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06/2/2018 at 1:47pm
Location: Rugby
Outfit: Vantage Sol Motorhome
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Hi, can any one help, I am looking to put a heater in our van conversion when it’s on the drive not in use, so I think it has to be safe, low running costs as it’s on for weeks, try to keep things dry and Mould free, I have power to the van so no problems there. Any recommendations would be good thanks.
Andy Vale.
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06/2/2018 at 2:19pm
Location: Bolton
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I have an oil filled radiator that I use to warm the caravan when not in use, even then I don't run it continuously just a couple of days a month If I'm not using the van. You can get then at various wattage heat settings - I set mine at 800w and I run the hook up through a 16 amp timer in the house. To be on the safe side its an anti tilt ie if it falls over it switches off automatically.
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06/2/2018 at 7:39pm
Location: uxbridge middlesex
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I use a greenhouse heater. One 40 watts tube .Very little running cost.
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08/2/2018 at 1:31pm
Location: Rugby
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Thanks pepe63, that sounds like a good plan, I think I will remove all seat pads etc, and store them in our spare bedroom as its an empty heated room.
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08/2/2018 at 5:06pm
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I also have an oil filled radiator.
I only use it during very cold spells because I don't drain the van down over winter and try and use it as often as possible.
I also try and air it on a regular basis but there has been a distinct lack of dry days recently.
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It's only an expensive hobby when it's parked on your Drive....use it, love it , live it.
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08/2/2018 at 9:13pm
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We use a greenhouse heater, low wattage but more importantly, I think, keeps the air circulating. This is the second year we have used it, it seems to be working well despite the long periods of really damp/wet weather we are experiencing this year and not being garaged.
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