Hi everyone. I have a 1981 VW T25 Westy Joker. I bought it about two years ago just after it had been imported. The camper has an LPG tank to supply the appliances - fridge, cooker and the Truma heater.
All work except the Truma heater. It has never worked properly for me - the previous owner didn't know anything about it.
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When switched on, it clicks, then you hear the 'whoomph' of it lighting. There is heat blowing for about 5 seconds, then it shuts down.
I have contacted Truma UK, who said that I should send it to them and if they can't fix it they will supply me with a new one for about £450. The guy who told me this actually said the above sentence without pausing or drawing breath which makes me slightly doubtful they will even examine my heater.
Unfortunately, the Truma 1800e is an old heater which seems to be putting people off looking at it for me, either cos the parts are not available? or because of risks? I don't know, although this unit looks very clean - it's spotless inside (I removed the cover just to have a look)
Does anyone have any experience with these units or know of anywhere that would look at an older Truma heater? Just for info too, I have contacted all the local Truma self proclaimed 'specialists' listed on Truma's website within 30 miles - none are interested. I am ready to post it off for a service - IF anyone will touch it! I'm not too optimistic here folks, but I just cannot afford £450 for a new heater.
Many thanks for reading.
Chris
All work except the Truma heater. It has never worked properly for me - the previous owner didn't know anything about it.
When switched on, it clicks, then you hear the 'whoomph' of it lighting. There is heat blowing for about 5 seconds, then it shuts down.
I have contacted Truma UK, who said that I should send it to them and if they can't fix it they will supply me with a new one for about £450. The guy who told me this actually said the above sentence without pausing or drawing breath which makes me slightly doubtful they will even examine my heater.
Unfortunately, the Truma 1800e is an old heater which seems to be putting people off looking at it for me, either cos the parts are not available? or because of risks? I don't know, although this unit looks very clean - it's spotless inside (I removed the cover just to have a look)
Does anyone have any experience with these units or know of anywhere that would look at an older Truma heater? Just for info too, I have contacted all the local Truma self proclaimed 'specialists' listed on Truma's website within 30 miles - none are interested. I am ready to post it off for a service - IF anyone will touch it! I'm not too optimistic here folks, but I just cannot afford £450 for a new heater.
Many thanks for reading.
Chris
