Want to add heat to enclosed trailer.

[Bushpilot]

I have a Mission 30ft Aluminum enclosed trailer. I want to add furnace and cabinets to the trailer. I have seen trailers with this installed but I am wanting install cabinets that actually look like they are meant to be there not just an afterthought.

What is the best furnace to install, I have been looking at the atwood and the suburban 30btu + furnaces? I understand it is easier to install at ceiling height but want it to not look like an pvc octopus when done.

I have been reading some of the trailer installs on here and have looks at many different threads. Where are you getting your cabinets from? where can I get the materials to build my own custom cabinets.

Thanks
In advanced

 

[griffin86]

I would go with a 35k suburban, I've installed 3. I would get a pre made top cabinet and install it in there. Then route the ducting on the sides of the cabinet. Then run a fan on the floor to move the air around.

A 42k btu suburban will heat my 48' trailer to 30 degrees in the front and 25 degrees in the rear with no ducting.

 

[rusty99]

I realize this is an older thread, but I am currently in the same dilemma about the "ducting octopus". I stuck between mounting it up high vs mounting on the floor.

Seems like a simple shelf with a bit of checker plate bent around is the way I will probably go. Otherwise paying $400 for a pre-made cabinet is all I have been able to find.

 

[MT boondocker]

What type of furnace are you trying to mount?

 

[meathooker]

I realize this is an older thread, but I am currently in the same dilemma about the "ducting octopus". I stuck between mounting it up high vs mounting on the floor.

Seems like a simple shelf with a bit of checker plate bent around is the way I will probably go. Otherwise paying $400 for a pre-made cabinet is all I have been able to find.

Functionally the floor is nice but floor space is too valuable imo so I'd go with a ceiling mount.

 

[rusty99]

What type of furnace are you trying to mount?

Looking to mount a suburban 35,000 Btu model SFQ-35

https://www.airxcel.com/suburban/products/furnaces/sfq-series

 

[rusty99]

Functionally the floor is nice but floor space is too valuable imo so I'd go with a ceiling mount.

I agree with you, the more I think about it...the more I am inclined to mount it higher up at the middle of the trailer with ducting coming off either side of the unit along the roof line.

Now to figure out a reasonable priced cabinet to mount it in.

 

[Brown Dog ADV]

Trailer Heat - Bobbysky Edition

Check out this thread from last season for one of the cleanest heater installations I have ever seen. https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431559&highlight=heater

You might PM him to see if he can provide an update to his project... Keep us posted on what you decide to do.

 

[rusty99]

Check out this thread from last season for one of the cleanest heater installations I have ever seen. https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431559&highlight=heater

You might PM him to see if he can provide an update to his project... Keep us posted on what you decide to do.

Wow! That is a clean install! Some great ideas! Will keep you post on what I end up doing.

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

I would mount it as high as possible. Not sure if those have a sealed firebox, but mounting it low I would worry about fuel vapors. Years ago I watched a shop burn down from a gasoline spill. The hot water tank wasn't on a pedistal. When it ignited the place went up in flames.

 

[donbrown]

Granted the trailer has a 9 ft ceiling but the concept is the same at any height.

I'm very happy the previous owner installed these heaters

Suburban SF30FQ propane heater.

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[donbrown]

Here is thermostat with timer to have trailer preheated when returning from ride.

Note CO sensor next to fire extinguisher.

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