Sweeney
Administrator
I think this depends on where you live. If you are in a dry, cool climate where its never above 80 and there's always a breeze...tell me where it is so I can move there.
But in pretty much every state south of the northern border, in the summer, you'll want AC. Even in Wisconsin and th e dakotas it gets warm. The only place I've ever been where it was totally unnecessary was in the UP of Michigan, near the water. I suspect that was just good timing.
Even if you don't plan on using it, its a good bet --- its not an option that can not be added later. The majority of people are going to want it. If you decide to resell at some point, you'll eliminate many potential buyers.
Now, as for heat, a 400-watt under-desk style electric heater will heat the inside of the camper perfectly well down to the mid 20s. If you are camping colder than that, you may need a 1200 watt. Both require shore power...you won't be able to run any electric heating or cooling off of the onboard battery.
The furnace - if I were buying again today, I would not get this option. Since most times I camp with power, the above solution works very well, and I'd rather have the outdoor storage for things like tiki torches, tent stakes, and emergency propane bottles (1lb just to run the cook top if I ran out in the 'big' bottle)
But in pretty much every state south of the northern border, in the summer, you'll want AC. Even in Wisconsin and th e dakotas it gets warm. The only place I've ever been where it was totally unnecessary was in the UP of Michigan, near the water. I suspect that was just good timing.
Even if you don't plan on using it, its a good bet --- its not an option that can not be added later. The majority of people are going to want it. If you decide to resell at some point, you'll eliminate many potential buyers.
Now, as for heat, a 400-watt under-desk style electric heater will heat the inside of the camper perfectly well down to the mid 20s. If you are camping colder than that, you may need a 1200 watt. Both require shore power...you won't be able to run any electric heating or cooling off of the onboard battery.
The furnace - if I were buying again today, I would not get this option. Since most times I camp with power, the above solution works very well, and I'd rather have the outdoor storage for things like tiki torches, tent stakes, and emergency propane bottles (1lb just to run the cook top if I ran out in the 'big' bottle)
