We used to own a Bailey Ranger that was fitted with a Carver Fanmaster electric heating system which was brilliant. We have recently bought a new Senator Arizona which has a Truma Ultraheat system which is all but useless ! Anybody else had the same problem ?
Truma ultraheat problem
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Les,
If you switch on the electric heater its best to let it warm itself up for a fair while before turning the blown air on. If you turn on the fan too quickly it will cool the heating element before its had chance to warm up.
If you switch on the electric heater its best to let it warm itself up for a fair while before turning the blown air on. If you turn on the fan too quickly it will cool the heating element before its had chance to warm up.
Damian
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Les, maybe if you explain the problem some more, some useful help may be forthcoming.
Until then, we have the Ultraheat system and find it very good.
Until then, we have the Ultraheat system and find it very good.
Ok, more info.... I have turned it on by selecting 500,1000 or 2000 watts and by turning the central knob up to 3 - 4 It sounds as though the fan starts to run and the element in the heater comes on but the heat output is VERY poor. It is so poor that we have taken to using a good old fan heater ever since we've had this new caravan, now that's not progress is it ?
I am quite happy to accept that I might be doing something wrong but please tell me what it might be ? I have scoured the Bailey handbook but nothing in there seems to help.
I am quite happy to accept that I might be doing something wrong but please tell me what it might be ? I have scoured the Bailey handbook but nothing in there seems to help.
Damian
Moderator
Hi Les,
OK, so the heater is working.
The best way of using the ultraheat is to select a temp of 5 or 6, make sure the fan is OFF and select the 2000 if it is cold, but remember to take account of the ambient temperature.
Wait until the heater is producing a good amount of heat before turning the fan on and then only at slow speed.
You have to bear in mind that you are passing cold air over an electric element, and it will draw all the heat away if turned on too soon and will feel as if it is not working.
If you need instant heat, use the gas to bring up to temp as the electric is heating up.
Remember too that depending on where the temperature selector switch is located you may suffer from the electric heater getting up to temp, then cutting out for longer than it should, as the thermostat is located inside the switch.
If this is a problem ,it is an easy fix to have a remote sensor fitted, if still in warranty, by the dealer.
OK, so the heater is working.
The best way of using the ultraheat is to select a temp of 5 or 6, make sure the fan is OFF and select the 2000 if it is cold, but remember to take account of the ambient temperature.
Wait until the heater is producing a good amount of heat before turning the fan on and then only at slow speed.
You have to bear in mind that you are passing cold air over an electric element, and it will draw all the heat away if turned on too soon and will feel as if it is not working.
If you need instant heat, use the gas to bring up to temp as the electric is heating up.
Remember too that depending on where the temperature selector switch is located you may suffer from the electric heater getting up to temp, then cutting out for longer than it should, as the thermostat is located inside the switch.
If this is a problem ,it is an easy fix to have a remote sensor fitted, if still in warranty, by the dealer.
Hi Damien
Thanks for the help. I'll have another go with your comments in mind. We are due to be using the 'van next weekend. The 'van is a 2008 and we have only used it for 2 weekends so far. I'll get back to you
Les
Thanks for the help. I'll have another go with your comments in mind. We are due to be using the 'van next weekend. The 'van is a 2008 and we have only used it for 2 weekends so far. I'll get back to you
Les
Damian
Moderator
Les
We had the same issue with the heater in our 2008 Abbey. As Damien advises, use the gas to heat the 'van initially and then switch to electric once everything is up to temperature.
We found this by trial and error over the Easter weekend..brrrrrrr!
It all works a treat now, just as "Summer" is here.
Good luck.
We had the same issue with the heater in our 2008 Abbey. As Damien advises, use the gas to heat the 'van initially and then switch to electric once everything is up to temperature.
We found this by trial and error over the Easter weekend..brrrrrrr!
It all works a treat now, just as "Summer" is here.
Good luck.
we have 07 Indiana which was pretty poor There is a remote sensor already fitted on ours clipped to the gas sensor.We have insulated much of the ducting,there is a long length underneath that clears all the axle bits also surprisingly long lengths inside.We wrapped it with thin plastic insulation that is supposed to be equal to 2" of polystyrene.With the temperature control up to 8 or 9 the van gets really hot,around 6 is now fine.Also as stated the fan has to be slow unless gas is on .
Well, as planned we used the Ultraheat this weekend and with the knowledge of everyones comments It was all very much better than it was before, so Thank You to those who helped me, much appreciated.
Now, as we were away on the Isle of Wight during that nice bank holiday rain, my next task is to work out how to make a 2008 Senator float !!!!!!!!!
Thanks All
Now, as we were away on the Isle of Wight during that nice bank holiday rain, my next task is to work out how to make a 2008 Senator float !!!!!!!!!
Thanks All
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