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This will be our first winter really using our motorhome.
We have already stayed in it a few times in cold weather ( a few nights ago ) one night I switched it off inside once we were warm and cosy, but I wasn't totally happy with this and so the next night turned the gas off completely.
I am probably being far far far too concerned about it all, but the van is new, in terms of age and to us. Yes we keep our heating on all night in the house and yes it should be as safe, but - I am worried about gas leaks - until we have a gas alarm fitted should we be switching it off at the mains tap ?
And as a former firefighter, there's not many as conscientious as me, when it comes to safety related matters.
As long as you are sensible about it, and follow the manufacturers instructions to the letter. These modern day heaters/boilers are not like the old Paloma types of the past.
Jock.
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For those of who use our motorhome for a ski,ing holiday
keeping the gas on all the time is a must, -10 is quite common at night
Gas heating is a must
ousty
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Hi Jani, Save your money in respect of the gas alarm as LPG is heavier than air & if you have an English made van then there are drop holes under every gas connection for any gas to escape. Not all continental vans are to the same safety standards, Steve
Just spent 3 nights in van. First night on electric using fan heater and it kept me awake all night cutting in and out. 2 nights then using our gas Truma heating with blown air and this was really quiet and kept the whole van at a nice temperature to keep our hot water tank warm too so as to stop the inevitable "dumping" of the tank if below 8 degrees . So, for us, we must keep the heating on and the gas is the best.
Chris
I left ours on the other night but even on low setting found it to hot
then tried leaving it off for the night
only problem was the argument on who got out of bed to turn it back on in the morning
Tried the old pretend your still asleep trick
but her in doors is wise to that one
snipped :- until we have a gas alarm fitted should we be switching it off at the mains tap ?
What do you do ?
A gas alarm will give warning of a gas leak but interestingly LPG is not toxic (poisonous), I am sure it can kill, but not by poisoning you ...but if you wish to be protected against one of the most poisonous and deadly substances that you can ever come into contact with you will need a Carbon Monoxide detector.
But having a detector should never be a substitute for regular checking and maintaining the heating system. This is best done by a qualified person...but simple everyday checks and observation of the correct working of your heating system can be carried out by any owner. Read the handbooks and manuals.
Mike
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Actually I clicked no, but the truth is really I do leave the gas on and the functions off, BUT have got up at 4.00 or 5.00 and put the heating on and thought what-the-hell it'll be alright. Such is the demand for comfort.
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