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Old 10-30-2018, 06:25 PM   #1
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Need new Ceramic heater for 24/7 Heating @ 50 degrees

My neighbor convinced me to leave a ceramic heater on in my `14 Monty during the winter keeping a temp of 40~50 all day and night while stored in cold conditions. Does anyone have one they swear by. I currently own but it won't let me set a temp under 60 degrees
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Old 10-30-2018, 07:49 PM   #2
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One of the problems with ceramic heaters is that if the power fails, even for just a few seconds, they don't come back on.
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Old 11-05-2018, 08:00 AM   #3
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One of the problems with ceramic heaters is that if the power fails, even for just a few seconds, they don't come back on.
Huh? We have two small Pelonis ceramic heaters which do not have that problem.
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Old 11-07-2018, 05:36 PM   #4
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One of the problems with ceramic heaters is that if the power fails, even for just a few seconds, they don't come back on.
This is not true for my heater. It comes back on no matter how long the power was out.
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Old 10-30-2018, 07:58 PM   #5
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I'm OK with that
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Old 10-30-2018, 08:00 PM   #6
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I will still be winterized
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Old 10-30-2018, 09:00 PM   #7
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I think 60 degrees would probably keep an average of 50, maybe less. I’m going to try setting mine on the table or island, so it shuts off sooner.

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I guess my question is why have a heater on if you are winterized correctly. I don't know of anything in the rv that could be hurt with below freezing temps. I remove all can goods and pressurized cans when in storage. If you are in extreme cold conditions then the heater probably would never turn off and electric heaters use a lot of electricity.
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Old 10-31-2018, 08:07 AM   #9
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Your going to cost yourself well over $120 a month in increased power costs for something that is not needed. Winterize it and remove things inside that could freeze.. canned foods, water, etc.. everything else will do just fine.
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Old 10-31-2018, 02:13 PM   #10
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Thanks for all the advise but can I get back to original question please?
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Old 10-31-2018, 04:56 PM   #11
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Where did your neighbor get his information from? Does he have any scientific data to back it up. Or is this just his opinion? If there is any such data to back this up I’d like to see it.
People have been storing campers in cold climates for decades without any heat or apparent damage. I think I will continue to do so.
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Old 10-31-2018, 05:08 PM   #12
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You do that mlh!
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Old 10-31-2018, 05:09 PM   #13
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I need a new ceramic whether you agree with me or not
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Old 11-01-2018, 07:26 AM   #14
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I need a new ceramic whether you agree with me or not
I still carry two small ceramic heaters from my days in our Montana's.

We only winterized one Montana and left it up north, and we only did that for 2 winters. The first time I did it the vinyl flooring in the hallway curled up. So the next year I left a ceramic heater on and no more issues.

Now I haul them around and use them once and awhile to keep from running my heat pumps or the furnace when it gets chilly. Can't remember the brand but they weren't expensive, maybe $30 each. I would go out and look at them but we are right in the middle of a bad storm.
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Old 11-07-2018, 05:34 PM   #15
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lmao...

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I need a new ceramic whether you agree with me or not
I understand, you want what you want!.

We use a 1500 watt Maxi-Heat model #CH115B while camping on cold nights, works great. We have had it for years. I just did a quick google and amazon search for it and was unable to locate a new one for sale...So...best I can do is give my recommendations on what I would look for in a different brand or model when this one quits:
1. MUST have tip over kill switch (on the bottom, see pics)
2. Oscillating (selectable on/off)
3. Ceramic
4. Shorter in height = less likely to tip over AND easier to store if you choose to keep on board. Also gives more choices where to place it while in use.

I just tested my heater...it comes back on at the same setting if I un-plug it, wait 30 seconds and then plug it back in...(no worries if you lose power). This is likely due to the type of switch for off/low/high (hard select)

You could get 2 (or more) and locate them through out your camper if you buy the smaller units. (in size)
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Old 10-31-2018, 05:55 PM   #16
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There isn’t a lot of difference in electric heaters they are all 100% efficient. Do a Google search for caramic heaters and choose one that fits your needs. We don’t know how cold it gets where you live. We can’t know how many watts or BTUs you need to keep your camper as warm as you would like.
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Old 10-31-2018, 06:31 PM   #17
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What brand of ceramic heater is your neighbor utilizing? Thats where I would start my research at.
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Old 11-01-2018, 05:41 AM   #18
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I run on in my basement during the winter, I just have a dietec from homedepot. It worked last winter.
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Space heaters are in the news every winter and not for good reasons!
I would think getting a little heat then cooling at night could cause condensation?
Look at all the RVs on dealer lots just winterized.

But Pelonis makes a well reviewed one. Walmart has some models or you can order online.
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Old 11-01-2018, 07:59 AM   #20
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Coming from boating world,,, for us running a de-humidifier was far more important than heating. If one does not control condensation in humid environment,,, you'll have water dripping from vents and AC coils. Combine one with a small spaceheater (size depending on severity of your winter, ie latitude altitude). On my farm we use small portable ceramic heaters that kick-in at 40 F to keep things from freezing.
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