Recent content by Teresa_374423826

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    Trauma hot water

    Only away until Monday , so not a huge problem . Facilities on site and at least the heating is ok ! We had come to the conclusion that we will need to call someone out on our return . Thanks to everyone who tried to help
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    Trauma hot water

    We have had the caravan for about 6 years , regularly use the shower , have been out in all weathers and this is water situation new . We can get about a small wash basin of hot water before it runs lukewarm and then cold . We can normally both shower comfortably on one hot tank . We have tried...
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    Trauma hot water

    It’s on winter and we only have the option of 0 or 60 and it’s set for 60. Gas only gave us hot water but for the same short time. Now trying electric only
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    Trauma hot water

    The timers not on . Will try on gas and the electricity. We had is set on both . It’s strange because we are gettinghot water but only a limited amount
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    Trauma hot water

    We are on a site . We have a Sterling EcclesSport 584 with a Trauma Combi water heater. We have heating on electricity and gas as normal but hot water runs for a short time before running cold . Does anyone have any ideas ?
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    Gas supply

    We checked again this morning and it was still ok so it was obviously an issue with the lid not being properly open . We will raise the gas regulator placing with the dealer that we purchased the van from . Many thanks for all the help . It sounds daft but we were stumped. We were told that the...
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    Gas supply

    Paul I think you may be right. Although we were sure the lid was open when it didn't work we've just replicated the problem and fully opening the lid enables the gas. We'll check it again in the morning to make sure. Thanks for your help Teresa
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    Gas supply

    Damian You worried us enough for us to go out and check. I was wrong, it does have a bulkhead regulator, then orange pipe to the thing that connects to the cylinder. The regulator is located ~300mm above the locker floor but below the top of the cylinder.
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    Gas supply

    hi The times the gas works, it's constant and works well. When it doesn't work, I can turn the hob switch and there's nothing, no gas, no hiss. None of the switches work, hob, oven or grill. On our last outing, it worked on the Sunday then failed to work untill the following Friday, then...
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    Gas supply

    We have recently bought our first caravan and almost everything is going well. The exception is the gas supply to the cooker. Sometimes when its switched on there is gas there and other times theres nothing . Am I missing something ? or do I have a problem?
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    Novice caravaner and winch challenge !

    We have just bought our first caravan intend to park it at home but we are told we will need a winch to move the caravan up the incline from the road . The caravan is fitted with an Alco stabaliser and the car is being fitted with a detachable tow bar . Can anyone advise on what type of winch...