Caravan heater problem - Page 4

RPWC · 7th October 2017, 16:50

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

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Was sent about 2weeks ago Harry, will have to wait for now, as the car has sprung a problem.

RPWC · 21st November 2017, 06:59

Caravan went to the “ doctor” yesterday, to get the heater problem looked at. He says it’s the igniter on the fire, a new one is £94

will have to be ordered in and take it back. Still need to get the fan problem sorted too, he needs to do more investigation, as it’s not the fuse.

wmick · 22nd November 2017, 16:57

Rich, it's possible that the thermal trip has popped on your heater You might find it in your manual.

Mine is a total pain, when I use it on mains hookup, it trips all the time. I have to use an alternative heater.

My heater is a lot older than yours and not the same model or make ( Carver ) but Truma nicked the design when they bought Carver out, and maybe they kept the same thermal trip.

Mick

RPWC · 22nd November 2017, 22:15

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Originally Posted by wmick

Rich, it's possible that the thermal trip has popped on your heater You might find it in your manual.

Mine is a total pain, when I use it on mains hookup, it trips all the time. I have to use an alternative heater.

My heater is a lot older than yours and not the same model or make ( Carver ) but Truma nicked the design when they bought Carver out, and maybe they kept the same thermal trip.

Mick

If it was , it would have been discovered by the technician, he says its the igniter, so will see what happens when it goes back to get it fitted.

wmick · 23rd November 2017, 11:18

Sorry Rich, I meant the non-operational fan.

I have a piezo igniter which works when it feels like it and I also had to replace the flame failure device earlier in the year.

Ooh, it's been lots of fun and swearing with the occasional blast of heat.

We always try and get hookup in the winter these days, must be getting old........................... Oh yes, I am.

Mick

HarryM1BYT · 23rd November 2017, 11:26

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Caravan went to the “ doctor” yesterday, to get the heater problem looked at. He says it’s the igniter on the fire, a new one is £94

will have to be ordered in and take it back. Still need to get the fan problem sorted too, he needs to do more investigation, as it’s not the fuse.

The 'Gary' I mentioned earlier often came across the fan failure issue where it was usually the controller electronics and he would use the cheaper option of repairing the electronics, rather than replacing the entire unit. Something to think about, Gary is very helpful and has a great deal of expertise.

wmick · 24th November 2017, 10:24

Yes he is. I bought a replacement power supply from him after I blew mine up by connecting the battery about face.

Ooops.

Mick

21st November 2017, 06:59	#32
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,194 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Caravan went to the “ doctor” yesterday, to get the heater problem looked at. He says it’s the igniter on the fire, a new one is £94 will have to be ordered in and take it back. Still need to get the fan problem sorted too, he needs to do more investigation, as it’s not the fuse. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

22nd November 2017, 16:57	#33
wmick Avid contributor R75 Club Tourer CDT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Craven Arms Posts: 135 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Rich, it's possible that the thermal trip has popped on your heater You might find it in your manual. Mine is a total pain, when I use it on mains hookup, it trips all the time. I have to use an alternative heater. My heater is a lot older than yours and not the same model or make ( Carver ) but Truma nicked the design when they bought Carver out, and maybe they kept the same thermal trip. Mick

23rd November 2017, 11:18	#35
wmick Avid contributor R75 Club Tourer CDT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Craven Arms Posts: 135 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Sorry Rich, I meant the non-operational fan. I have a piezo igniter which works when it feels like it and I also had to replace the flame failure device earlier in the year. Ooh, it's been lots of fun and swearing with the occasional blast of heat. We always try and get hookup in the winter these days, must be getting old........................... Oh yes, I am. Mick

24th November 2017, 10:24	#37
wmick Avid contributor R75 Club Tourer CDT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Craven Arms Posts: 135 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Yes he is. I bought a replacement power supply from him after I blew mine up by connecting the battery about face. Ooops. Mick