ceramic heater review

[fpar5578]

What ceramic heater would you recommend using for winter use. Also is battery or electric preferable. Stay warm my friends.

[skigramp]

First welcome to the forum forums ...

We have two ceramic heaters ... one for sticks and bricks and other for motorhome. They are different brands ... both have settings for fan only, 750 watts, and 1500 watts. They are both 120 V. Both have safety switches that turn them off if they are tipped over ... other than the outside cover both work equally well. I would buy the one that best fits your price range and the color that your wife wants!!!!

[VSPA]

Pelonis. Swivel, multi watt version. Got two in the S&B and two in the RV. Have been using that brand for many years. 750/1500 settings, but seldom use on more than the 750 setting

[macnut]

Are there any battery versions?

[Grimesy]

If ycou can, listen to them run and get the quiet one. Might also look at the catalytic heater. They work very well, just need to crack a window for ventilation.

Don G.

[Catch14me]

We purchased an infrared quartz heater from Lowes that we have been pleased with. IDYLIS model LS-3ECO. It has three modes, two heat settings, a remote, and is quiet.a

[fpar5578]

do you know the manufactures name for the rv type?

[John Hilley]

Are you looking for a propane ceramic heater. We have the Mr Heater Big Buddy and it does have provison for using D batteries for the fan. It will also run without the batteries on propane.

Mr Heater Buddy heaters are available from 4,000 to 18,000 btu. They are only portable, but can be connected to the RV propane tank

Mr Heater Buddy Heaters

Camco Olympian Wave heaters are another option. They are available from 3,000 to 8,000 btu. The can be wall mounted or portable with available legs.

Camco Olympian Wave Heaters

We also use infra red lamp electric heaters. We find them better than the ceramic heaters which we also have. The infra red heaters have better air movement.

[wa8yxm]

Years ago I had a Ceramic with a fan speed control,, (Marked TEMP) you turned the fan down and the ceramic controlled the power consumption (Yes, I know how that works but too long to explain) very nice.. Wish I could find another like it.

Today I usually get low cost units.. Higher priced ones may last longer, but they all deliver the same heat per watt, most all are 1500 watt, and I'm not sure the longer life is enough to justify the price.

just make sure they have tip over protection and overheat protection.. Some of mine you pick 'em up they shut off
Some of them you turn 'em any way but "This side up" they turn off. I have 4, 3 currently in service. One spare.

[Sky_Boss]

Just started using a couple different ones.

This one is a tall unit with remote control Works great in our bedroom at night with the door closed and furnace turned down to 60*.



http://www.lowes.com/pd_98826-33454-TCH7090ERL_0__?productId=3262243&Ntt=ceramic+space +heater&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dceramic%2Bspace%2Bheate r&facetInfo=

We also got it's little cousin without a remote for me when I am at my couch watching TV or working on the computer.



http://www.lowes.com/pd_81525-33454-DCH5090EL_0__?productId=3262237&Ntt=ceramic+space+ heater&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dceramic%2Bspace%2Bheater &facetInfo=

[doorguy]

I recently saw the Broan Big Heat Htr advertised at an on line rv supply dealer. I like the fact that it is small and "supposed" to put out great heat. Does anyone have experience with this one?

[Easyrider]

We use 2 LakeWood brand oil filled electric radiant heaters. One at each end of our RV. Has 2 power settings-900 watt and 1500 watt and a thermostat. They work great- we use on the 900 watt setting- and as with all radiant heaters, no fan to listen to. They're about 3' long and about 1' high and keep us very comfortable even in very cold weather.

[DAN L]

any 1500 watt resistance heater is going to put out about 5000 btu's heat regardless of size.
i use the small ceramic box heaters with a fan inside.

[Izzyblueye]

Even though they all put out about the same BTU's of heat there can be a difference in the cost of operation and safety. Most of us don't worry about cost of operation in a RV, but that is most likely not the only place you will use them. I tried a couple of types. The worst was the dish with the heater coil in the center. The best and the type I have kept for several years is the little box ceramic by Pelonis. Thermostatically controlled and so small in size they can be put nearly anywhere.

[al1florida]

Originally Posted by macnut

Are there any battery versions?

Do you mean a propane heater with a battery operated fan? I don't have any info about those. We have used a propane catalytic heater for years though.

About a battery operated 1500 watt heater running off of your MH batteries. Assuming you have 2 coach batteries which have about 200 amp total capacity of which about 100 amp is useable, you would use all your battery capacity in about 1 hour of operation.

[macnut]

Thanks....based on comments here, I purchased the Camco Wave 6 propane heater for my RV. We dry camp a lot, and the heater blower drains the batteries too much. We'll try the new heater out in a few weeks when we camp at Brighton Beach State Park on the CA coast.
Al

[fpar5578]

thank you everyone for your input , I purchased a small 39.00 ceramic heater and it actually works great in my class b. thank you all for your help . staying warm and toasty.