Snuglin heater - good for caravans?

[Parksy]

Hi All,
I hope that you don't mind me asking the question here. I am just learning about caravanning and thought "where better to find out if this is a good idea or not..."

I am from a tiny company in Northumberland, and we have just launched a new heating product called Snuglin. We developed it for people to use in their homes, particularly those who struggle to afford their heating bills and so might be too cold most of the time.
We launched it only yesterday, and a significant number of people have said that it would be great for using in a caravan. Now, I am the first to admit that I don't know anything about caravans - I'm very much a tent kind of chap myself.
I know it is cheeky and I apologise if it is against the spirit of the forum, but I would be really grateful if any enthusiastic caravaners could give me their thoughts - is Snuglin something that might be of interest to caravan owners, do you think?

Thanks and best regards
Robin

 

[Parksy]

Actually Robin your post with the url link to your website was in direct breach of forum etiquette rule 6 which states:
You may not transmit any advertising or promotional material.
Unauthorised promotional or advertising material is considered to be spam and spammers face the possibility of being added to a large central anti-spam database.

I'm sure that in the current uncertain economic climate most Practical Caravan forum members would wish you well in your endeavours, personally f.w.i.w. I doubt if there's much of a market amongst touring caravanners because modern caravans are well insulated and come equipped with very good heating systems, in some cases Alde wet central heating. Caravan heating can run on lpg bottled gas or 240v electricity and the 240v is normally included in the price of the pitch, perhaps you could persuade a caravan accessory shop to try a few to see how well sales do.
Haymarket Consumer Media who own and run the Practical Caravan brand have a very good advertising dept and advertising on this forum is strictly by permission of Haymarket, Click Here for advertising dept contact details.

 

[RobinShaw]

Hi
Apologies - my mistake.
The last thing I wanted to do was offend or breach the rules. Is it possible for me to delete the message?
Thanks also for your thoughts and the advertising contacts - I may be in touch in due course.
Regards
Robin

 

[Parksy]

Apology accepted Robin

I could delete the message if you want me to but forum members may be able to provide you with some feedback about whether they would buy a plug in warming cushion

 

[TonyG]

At 50 quid a throw, i don't think so..... i'll just turn the Alde up a notch

 

[Surfer]

Ditto and I have rheumatoid arthritis. Not too impressed with the colour schemes also which look a bit gaudy to me. If priced at about £15 may consider it.

 

[RobinShaw]

Hi everybody - thank you very much for your feedback. It is much appreciated, even if it is not necessarily positive - finding out things like that is why I asked the question here in the first place.
For example - I had no idea that caravans had wet central heating systems these days! Is that something that would be found on high-end caravans only, or is it pretty-much standard across the range?
Regards
Robin

 

[Parksy]

The Alde Central Heating system for caravans has been around for years Robin but it was mainly fitted to high end models because of price and weight. More recently Alde systems are being fitted as standard in mid range models as customer demand for more luxurious fittings and an increase in year round touring in the UK has influenced modern touring caravan design.
The caravans which do not have Alde systems also have very efficient heating systems with lpg / electric dual fuel space heaters with electric blow air as standard. Electric towel rails are not uncommon in well appointed onboard caravan shower / toilet / wash rooms with electric flushing chemical toilets.
If you have a spare half hour and you find yourself near to a caravan dealership pop in and have a look inside some of the display models and you'd be surprised. A modern UK spec touring caravan which can cost between £12000 and £25000 when new according to the model is like a mobile hotel room with every convenience fitted as standard.
The days of gas mantle lighting and 'bucket and chuck it' toilet arrangements are long gone and these days fairly modestly priced used tourers more often than not have electronically controlled heating and lighting systems, well appointed wash rooms and fixed beds.

 

[RobinShaw]

Wow - sounds fantastic - I can certainly see the appeal!
We have a fairly large caravan showroom near here that I pass every day on my way home from work. I think I might stop in and have a look.
Thanks very much!

 

[Martin24]

we find that snuglin works best at home for keeping warm because the proximity to the peeps in the van can be a bit off putting!!!