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dogscenturion

19/4/2013 at 9:31am
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I am thinking of using the small oil filled radiator in the caravan overnight rather than having the gas fire on. What I want to know is if this will be ok, seeing that is for a house rather than a caravan
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don-maureen

19/4/2013 at 10:06am
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it depends on the amp...
with nothing else on you could go to 2ooow [2k]
but you would prob roast... most seem to use 1k on thermostat at low....

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19/4/2013 at 12:29pm
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Much safer than suing a gas fire overnight. Get one with an adjustable thermostat. Our Delonghi Bambino has 1-6 on thermostat and adjustable power setting upto 1.5kw which would be more than enough for a caravan overnight

Have you thought about heated mattress toppers instead. We have ones from Lidl that are adjustable and can be used left on or used in advance and switched off. Will keep you much warmer than trying to heat all the cold air in a van

dogscenturion

19/4/2013 at 1:02pm
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Your not going to believe this but its more for my elderly dog than me he isnt very well and his coat is thin due to his illness and his basket will be near to the gas fire, plus I do want to leave it on seeing there have been incidents a few weeks ago, even though I have a carbonmonoxide alarm. Mine had an thermostat on it too but the wattage is 700.

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19/4/2013 at 1:42pm
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We've got one of these, and it's great for chilly nights, and also use it in the study in winter!

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19/4/2013 at 5:02pm
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Another vote for the Delonghi. Absolute brill. Keeps the van nice and toasty.

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I have a delonghi bambino 800w in a tent and it's fabulous.

lyn hathaway

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yes weve used one in caravan on a cold night with no problems

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dk168

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My next door neighbours have a motorhome with at least 4-berths, and they take a small oil fill radiator with them over Easter with no reported issues.

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20/4/2013 at 9:07am
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Another vote for the delonghi bambino we leave ours on all night keeps the van lovely and warm.

Sue.

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20/4/2013 at 10:17am
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Instead of carrying a big bulky heater a skirting board heater works just as well and far lighter..

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Oil filled all the time

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timtheenchanter

20/4/2013 at 10:55am
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another vote for the bambino, used them in some old vans, and only in the real extreme needed to use the gas heater, was down to about -10 at the time though.

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Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 20/4/2013
another vote for the bambino, used them in some old vans, and only in the real extreme needed to use the gas heater, was down to about -10 at the time though.

And another! They are the bees knees, and really effective.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 20/4/2013
Instead of carrying a big bulky heater a skirting board heater works just as well and far lighter..

Skirting board heater? Not heard of them...

Anyway, you's have got me looking at oil radiators now too.

Never thought of it this way, they'll be quieter than the blown heating going through the night.

What Kw would be best though, 1Kw or a 1.5Kw?

There's no point in getting one too small though and having it going full tilt, struggling to keep the cold out....

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