g aux.tank, 200 psi air system
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01-11-2017, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonandPatti
Great to know. Thanks alot.
Are there any separate controls for the Cheap Heat system or it is controlled from thermostat.
thanks
Don
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It's controlled from the thermostat just as the furnace would be. The only "control" is a toggle switch in the control cabinet labeled "Gas/Electric" that allows you to select between the propane burner or the Cheap Heat's electric strip heat as the heating medium.
Rusty
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Rusty, Sandy, 2 Shelties (Coby & Callie) & Conner the Campground Cat
2016 Ram 3500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 Dually, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10 axle, 39,100 GCWR, 30,050 trailer tow, B&W RVK3600
Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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01-11-2017, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sforl
What's a cheap heat system?
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CheapHeat
Rusty
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Rusty, Sandy, 2 Shelties (Coby & Callie) & Conner the Campground Cat
2016 Ram 3500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 Dually, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10 axle, 39,100 GCWR, 30,050 trailer tow, B&W RVK3600
Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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01-11-2017, 04:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
THOR #1661
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We have a switch that is either Electric or propane. They are both tied into the T stat.
Cheap heat is a 220V electric coil added to the plenum of the heat system. You need shore 50A power or a 220V gen as I listed above.
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01-11-2017, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29D
State: Florida
Posts: 248
THOR #5756
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What is the cost for such a Cheap Heat system?
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01-11-2017, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
Cheap heat is a 220V electric coil added to the plenum of the heat system. You need shore 50A power or a 220V gen as I listed above.
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Just a comment - the strip heating elements can be wired either as 240VAC or 120VAC. The latter would allow one to run it on either 30 amp or 50 amp service, BUT it would cut the heat output in half. I wouldn't recommend it. You can always use propane for the times you're restricted to 30 amp service.
Rusty
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Rusty, Sandy, 2 Shelties (Coby & Callie) & Conner the Campground Cat
2016 Ram 3500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 Dually, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10 axle, 39,100 GCWR, 30,050 trailer tow, B&W RVK3600
Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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01-11-2017, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Georgia
Posts: 187
THOR #1667
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RVs for Less wired ours in when we bought our unit.
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01-11-2017, 11:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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So it wouldn't be worth looking at for 120v service?
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01-12-2017, 05:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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You'd have to decide that. It's just that, for a given number of strip heating elements with constant resistance, 120VAC will produce half the heat (wattage) as 240VAC.
Rusty
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Rusty, Sandy, 2 Shelties (Coby & Callie) & Conner the Campground Cat
2016 Ram 3500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 Dually, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10 axle, 39,100 GCWR, 30,050 trailer tow, B&W RVK3600
Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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01-12-2017, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RustyJC
You'd have to decide that. It's just that, for a given number of strip heating elements with constant resistance, 120VAC will produce half the heat (wattage) as 240VAC.
Rusty
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True - but I still wouldn't dismiss it if a 30A coach... A smaller coach (which 30A rigs typically are) doesn't need the same heat as a larger coach - and still cheaper than burning propane when electricity is included in the site charge...
On 50A rig - I would lean towards the 220/240VAC option.
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Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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01-12-2017, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mo_mike
so it wouldn't be worth looking at for 120v service?
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imho, no!!!
I think ours cost $1,200-1,300. NOT "Cheap" but WELL worth it.
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01-15-2017, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 43' MS Atlanta
State: Arizona
Posts: 117
THOR #1683
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Slade at Rolling Retreats installed our Cheap Heat also.
It was $1300 last April.
Joe
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2016 Mobile Suites 43' Atlanta
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01-16-2017, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,837
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RustyJC
Just a comment - the strip heating elements can be wired either as 240VAC or 120VAC. The latter would allow one to run it on either 30 amp or 50 amp service, BUT it would cut the heat output in half. I wouldn't recommend it. You can always use propane for the times you're restricted to 30 amp service.
Rusty
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Or run my 220V Gen, but that would be completely stupid!
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01-16-2017, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 292
THOR #5374
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Has anybody installed the Cheap Heat system in a Vegas ?
I spoke with the manufacturer and he was not familiar with the Vegas and was not sure if it would fit.
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01-20-2017, 05:31 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 36rssb
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 116
THOR #3288
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hudsoner
What is the cost for such a Cheap Heat system?
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I was quoted $1500. for cheap heat at r.r. on 1-16.This is on a new 36
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01-20-2017, 06:11 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 43' MS Atlanta
State: Arizona
Posts: 117
THOR #1683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kannon
I was quoted $1500. for cheap heat at r.r. on 1-16.This is on a new 36
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So, like most everything else, the cost has gone up a bit. Did you buy your rig there?
Joe
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2016 Mobile Suites 43' Atlanta
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