Add heater?

[glennco]

Cost less than 600 to have mine installed at the factory. Generally I'm a DIYer, but in this case I left it up to the factory

[Jon Vermilye]

For those that boondock, but want a conventional furnace, look at the Atwood 8012 II. Produces 12,000 BTU and draws 1.8 amps. Provides plenty of heat for my 17' Escape, and ran fine at 10,000' near Leadville, CO last August - Yes, I needed heat in August!

[Vtec]

Jared, you are right on about flare fittings for LP, my bad, been a while since I did that furnace job. I do everything by the book and purchased identical fittings that were used from RV manufacturer last time and will do the same again. I also installed the Atwood furnace. That one was great and I think more btu than the Suburban and it didn't kill the battery. Anyone know the stats of which one draws less current, the Atwood or the Suburban? The Atwood is more $ but the Suburban is the one that Scamp uses. Any recommendations for either?

[Shirley LaMoine]

Linda,
FWIW, in the ten years I've had my burro I've used my Coleman Sportcat tent heater twice - spring camping at the north rim of the Grand Canyon (9000') and last month in a snowstorm at Bryce Canyon (8000'.) I camp at over 8000' and find that between my dog and my down comforter I stay cozy. I typically camp from late April thru October.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Vtec

... I also installed the Atwood furnace. That one was great and I think more btu than the Suburban and it didn't kill the battery. Anyone know the stats of which one draws less current, the Atwood or the Suburban?

There are many models of furnace from each of those manufacturers, but in the small 12,000 BTU/hr (input) size typical of our trailers I believe that the Atwood mentioned by Jon is the clear low-power leader.

[Thee Jimbo]

Originally Posted by deryk

well now is the time you might see some used vented marine boat heaters for sale on ebay! something with a low to no poser useage and less btu's then the furnace.

Do you have a link to these heaters, or a full searchable description.

Thanks!!!!!