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Is it technically possible to put the electric heater on while towing? If so, is that a good idea or not?

With the cruddy weather, would seem to be nice to be able to turn up and not have to wait for the van to warm up...

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 31/3/2010

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No, the electric heating runs from 230v mains and you won't be hooked up to EHU when towing!

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Not familiar with your van but all the vans I have come across depend on EHU for electric heating. Would need a long cable!

Also a strict 'No' to running with any kind of gas heating switched on, it doesnt take that long to heat up a Caravan once on site, and its just not worth the risk of a fire starting or or something worse such as an explosion if anything went wrong whilst towing.

Julia

Duh, of course, need 230V  - sorry!

No, I wouldn't consider putting the gas on...

Quote: Originally posted by andyjack on 31/3/2010

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i would not do it but you could use a power inverter this converts your 12v into 230v

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Hi Nelmo

Alternative plan of attack to Misssizipi's, arrive on site locate pitch, reverse Caravan in have OH stand by the have her plug in Cable, then wind down steadies, then go and fill water container, then sort out all the other items unload car etc etc, by that time she should be nice and warm!!!

Regards

Woggle

Quote: Originally posted by mickyallsorts on 31/3/2010

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I will put my thinking cap on, will invent something and make a million. OH is always moaning the van is cold when we turn up on site.

Micky

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Quote: Originally posted by nelmo on 31/3/2010

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Is it technically possible to put the electric heater on while towing? If so, is that a good idea or not?

With the cruddy weather, would seem to be nice to be able to turn up and not have to wait for the van to warm up...

 

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Up in Wharfedale this last week, we arrived on site, set up and then I started on the awning. After putting the awning up, whilst the heavens opened, and having the rain run off the awning roof right down my neck as I tried to ram home the rock pegs, the van was lovely and warm when I was finally allowed in.

So there's your answer - stay outside till the little lady has warmed the van for you!

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by azusuk1 on 01/4/2010

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I just run a 50mm pvc pipe from one of my car heater vents into the caravan via a small opening I drilled in the van gas cover locker and in to the area under the seats. From there it was easy to extend to all parts of the van. Simple (and effective too).

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