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It has been known for the thermostat to be positioned so its too close to the heating elements so they cut out quicker. You can get ones with a longer reach so they can be positioned away from the heater. What happens if you run the heater on convection without the fan?

David

We had this problem on our last van.  The thermostat for the space heater was located in a general instrument panel in the sidewall of the wardrobe.  The heater was immediately below the wardrobe, and the vented floor of the wardrobe allowed a substantial amount of warmth to build up in the wardrobe. The internal plastic housing of the instrument panel got quite warm, which must have had an effect on the thermostst in which it was housed.

To avoid the heater changing to cold air, we had to keep the thermostst setting at its highest point.

Bertie.