Power for awning heater? (1 Viewer)

[Vlad The Impaler]

Looks like its going to be a chilly Easter break, and since someone gave mrs Vlad an awning heater Ive been thinking how best to get power to it .I assume its as simple as getting this splitter and a lead like this and job done,
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Am I right?


Vlad

 

[pappajohn]

looks reasonable to me.

as you dont state the output of the heater just be aware of the total current draw on the hookup post AND the splitter.

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

Thanks Pappajohn ,if the current draw is too much will the trip just switch or could it damage the vans electrical system ?

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[pappajohn]

the post will trip.

i doubt even the patio heater will take anywhere near 16amps but add a kettle at the same time and 'pop'...there goes the posts breaker.

 

[chatter]

I know they are dearer but you really need the extension/camping sockets protected by an RCD. Like either of the below, they also usually have a built in bracket to hang the unit off the ground

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I use one of these in my awning to keep the chill off when im in there, it uses the little canisters of gas


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[2dogs]

why would you want to heat the world through a flimsy bit of material?

sorry but if its not warm enough in the awning then I would say stay in the van

Cheers
2dogs

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[sedge]

I noticed on a campsite website the other day (God knows where so please don't ask me!) 'No awning heaters allowed'

We were down in Minehead on the CC site when it snowed, and Mr & Mrs caravan next door went out - and left a 2 bar electric fire on in their awning!

So you can see, campsite's point, can't you? I know we pay a price to include elec and we personally object to them averaging the price out across everyone because we are frugal even when it's unlimited - I mean we don't say Oh dear we'll sit here in the cold in case it uses too much elec or anything stupid like that - I just mean our consumption is low full stop and if someone else wants to use shedloads that's fine - but you should pay for it! - but anyway that is completely taking the hiss to leave it on when you are out, plus it's iffy even when you are there - just TOO much that can go up whoosh in a matter of literally seconds.

The person with the heater may be very well insured thenselves - but what about every other bugger whose lives and holidays could be ruined?

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

Thanks for the replies ,we wouldn't think of leaving it on when not there!Also Mrs Vlad and I plan to be nice and snug in the van,however my two young daughters are into gymnastics in a big way and seem to spend more time on their heads these days.Not too practical in the van so as someone else said just want to take the chill off in the awning so they can play in it,in their leotards,without going blue!

Vlad