Frequently asked questions
Why do we prefer the Truma VarioHeat over a diesel heater?
Why do we prefer the Truma VarioHeat over a diesel heater?
The Truma VarioHeat is the heater we recommend for the X1 because it is compact, quiet and built for small spaces. It has intelligent fan control for efficient heating, digital thermostat control, and it vents propane moisture outside the camper. Here is why we prefer it to a diesel heater:
- No diesel smell. Diesel will almost certainly spill at some point, and the smell is hard to get out of your camper and your gear. Propane does not have that problem.
- One fuel for everything. Propane runs your heater, your cook stove, your HOWL fire pit and other common propane accessories, so you carry and manage a single fuel.
- Quick setup. Connect to propane and turn it on.
- No propane stored inside your camper. Our QuickDraw propane bracket keeps your tank outside the camper.
- Professionally integrated. Super Pacific is a Truma certified installer and dealer, and we install and test your heater at our shop in Portland, OR.
I thought propane heaters created condensation. Is that true here?
I thought propane heaters created condensation. Is that true here?
Burning propane does create water vapor, which is why unvented propane heaters can leave a camper damp. The VarioHeat is not an unvented heater. It is a sealed-combustion furnace that pulls its combustion air from outside and sends its exhaust, including that moisture, back outside through the exterior intake and exhaust port. Nothing from the burn is released inside the camper, so you get dry, comfortable heat without fogged windows or damp bedding from the heater.
Is it quiet?
Is it quiet?
Yes. The VarioHeat is one of the quietest heaters you can put in a small space. Its NightMode setting is built for sleeping, so it keeps the camper comfortable and runs quietly all night long. Intelligent fan control adjusts the heat output to hold your temperature without constant on-and-off cycling. Owners regularly mention how quiet it runs.
Do I need to store and transport propane inside my camper?
Do I need to store and transport propane inside my camper?
No. The QuickDraw propane mount lets you carry your fuel securely on the outside of your camper, so propane never has to ride or be stored in your living space. It is easy to load and easy to access when you reach camp.
