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Originally Posted by DocMike
This was our first winter and as such I had 30 amp service run out to the RV and we put a small space heater (with a preset at 43 degrees freeze prevention setting) so as to not have to winterize. We have used it as sole heat on a few camping trips, one really brisk morning we needed to kick on the gas to warm things up...after that the space heater managed to hold a comfortable temp.
Doc
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Doc, you indirectly bring up an issue that should also be discussed. Even if you could heat your motorhome solely with portable space heaters (could run two heaters on 30-Amp service if needed), it's probably a good idea to exercise the propane heater from time to time. It would be different if the RV was 100% electric, but as long as there is a propane system in place, I think I would run it occasionally whether needed or not.
I'm curious what the owners' manual says about idling these systems for long periods of time.