Here’s a (VERY) basic guide of how many amps your heating might use or you can also use this handy calculator (to convert watts to amps). When you have your eyes on buying a brand new caravan or motorhome, you can probably have the option of built-in underfloor heating from the factory. Which is a great option to choose.

The control panel has a clear and user-friendly touchscreen with an intuitive and easy to navigate menu system, similar to the one on your smartphone. You can choose to control everything yourself, or have the automatic system do most of the work. The two main types of distribution are blown-air and wet systems. Blown air is the most common and works by blowing hot air through ducts and vents. This type of method is generally less expensive. Wet systems use a liquid, usually water, to distribute heat throughout the motorhome. The liquid is heated by a boiler and circulated through pipes and radiators to provide warmth. Safety Features The type of system fitted will depend on the year/model/make of the van- more modern vans tend to have much more efficient systems. (They also tend to have much better van insulation, which is important for using your motorhome in winter.) The power source of heating can significantly affect the overall efficiency and cost of operation. The two most common power sources are propane and electricity. When used together, they provide the greatest efficiency levels. Fuel EfficiencyFaster heat-up times in cold weather with the boiler and AC heat pump working together (not available in Truma Aventa Compact). There are several options when it comes to heating a motorhome. Below we’ll examine the most common alternatives and the pros and cons of each. Propane System When choosing a heating system for your motorhome, there are several factors to consider. Heating Capacity Let’s say you go camping for 15 weeks a year. Every year, it costs you 690 Pound Sterling (826 EURO/ 929 USD). Air-blown heaters can be gas, diesel, petrol, or electric-powered. Some models can detect room temperature and automatically turn themselves on or off to reduce energy waste. Electric Heaters

How To Heat A Campervan In Winter. What should you consider before installing heating in your campervan? If you’re going to be enjoying your motorhome in a variety of different locations, make sure the system you choose is suitable for the range of conditions you’ll encounter. Installation and Maintenance There are a few downsides to having air conditioning in your caravan, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you only want to use it for heating. But that’s quite logical, I think.

Salmerk is a complete electric heating system and one of the most energy saving and convenient systems on the market. The system includes the full kit for installation and long-term operation. I wouldn’t recommend buying air conditioning if you have a small touring caravan. But when you have a large caravan like us, let’s say 8 meters or longer, it can be convenient to have air conditioning both for cooling and as a heating system. Stand Alone Electric Heater Wood burning heaters require minimal maintenance apart from keeping them clean and removing the ash. A legal requirement you should be aware of is that flammable materials shouldn’t be kept near the stove. This means you’ll need to store the wood far away, but it’s possible to do that very stylishly in the main body of your campervan. Infrared Heaters Most modern motorhomes and campervans are perfectly capable of being used all year, certainly within the UK.