Best Portable Space Heaters

Above, the ceramic space heater I use in The Beast. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Running a built-in RV propane heater is not the most economical way to heat the interior.

First, if dry camping, a generator has to be running to generate power for the unit, eating gasoline. They will run on a rig's battery, but that drains the battery in short order. I found that out at Joshua Tree National Park a few years ago. Plus, it eats up propane as well.

I use a ceramic space heater that will run off the campsite's power supply, thereby saving gasoline and propane. I picked it up at a Topeka, Kansas Walmart. I only dry camp twice a year at most anyway.

Travel + Leisure has an article on the best portable space heaters. The one I have isn't on the list. One of my home space heater's fan motor died recently, so I am in the market for a replacement.

They wrote:

If you're one of those people who always runs cold and can never quite seem to warm up, you're probably familiar with space heaters. They heat up quickly and are often portable and affordable, if you know where to shop, that is. If you're looking for a compact heater you can take room to room this winter, or even on a cold-weather camping or RV trip, we've rounded up six space heaters that will be sure to fit your needs. From an oscillating tower that rotates 70 degrees to a stylish, modern heater that looks more like a piece of decor than a heater, we have you covered.

To see the space heaters they recommend, go here.