Truma heating - gas/electric mix

Smileydaz replied on 26/11/2019 11:26

Smileydaz

Posted on 26/11/2019 11:26

Hi All,

This is my first time using the discussion forum so be gentle with me.

I purchased my first motorhome a few months back, a Swift Escape 614 and have used it several times over the past 3 months or so. I’ve encountered a few teething problems which the dealer has happily rectified, however, it’s due to go back in later this week as whilst away for the weekend last week, the heating stopped working on electric!

The dealer thinks it could be the fuse on the Truma boiler as it’s working fine on Gas.

My question here is, when should I use the heating on Electric only, or Gas only, or Mix? I currently use it on Electric only when on sites but with the weather getting colder, I have been advised to switch over to Mix, some people have even advised me to leave it on Mix all the time. I’d be grateful for your thoughts on this subject as I’m currently very confused.

Thanks

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Smileydaz replied on 26/11/2019 19:42

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Motorhomer from Mid Glamorgan

Posted on 26/11/2019 19:25 by Tammygirl

I've never felt the need to have it on 'mix' overnight.

We live in Scotland were we've been away with temps at - 8c overnight, with the heating on electric 1 set at 16c. It doesn't struggle to heat the van, once its heated up.

During the evening we have it set to 20c but reduce it down at bedtime or its too hot.

Posted on 26/11/2019 19:42

If this is the case then I cannot understand why ours broke down during the night, maybe it’s just one of those things.

young thomas replied on 26/11/2019 21:15

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Posted on 26/11/2019 21:15

i agree with TG, electric only should be fine for just maintaining a lowish heat overnight.

these units are built to run in all sorts of conditions, even Alpine, and shouldnt fail without good reason.

perhaps it needs a good check over....or possibly the van electrics?

Smileydaz replied on 26/11/2019 22:52

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Motorhomer from Mid Glamorgan

Posted on 26/11/2019 22:52

Thanks again for your replies, ill

post an update on Friday after visiting the dealer.

Hakinbush replied on 27/11/2019 09:03

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Posted on 27/11/2019 09:03

Daz this happened to me I phoned the dealer for advice they talked me through it, the reset button is under the top cover just pull it upwards look down youll see a green light and beside that there is a brown button, push this in and hold for 10 seconds, you may just hear a small click that's the boiler resetting, then go back to your C P pluss screen click on the spanner and put your settings in then on the heat settings select E 2 should take around 45 -60 mins Oh forgot to say that cover you take off is on top of the Truma boiler, hope this helps..H

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Posted on 27/11/2019 09:03 by Hakinbush

Daz this happened to me I phoned the dealer for advice they talked me through it, the reset button is under the top cover just pull it upwards look down youll see a green light and beside that there is a brown button, push this in and hold for 10 seconds, you may just hear a small click that's the boiler resetting, then go back to your C P pluss screen click on the spanner and put your settings in then on the heat settings select E 2 should take around 45 -60 mins Oh forgot to say that cover you take off is on top of the Truma boiler, hope this helps..H

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JVB66 replied on 27/11/2019 09:18

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Posted on 27/11/2019 09:14 by

Hackinbush am I reading this right that there could be a delay of 45 to 60 mins before the reset takes. I ask this as I spent a long time poking that button to reset after a lack of gas error and am wondering if it was impatience on my part.

Posted on 27/11/2019 09:18

If it is like a lot of reset buttons on appliances they will only reset after an "overheat" trip when the appliance has cooled down,as i was taught

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Posted on 27/11/2019 09:18 by JVB66

If it is like a lot of reset buttons on appliances they will only reset after an "overheat" trip when the appliance has cooled down,as i was taught

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Hakinbush replied on 27/11/2019 10:35

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Posted on 27/11/2019 09:14 by

Hackinbush am I reading this right that there could be a delay of 45 to 60 mins before the reset takes. I ask this as I spent a long time poking that button to reset after a lack of gas error and am wondering if it was impatience on my part.

Posted on 27/11/2019 10:35

No mate, that's how long the boiler (10 litres of water) usually takes to heat up fully on E2. H..

Hakinbush replied on 27/11/2019 10:38

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Posted on 27/11/2019 10:38

Oh by the way,they (the dealers) told me to turn the caravan heating of whilst heating the water, not of coarse all the time just while your doing this process. H