Electric heater for the van (small & lightweight)

[kingoftheroad]

Can anyone, from personal purchase experience, recommend a (small & lightweight) electric heater, for when we are in the van on electric hook up, thanks

 

[Richard n Ann]

We use this one..

Pro Breeze® Mini Heater - Ceramic Fan Heater perfect for Desks and Tables - Personal PTC Heater, White Amazon product ASIN B0778ZK42G

 

[Clivefog]

Oil filled rad worked fine in our folding camper, if you have the room for one.

 

[kingoftheroad]

Oil filled rad worked fine in our folding camper, if you have the room for one.

We use this one..

Pro Breeze® Mini Heater - Ceramic Fan Heater perfect for Desks and Tables - Personal PTC Heater, White Amazon product ASIN B0778ZK42G

Will take a look, read spec, thanks

 

[kingoftheroad]

Oil filled rad worked fine in our folding camper, if you have the room for one.

Thanks but like I said, my request was for small and lightweight

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[faraway]

BLACK+DECKER BXSH37002GB Digital Eco Ceramic Fan Heater with 12 Hours Timer and 3 Heat Setting, Motorized Oscillating Function, 1800 W, Grey and White Amazon product ASIN B07WLT97FS

 

[kingoftheroad]

Thanks but like I said, my request was for small and lightweight

That said, I suppose oil filled is a lot safer, so it's a maybe, thanks

 

[Manic]

We have a couple of Delonghi oil filled heaters we use.
using this one at the moment

Nano 5 Fin Oil filled radiator 500W

Delight in a perfectly heated room with De'Longhi's compact oil filled radiator

www.delonghi.com

And we have a larger one we use when it gets colder.

 

[kingoftheroad]

Oil filled rad worked fine in our folding camper, if you have the room for one.

We have a couple of Delonghi oil filled heaters we use.
using this one at the moment

Nano 5 Fin Oil filled radiator 500W

Delight in a perfectly heated room with De'Longhi's compact oil filled radiator

www.delonghi.com

And we have a larger one we use when it gets colder.

Same opinion as Clivefog and I'm leaning towards this type now, I'd sort of ruled them out, due to weight. However, yes maybe a bit heavier, but it's a lot safer, thanks

 

[faraway]

The electric one I recommended above has an immediate shut off if it falls over. Can also set to different temperatures.

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[IRHP]

That said, I suppose oil filled is a lot safer, so it's a maybe, thanks

They also give out a more even heat. Fan heaters are good for instant heat but when they get up to temp and cut off the van seams to cool again quickly so the fan is on and off all the time. Whatever you get make sure it has enough oomph (watts) 2000 at least if you ever want to get a cold van warmed up.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Same opinion as Clivefog and I'm leaning towards this type now, I'd sort of ruled them out, due to weight. However, yes maybe a bit heavier, but it's a lot safer, thanks

I went for the PTC Ceramic element type because they self limit and are safer..

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramic_heater

They'll never leak oil either

 

[Richard n Ann]

They also give out a more even heat. Fan heaters are good for instant heat but when they get up to temp and cut off the van seams to cool again quickly so the fan is on and off all the time. Whatever you get make sure it has enough oomph (watts) 2000 at least if you ever want to get a cold van warmed up.

Our 500w fan heater is small enough to leave on continuously, you don't wake up at 3am sweltered that's just 2 amps too

 

[Kelsae2]

I use a 700w oil free radiator style heater. Very adjustable heat settings, and easy to turn down and leave on overnight if needed.

 

[dash300]

We have a couple of Delonghi oil filled heaters we use.
using this one at the moment

Nano 5 Fin Oil filled radiator 500W

Delight in a perfectly heated room with De'Longhi's compact oil filled radiator

www.delonghi.com

And we have a larger one we use when it gets colder.

Likewise use very similar mini oil rads for the boat when plugged in at the marina. Saves annnoying neighbours with the Eberspacher (which is simply superb.)
Silent in use once heated up and very efficient. Will take one with me in the PVC should it ever arrive! Do have a fan blower as well which heats volume very quickly but one could not live with it's noise overnight as it cuts in and out. Mini oil rads work and are very discreet.

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[Itsmcb]

Just a thought but does your van not have an electric setting on your fitted heating?

 

[Stealaway]

Can anyone, from personal purchase experience, recommend a (small & lightweight) electric heater, for when we are in the van on electric hook up, thanks

We have a simple cheap 2 kw fan heater from Home Bargains. It's not loud so can leave it on all night. You can choose 1 or 2 kw depending on the EHU supply.

 

[poppycamper]

Word of caution, if I may,
IMO stay away from cheapo oil filled heaters.. the 3 we have had in the past did not take long to start leaking oil.
Have a delongi in house now for a number of years. No leaks!.

 

[Coolbeanz]

We bought one of these type of heaters, very small and lightweight. It can stand upright or flat and it’s really effective. Also has a thermostat so can be left on low all night if needed. Highly recommend!

 

[The Wino]

We've got a ceramic heater that was on special in Aldi
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It says no longer available but I'm pretty sure I saw some in there recently

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[Terry242]

We have a simple cheap 2 kw fan heater from Home Bargains. It's not loud so can leave it on all night. You can choose 1 or 2 kw depending on the EHU supply.

Bought a similar one from thr Range for a tenner.

Terry

 

[Ditcha]

We fitted a small towel rail works well not the most powerful but keeps the chill off.

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[Gaston aires]

We fitted a small towel rail works well not the most powerful but keeps the chill off.

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Look at this on eBay
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How did you plumb it in ? Just kiddin. That’s a good idea .
Phil

 

[Nanniemate]

That said, I suppose oil filled is a lot safer, so it's a maybe, thanks

<Broken link removed> I have one of these no oil so leaks I was told about these by another funster
Also fitted one of these below which is enough to take the bite off (though I would run it all winter but changed my mind ) it is secured overhead near the whooshbag door

Pardon our interruption...

 

[599]

hi guys . over the years we found that campsite or anywhere else that has ehu DONT like anything electric especially when sharing the same electric site post & someone puts the kettle on CLICK does the electric . so we have 2 of these when wilcos had them in stock these are the same 2 setting 750w/1500w anything above trips the electric most times . val https://www.silentnight.co.uk/silentnight-ptc-ceramic-heater-1500-watt.html

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[Buzz67]

Eco Chico. Oil free, good thermostat. Very easy to move around. Good build quality.

 

[Davecrawf]

Oil filled rad worked fine in our folding camper, if you have the room for one.

We also use an oil filled radiator and place it near to the cab area. It performs excellent, and you don't get the noise you would have with a fan heater.

 

[bexleyjohn]

We too have a Pro Breeze - it’s brilliant and rarely needs to be turned to the high setting. Very efficient, fast to heat up MH, very light and exceptionally well made. So much better than the on-board Truma Heater. Safety feature good too.

 

[JaveaSteve]

We have a couple of Delonghi oil filled heaters we use.
using this one at the moment

Nano 5 Fin Oil filled radiator 500W

Delight in a perfectly heated room with De'Longhi's compact oil filled radiator

www.delonghi.com

And we have a larger one we use when it gets colder.

Are you able to say if the thermostat is quiet, read a review and someone said its noisy and not conducive to a good nights sleep.

 

[Manic]

Never heard any noise, if it’s turned up and you turn it down you can just about hear the thermo click.