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By far the best is the built in hot air heater. Usually almost silent (12v fan) and thermostatically controlled, will give you the best overall heat.

Next down the line is the oil filled radiator. Ideal for night time use.

Lastly is the fan heater. Ideal for direct heat, drying clothes, etc.

By far the best is the built in hot air heater. Usually almost silent (12v fan) and thermostatically controlled, will give you the best overall heat.

Next down the line is the oil filled radiator. Ideal for night time use.

Lastly is the fan heater. Ideal for direct heat, drying clothes, etc.

Quote: Originally posted by jim oldham on 11/12/2012

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In winter we use a fan heater to give a quick burst, and then we revert to the caravan's thermostatically controlled heater. We turn it onto a low setting for overnight use.

We also keep all the cupboard doors open to thoroughly warm all of the areas of the van for the first night, or two.

Jim.

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I used a halogen heater in February and it was useless. My caravan is tiny and it struggled to heat it at all - won't be using that again!

I find a fan heater warms the van up very quickly and, although I like my room to be very quiet when I go to sleep, I soon got used to the hum of the fan heater.