RV heaters – what you should know
Snow powdered landscapes, ground frost and temperatures in the low double-digit range: winter campers enjoy the frosty days outdoors but inside the vehicle, they appreciate comfort. A heater is also indispensable on cool spring days and in autumn. With the right RV heater your caravan can be just as warm and cosy as your home. In our guide you can read what types of heater are suitable for RVs.
Different energy types for RV heaters
In addition to the type of heat transfer, RV heaters also differ in terms of the energy type they use. Air heaters can run on gas, diesel or electricity. There are good reasons for using each of these types of heater. Therefore, before making a decision, you should consider exactly which model suits your RV and fulfils your personal needs.
Gas heater
Gas heaters for caravans and motor homes are very common. This is because gas is already carried in the vehicle for cooking and running the fridge. Therefore, it can also be used for heating.
Gas heaters are available
- as air and water heaters,
- as free-standing heaters in the living room with and without fans,
- with air outlets and individually controlled air flow to the separate living areas.
The heating output that you need varies depending on how large your caravan or motor home is, how well it is insulated and what time of year you travel. For small vehicles there are models with a low output from about 2000 watts, rising to approximately 6000 watts for medium and large vehicles.
Diesel heater
If your motor home or van drives with diesel, a diesel heater is ideal. The RV heater gets the fuel it needs for heating directly from the vehicle’s tank. This is an advantage since you can fill up with diesel at every service station.
Diesel heaters have a very low rate of consumption. At an average heating output of 1000 watts, they consume about 110 millilitres of diesel per hour.
Truma's Combi D 6 is a powerful diesel heater with up to 6000 watts rated heat output and is especially designed for motor homes. With the combination appliance, you can not only heat your RV in winter, but also heat water at the same time. In summer mode, you can heat water without running the heater.
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