Convert Rv Propane Furnace To Electric

There is an add on kit that can be retro fitted to an rv allowing the propane furnace to remain intact.

Convert rv propane furnace to electric.

Cheapheat is a hybrid rv heater unit that mounts directly downstream of your existing rv gas furnace. An electric rv furnace or portable heater is the most commonly used alternative. To do so requires appliances with substantial power draws and the use of either a 50 amp system or a highly modified 30 amp system so appliances are not all attempting to drink from a 30 amp power cord at the same time. Rv electric induction or propane.

Here is the issue with ripping out the propane system and going all electric. The parts used for this rv heating mod. On a 50 amp rv 12000 watts would be available for heating. Through the years propane gas has been the go to for rv cooking fuel.

Furnace flex hose use excess if redirecting you will need to purchase additional if adding on. Pvc t necessary if you want more than 1 vent. That is nearly 41000 btu s or enough to heat a pretty darn large rv. In this design 2 were used.

To help readers choose between a conventional propane heater and an electric rv furnace this article will compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of both heating systems and further profile the most prevalent options of electric rv furnaces. Flip the switch from gas to electric with a hybrid rv heater just like most modern rv water heaters can switch between electric and propane power as conditions warrant the cheapheat system can go between propane and electricity to heat your rv. It is not inexpensive. Sheet metal screws for fastening the vents.

A carefully adapted tuna can served as the reducer. Vents can use soffit vents or any other 2 3 vent design. Here is a link to it.