2017 Escape 17B - Heat/Furnace ???

[disneydoc]

We are in Tennessee camping, where last night the Temp. went down to 38*F .

We tried using the Thermostat to put on heat, but no go, Furnace would come for a minute but shut off by itself, till we turned on our Gas.

After spending an hour freezing, we were warm & toasty.

My question - Does Furnace works only on Gas & not the electric ? Is there a switch to make it work on electric ??

Thanks & regards

[PGDriver]

No the furnace is propane only.


Cheers
Doug

[Jim Bennett]

Yes, propane for heat only. 12V required only to run the fan.

[kootenaigirl]

Many people will carry a small plug in electric heater for when they have hook ups.

[rubicon327]

You may be confused with the hot water heater which will run on propane or electric (or even both simultaneously) if you ordered the 2 way option which is Suburban model SW6DE. If it is just propane then you have the SW6D. Both models are wired to the 12V DC system for the direct spark ignition. Only the SW6DE is wired with 120V AC for the 1440 watt electric heating element to work.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by kootenaigirl

Many people will carry a small plug in electric heater for when they have hook ups.

And some will go the more complicated route of installing one permanently.

[Jake930]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

And some will go the more complicated route of installing one permanently.

Jim , what little heater is that? Looks like what I am looking for to put in my 21 on the the 45 degree on the bed.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Jake930

Jim , what little heater is that? Looks like what I am looking for to put in my 21 on the the 45 degree on the bed.

Jim covered it all here, including a link to the exact heater:
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8/electric-heater-install-9453.html

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Jake930

Jim , what little heater is that? Looks like what I am looking for to put in my 21 on the the 45 degree on the bed.

Dave's link covers your query. You could easily build a box around it to protect it, while allowing stuff to get stacked on top if you want.

[disneydoc]

As usual, our Forum members came to the rescue & help breaking in of the new campers, us.

Thank you & regards !

[ReagentGrade]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Jim covered it all here, including a link to the exact heater:
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8/electric-heater-install-9453.html

Unfortunately, this heater (Whispa E50) was discontinued buy the manufacturer. There is no replacement from them so you'll have to go with a different brand. I'm currently installing a Marley QTS 1500T. I don't think it's as nice, but it's available.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by ReagentGrade

Unfortunately, this heater (Whispa E50) was discontinued buy the manufacturer. There is no replacement from them so you'll have to go with a different brand. I'm currently installing a Marley QTS 1500T. I don't think it's as nice, but it's available.

That's too bad, though there were a lot of other good brands and models to choose from.

[float5]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

And some will go the more complicated route of installing one permanently.

That is indeed a fine job on a nice heater. And Jasper was so smart to have that installed right where he could get the most good from it.

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by disneydoc

We are in Tennessee camping, where last night the Temp. went down to 38*F . We tried using the Thermostat to put on heat, but no go, Furnace would come for a minute but shut off by itself, till we turned on our Gas. After spending an hour freezing, we were warm & toasty. My question - Does Furnace works only on Gas & not the electric ? Is there a switch to make it work on electric ?? Thanks & regards

Raj, It won't take much for your 17. This inexpensive little 120V floor/counter top heater keeps our 21' cozy warm, but then, we ordered extra insulation with thermal windows and spray insulation underneath (not sure what extra insulation options you chose). It also has a small footprint and stows easily out of the way in a lower galley cabinet.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Comfort-Z...eater/21899614

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by float5

That is indeed a fine job on a nice heater. And Jasper was so smart to have that installed right where he could get the most good from it.

Jasper is wise.

[cpaharley2008]

Installing a small electric heater is relatively easy, just locate an area near an electric outlet under one of the benches, see here for details http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8...ions-8841.html

[disneydoc]

Thanks War Eagle,

I think we will head to Walmart for buying that heater

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by disneydoc

Thanks War Eagle,

I think we will head to Walmart for buying that heater

Save the receipt. Try any electric heater at home in a small room.
I got a noisy one and returned it for another.

[thoer]

We have had excellent service from Vornado brand heaters (and fans). They are more expensive than most, but are very quiet and reliable.