Beware Where The Thermostat Is Mounted.
My older Keystone camper came with the heater built in, right at the very back end of the camper, and at floor level, by the door. The thermostat control was mounted to the cabinet wall just about 15 to 18 inches “directly” above the heater…? This essentially, for obvious reasons, made the heater “worthless! It got toasty warm right by the back door and the heater would shut off, but… the front end of the camper, and particularly the bed cab-over area remained…cold! It was a waste of propane! I have no idea where the factories are mounting the thermostat these days, but it needs to be mounted somewhere up toward the front end of the camper, far away from the heater itself, if you want to be able the heat the camper anywhere near efficiently/overall.
Since Blazer brought up the subject of “condensation” and the need for a heater. Here’s a thought. The newer campers condensate and rain inside far more than the older campers ever did because the top material they are using these days…does not breath! The original top material had “breathability” which cut down on condensation formation a whole lot. There was/is never any condensation on the walls/fabric of the top at all. The “only” places condensation forms in my Keystone are along the ceiling/roof trim strips and on the two folding top support end panels and hinges. And… the glass windows, of course! With all due respect, and thanks, to both Stan and Ben, who have been very responsive and helpful with regard my inquiries about the old “Tan” material they used to use. We need to “lobby” you fella’s to seek out a more “Gore Tex” like, breathable, top material! And… it wouldn’t hurt to return to a much friendlier, warmer, more natural environmental color as well..? Just a thought! Thanks!
Coop.
