Truma Combi 4 Heater

bobthebodger
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edited September 2016 in Motorhomes #1

Hope this subject has not been posted before. We are in the process of changing our MH the old one has the Truma convector heater/fire as well as the blown air heating but the new one will have the Combi 4 sited under the french bed, has anyone any comments
or experience of this system with regard to noise issues if used at night in cold weather. Thanks

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  • JVB66
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    edited September 2016 #2

    We have the Combi 6 in our c/van under the font bed box and at night on low it is quiet, in fact when i take my hearing aids out its "silent"Surprised OH says its quietWink

  • bobthebodger
    bobthebodger Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited September 2016 #3

    JVB66 Thanks for this reply and many thanks

     

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2016 #4

    We have a Combi, not sure if its 4 or 6. Ours is also under the fixed bed and I would say its a pretty quiet system. The is a boost mode for initial warm up but that doesn't stay on long. When in bed with the heating/water on there is very little decernable noise to be heard at the sleeping end whilst on electrics. Slightly more noise when being operated on gas as the the vent is in the rear of the motorhome.

    David

  • bobthebodger
    bobthebodger Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited September 2016 #5

    David thanks for this it would appear my initial thoughts of it being too noisy at night are unfounded. Regards

  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited September 2016 #6

    I hate background noise any time, let alone in bed.

    One reason I ditched an Elddis order (there were many), in favour of the Bailey was not to have the noisy Whale space heating. Still expected to use an oil fired radiator at night though.

    But no, despite being under the bed, the Combi 4 is remarkably quiet at night on slow speed, really pleasantly suprised.

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #7

    The Whale makes a right old racket in my Bailey caravan

    For some reason I can tolerate it if it's on all the time (perhaps I think I am on a ferry) but cutting in and out wakes me every time. You can get some sound baffles but they don't really make much difference.

    I just get good sleeping bags.

  • WanderingHans
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    edited September 2016 #8

    We have a Combi 4 in our wardrobe.  It's vitrually silent as far as I can tell, except when it's initially starting up.  One thing to keep in mind, if it's under the bed, you will probably feel the warmth through the mattress.  Not bad on a cold night but
    if you like to be cool it could be an issue.  

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2016 #9

    We have a Combi 4 in our wardrobe.  It's vitrually silent as far as I can tell, except when it's initially starting up.  One thing to keep in mind, if it's under the bed, you will probably feel the warmth through the mattress.  Not bad on a cold night but
    if you like to be cool it could be an issue.  

    We can feel some heat in one corner of our mattress but never felt it was a problem even in hot weather when we have the water heating.

    David

  • bobthebodger
    bobthebodger Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited September 2016 #10

    Thanks all for this, the comments about the heat rising from beneath the bed are interesting as the MH we are looking at is situated under the fixed bed.

    Regards

  • WanderingHans
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    edited September 2016 #11

    My husband quite likes it as it keeps his feet warm.  I'm glad it's not on my side as I like to stick my feet out and keep them cool

  • bobthebodger
    bobthebodger Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited September 2016 #12

    These replies just keep getting better. Thanks

     

  • Doug n San
    Doug n San Forum Participant Posts: 92
    edited October 2016 #13

    Cuddle closer, it save fuel and more rewarding Smile

  • TonyIshUK
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    edited October 2016 #14

    We have a 7.5m m/home and use a 500watt wardrobe heater with its thermostat at night on a time clock.  Clicks on at about 5:30am and all is toasty by about 7:30.

    No whirring sounds, or braving the cold to switch the heating on.

    rgds

  • triky auto
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    edited October 2016 #15

    Wink , Hi Tony,,is that a 'tube heater '  ??

  • TonyIshUK
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    edited October 2016 #16

    Hi, it's a Dimplex MPH 500 small box heater. it is a convector heater, quite light and easy to regulate, a lot cheaper some years ago !  I see they are about £50, but our is over 10 years old now and been in constant use  (On cooler nights !!) 

    Most oil heaters are two or three times the weight, and take a time to warm up and cool down.

    Rgds

     

     

     

  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited October 2016 #17

    Yes, we are aware of the heat, under what is my daughters bed. Not a massive problem and ideal in winter, but not on a hot summers night.

    So I operate the water heating on the timer in summer.
    Programme it to go off early evening so we use all the hot water before bedtime, and the Combi is then cool. Then programmed to come on before we get up, so nice and hot for morning ablutions.
    Works well.

  • TrumaCustomerService
    TrumaCustomerService Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited October 2016 #18

    Hi all

    Great to see all the positive comments about the Truma Combi boiler. If anyone needs any further information, please visit our website https://www.truma.com/uk/en/home/

    or call Truma Customer Service on 01283 586020.

    Thanks

     

  • Fysherman
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    edited October 2016 #19

    Good to see you take a look at the forum now and again.

    Wish more manufacturers did.

  • bobthebodger
    bobthebodger Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited October 2016 #20

    Hi Truma

    Many thanks for this, I have used Truma many times in the past with caravan and MH requests for assistance and advice and never had a problem, customer services being first class.

    Thank you 

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