I am now a proud Beaver owner...August 2016 (1976 Dodge Travco.... 25 years). I have a question regarding heating options. While camped at Tiger Run outside Breckenridge, Colorado last September, I needed to use the diesel boiler option for the Aqua Hot system during the night time temperatures that ranged between 28 ~ 40 degrees.
At first I tried the electric boiler option, however, discovered this method would not keep up to temperatures demands. Research indicated the electrical element was a bit underpowered in that year. While camped in Michigan in November, I tried two 1,500-watt ceramic heaters. Unfortunately, only 30 AMP was available, therefore, the outside breaker tripped (I think the only other demand was the refrigerator). Using one heater was not an issue.
I noticed in the 2004 brochure specifications that there was a factory option for 110-volt baseboard heating. Instead of using electrical space heaters, I have considered installing an additional electrical panel and running power to the front and rear of the coach. I plan to camp in Colorado the month of March in 2017 while snowboarding, and would like to have supplemental heating methods.
Since the windshield is a major heat-loss area, I have investigated materials for insulting the windshield. I plan to try using a clear double ply plastic material that is used in greenhouses and farm buildings. I believe this will cut the heat loss down and help with the constant cycling of the blower fans. If this idea proves fruitful, then I will make the same window coverings for the other coach windows.
Has anyone had experience with using baseboard heaters (hardwired or plug in style), is it possible to add the larger element to Aqua Hot, or have you used other heating methods in place of an electrical space heater to supplement the Aqua Hot system?
Randy