Alde heating night time temp (winter)

[CrewOVtwo]

Does anyone have any advice on night time temperature settings for alde heating?

There seems to be very little correlation between the alde dial and the actual van temperature, and in order to save a couple more nights experimentation, that have so far left us dripping with sweat and then nearly frozen to the core, we could do with some tips.

We will be hooked up to 16 amps if it helps point us in the right direction.

Many thanks.

 

[JTQ]

11 to 13 C
Saves a lot of cycling noise activity in the night, along with us being too hot under the winter duvet.

edit: we would normally be on LPG, so have the boiler noise along with circulating pump cycling.

 

[Martin_E]

Does anyone have any advice on night time temperature settings for alde heating?

There seems to be very little correlation between the alde dial and the actual van temperature, and in order to save a couple more nights experimentation, that have so far left us dripping with sweat and then nearly frozen to the core, we could do with some tips.

We will be hooked up to 16 amps if it helps point us in the right direction.

Many thanks.

What temperature would you have set at home at night?

 

[Jcloughie]

We have had two vans with Alde heating and found that they hold a fairly constant temperature. However, I managed to improve the fluctuation further by adding a remote temperature sensor sending unit which I placed over the lounge. So less affected by being close to the door.

Other than that. We set it to around 14c. But it really depends on personal preference.


John

 

[ProfJohnL]

Unfortunately having a dial with temperatures marked on it can be a problem, becasue the accuracy of those setting is significantly affected by the actual position of the sensor. Its quite common to find a 5 degree or more difference between the set temperature and the comfort of the heating in the caravan. Other issues such as the heater may turn down automatically but may seem reluctant turn up again as the temperature drops is quite common.

Logically if you have tried two settings, and one was too hot and the other too cold, try halfway between those settings, and repeat the process using the halfway mark each time, you should fairly quickly establish the prefered setting.

But that setting may prove inadequate if the external temperature changes. Each caravan can be different as can the expectations of each user , so what may be right for any other caravanner may not be right for you.