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Old 11-20-2017, 07:36 PM   #61
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Heater Issues

Just another follow-up, got in from another weekend out with nighttime temp's dropping into the mid teens and again the unit (heater) worked without issue at all. I'm learning the "sweet" spot on the T-Stat is just around 65 deg to keep the trailer at a comfortable 69 - 71 deg. Again thanks to all for your interest.
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Old 09-09-2018, 03:58 PM   #62
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Not happy with no heat

Have a 2017 Cougar 30 RLI. Love the trailer but have little or no heat coming through the 3 vents.
Live here in Canada where one needs heat on cool nights, especially spring & fall.
Will not get up to temp ever with flow just dribbling out of vents.will barely blow a kleenex off the vents.
Anyone else out there with similar issue?
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Old 09-09-2018, 05:23 PM   #63
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heater issues

FF, I assume you have read this post from the beginning, That being said you'll see the final resolve for "my" issue was a combo of things 1) excessive duck line, by pulling the vents up / out by eliminating the extra line I increased the flow by around 30 - 40 %. 2) Ultimately my core issue was my High-limit switch causing the furnace to short cycle. After correcting both these issues I now have a unit I enjoy into early winter. Best of luck!
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Old 11-27-2018, 09:55 AM   #64
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I have a 30FKV with a little different situation. I use electric heat to cut down on LP costs. Down to freezing the electric will do fine keeping mid 60's near freezing. I try to set the thermostat for furnace to take over below that. Set at 65 it works fine, but set lower it will click on and off never heating, waking up to 60, 61. Makes annoying noises all night.
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Old 11-27-2018, 10:02 AM   #65
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I might add, I use two ceramic heaters both on low for a combined 1500 watt load. The fireplace in the living area will heat the cord on high doing nothing for the bedroom. A unit in the bedroom on low and the fireplace on low does good even heating without taxing the electrical system.
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Old 11-27-2018, 10:19 AM   #66
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I have also heard of people using “Mr Buddy” heaters instead of the on board furnace. I guess they are very quiet and safe to use inside.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G51BZU
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Old 11-27-2018, 10:38 AM   #67
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With a tight trailer I am a little leary of non vented lp. I lived several years in a drafty Coachman and use 20,000 btu Procomm blueflame, very nice heat. Here the furnace keeps the tanks warm also, so use it.
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Old 11-27-2018, 10:53 AM   #68
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another great heat source for mobile units is an Espar truck heater, I have a 53 foot commercial trailer using one. Dead if winter uses about 1 gallon diesel a day, forced air nice dry heat with vented cumbustion. It keeps the whole trailer at 70 on low speed. Made for battery use.
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Old 11-27-2018, 01:20 PM   #69
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With a tight trailer I am a little leary of non vented lp. I lived several years in a drafty Coachman and use 20,000 btu Procomm blueflame, very nice heat. Here the furnace keeps the tanks warm also, so use it.
I would definitely crack a window for ventilation if I used a propane heater.
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Old 11-27-2018, 06:12 PM   #70
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I would definitely crack a window for ventilation if I used a propane heater.
I would "open" a wIndow if using a propane or diesel fired heater!!
On second thought I WOULD NOT use either indoors regardless of their safety claims.
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diesel truck heaters are vented and totally safe.
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