Furnace in uninsulated trailer

[goridedoo]

Have a 7x29 trailer, walls are finished, ceiling is not. No insulation. Considering doing heat at some point... will there be extreme condensation without any insulation?

I have no intentions of sleeping in the trailer or anything, just would like to be able to thaw sleds and gear out. Any thoughts on BTU?

 

[newmy1]

I had the same trailer in Aluma. It will get condensation but not terrible. My trailer heated up quick and worked like a charm but my ceiling was finished.


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[MT boondocker]

The amount of condensation you will get will depend on the type of heater you choose to run. An RV type heater will not cause you much if any condensation, compared to one attached on top of a propane bottle.

 

[Coldfinger]

See the Alternative Furnace Option thread which is about 7 below this one.

 

[trackvs2wheels]

Just installed a suburban 40k btu furnace in my un-insulated (but fully finished) 7.5'x18' plus 5' V trailer. There is a little condensation first thing in the morning after sitting outside in freezing temps all night, but it quickly dissipates as the furnace runs. GET THE LARGEST FURNACE YOU CAN!!! It takes quite a bit of hot, moving air to fully heat and dry the space inside a trailer...especially when un-insulated.

 

[Timbre]

Those little Diesel heaters are pretty amazing. No condensation inside the trailer at all. Used propane for years and the ceiling would drip water when the heater was on, then freeze the drops when it was off. I used to bring a towel along to wipe the ceiling off once the frozen droplets thawed. Sure don't miss that!