Infrared heating

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  • richardandros
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    edited July 2020 #32

    This system is fitted as standard in our Knaus😀. Not used it yet, though.

  • JVB66
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    edited July 2020 #33

    We had that system on a Fleetwood c/van it worked fine  ,in todays vans it can be fitted but most have the heater fitted on the offside (gas vent ?)which would mean quite a run to the nearside

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2020 #34

    The position of the boiler is irrelevant. They are intended for use on blown air heating only & just divert heat from the caravan into your awning

  • JVB66
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    edited July 2020 #35

    If you thought about your comment? i think you will find the majority of  "boilers" these days do b oth jobs and the as the outlet for the gas exhaust fumes is now it seems on the off side away form exhausting into anyone useing an awning    ,to get the hot blown air to mid way  awning side would need a long  pipe without it running under the LV   as most manufactuers run the shortest route to have a more efficient system 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2020 #36

    Is it an age thing, or is it evolution? Being cold I mean......🤔

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2020 #37

    I haven't had blown air for quite a while but it did run under nearside bunk and also on some baileys that we looked at a few years ago.

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2020 #38

    Probably an age thing, although in my case an arthritic thing. If it is below 65 I definitely will be wearing a thermal vest. However we don't have an awning these days. 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2020 #39

    you need to think about your own comments and how this awning heater works .... 

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  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2020 #41

    The desire for an awning heater is natures way of telling you to retire to the inside of your van.

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  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2020 #43

    A&J, I bet you’re soooooo glad you asked now🤷🏻‍♂️🙄. 

  • allanandjean
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    edited August 2020 #44

    Well having just seen this thread, whist looking at my posts, wondered how I had forgotten about it???

    I wrote it on a weekend, the following week was busy work wise and then a family hospitilisation, followed sadly by a bereavement, so all in all a bit busy.

    As I tried to make clear this was a request for peoples experiences at home with the possibility of caravanning use if the portable type were used.

    That is not now an option, I have been firmly told, so now only considering the infra red wall mounted type for use at home.

    We do carry a fan heater, for use if required, in the van but its not been used for quite a few years and then it was usually on our annual New Year rallies when sitting in the awning and the temp was not rendered bearable by multiple layers of clothing.

    Thanks to all who responded but R2B may have a point!

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