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I received my Envi heater a couple days ago. Delivered in an efficient manner - packaged well.
Opened and read instructions (really, I did). Found that the box serves as a template for locating the two hangers. Sweet. I tested the unit inside my house first - as I read a couple comments saying it had a strong smell during the first use. Didn't notice... felt warm air waifing out the top.
I looked at placing it in a few places in the trailer. I didn't necessarily want it in the (mid) bedroom because I can use enough blankets to keep warm. My intent was to warm the living area. The first place, on the curbside end of the kitchen cabinets. Though I anticipated having to remove the original magazine basket from the cabinet, I found that I'd also have to remove the fold up-down counter extension to accommodate the heater. Nix. Then I looked at the curbside wall on the other side of the entry door. Realized that it would exit just at the window/curtain area. Probably not the best idea. Plus it would be "close" when setting the gaucho to the bed position. And the closest electrical outlet was a bit far away. Finally settled on securing it to the pantry door in the kitchen. Not exactly as far fwd as I wanted but figure it will heat the kitchen/living area - especially if I pull the bedroom divider closed.
Locating the position for attaching the two hangers was easy with the template. I lucked out and was able to locate it so that the pantry door will still swing full open with the heater secured and it does not interfer with the latch. Sweet. Unfortunately, the 6' cord is about 1-1/2" too short to reach the bedroom outlet. I purchased a short "heater/iron" extension cord. I'll be present while in use anyway. Oh, and it can be removed easily by just pulling/sliding it off the hangers - for non-use or when traveling!
Don't yet know if it will be cool enough on my Thanksgiving trip to use it or not. If I do, I'll report back on its efficiency.
I considered the LP powered ones. But thus far, I haven't boondocked.
Here's a pic of it installed.
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