Those little plug in heaters are expensive to run and dangerous. Im 3 years in, and after the last two brutal winters i wasnt risking it again. I bought two oil filled plug in radiators, for them on amazon. Theyre an absolute godsend. I keep them on permenant when its cold. Great in my bedroom. The rads were £29 each.
Ivan wouod you not have been better just buying some of the oil filled heaters and some timers to plug them into rather than all these pipe heaters etc?
Thanks Ivan, for this great update that will give lots of people some info' about heating their caravans and household rooms during the winter. That little plug socket heater looks like a good thing but as you said it has its good and bad points. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Do you have thermometers in all your rooms ..? Keep an eye on the warning signs of hazards to your health when temperatures drop below 11 degrees . Without warning this can trigger heart problems. Not trying to be a scaremonger but recently been doing some e-learning about fuel poverty and increased risk factors as we age . Sure you’ll be fine but severe temperature drops in caravans has much more impact than in brick built homes. It’s great you’re going for the full experience just hope you both stay safe.
Brilliant update mate. The condensation and cold you’re referring to has been a real concern for me in the switch I’m looking at making. Strangely steering me to a narrowboat where I can have the wood burner rather than a gas fire or electric heating. I think I’m leaning toward the van life again now. It’s cheaper and certainly easier than narrowboat. I’ll miss a wood burner but I’m sure a fire pit outdoors will give me the kind of heat I crave if the site allows it. I’ll be bbq year round tbh, even in winter as I’m a mad Australian descended from a Canadian so even in winter leaving the bbq chugging away slowly will be my go to for food. Do you post on other social media? I won’t be using X but if you post on blue sky it could be worth a follow.
Hi Ivan, I have been thinking of changing what I have for a static caravan . Just a friendly question - are the new and modern caravans better insulated and heated or do they all have issues with condensation and mould and possible burst pipes in winter? I would be living in it 12months a year and have no other home but am elderly,disabled and alone so cannot maintain it as you have maintained yours….nor afford to pay to have it done. Thanks. Love your videos by the way - Thank You XX
You will find that older caravans won't have double glazing and/or central heating,the panel heaters that run off the electric and tend to be on the older single glazed vans aren't worth bothering about....not sure of your circumstances or where your proposed static would be but if it is going to be your only residence it needs to be on a residential park and not a holiday park(even if the sales folk tell you differently),also because a holiday park has a 12 month licence again doesn't mean you can live there permanently or you run the risk of losing everything very quickly 9f a new owner buys a park etc....do your research before committing to anything
Hi there, i live in a new model, also disabled and with poor health. I have struggled with hot summers and the last two winters. They are better insulated but youll still feel the heat and freezing weather. Im in a 12 month site. I bought a oil filled radiator for the bedrooms which are amazing. Last year my clothes fid get damp and moldy due to the extreme cold. This year thanks yo these rads, no sign so far. I dont like putting on my central heating a lot, seems a waste cause im mostly bedbound. Hope this helps.
Given the situation that you report, my thoughts are, if you are happy where you are and the property is up to the standard you require with costs within your acceptable range then its best to stay with the current situation. As they say "better the devil you know".
Its impossible to get something for nothing, as you know. What goes in, comes out power wise but lots of losses in a van due to lack of insulation, efficiency, heat absorbed by other things etc. A good quick fix in a SMALL area for say an hours use. Oil filled radiators quite bulky but maybe? air flow is key for with moulds, warm the person key with humans.......then there's the van, got to be insulation? you know the answers really it's just the implementation and cost🤣🤣
Could it be the one heater isn't working properly? I'd try switching the 2 heaters and see if the dressing room heater keeps the bathroom a the same temp as current heater is.
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Those little plug in heaters are expensive to run and dangerous. Im 3 years in, and after the last two brutal winters i wasnt risking it again. I bought two oil filled plug in radiators, for them on amazon. Theyre an absolute godsend. I keep them on permenant when its cold. Great in my bedroom. The rads were £29 each.
Thank you for your updates. You do so well. I almost took on caravan life and I have many friends in caravans. I l9ve following you. I wish you well
dehumiifiers help wih cold and clammy homes. ours is on 1hr every morning and draws about 500ml each time.
Ivan wouod you not have been better just buying some of the oil filled heaters and some timers to plug them into rather than all these pipe heaters etc?
Thanks Ivan, for this great update that will give lots of people some info' about heating their caravans and household rooms during the winter. That little plug socket heater looks like a good thing but as you said it has its good and bad points. Take care and all the best. Stevie
I have one of those small heaters the plug turns to the side so it can be used in a standard house socket
Ivan, I honestly thought you’d be decked out for Xmas in your new home?
I’d certainly consider one of these for the caravan 👍
Do you have thermometers in all your rooms ..? Keep an eye on the warning signs of hazards to your health when temperatures drop below 11 degrees . Without warning this can trigger heart problems. Not trying to be a scaremonger but recently been doing some e-learning about fuel poverty and increased risk factors as we age . Sure you’ll be fine but severe temperature drops in caravans has much more impact than in brick built homes. It’s great you’re going for the full experience just hope you both stay safe.
Brilliant update mate. The condensation and cold you’re referring to has been a real concern for me in the switch I’m looking at making. Strangely steering me to a narrowboat where I can have the wood burner rather than a gas fire or electric heating.
I think I’m leaning toward the van life again now. It’s cheaper and certainly easier than narrowboat. I’ll miss a wood burner but I’m sure a fire pit outdoors will give me the kind of heat I crave if the site allows it. I’ll be bbq year round tbh, even in winter as I’m a mad Australian descended from a Canadian so even in winter leaving the bbq chugging away slowly will be my go to for food.
Do you post on other social media? I won’t be using X but if you post on blue sky it could be worth a follow.
Hi Ivan, I have been thinking of changing what I have for a static caravan . Just a friendly question - are the new and modern caravans better insulated and heated or do they all have issues with condensation and mould and possible burst pipes in winter? I would be living in it 12months a year and have no other home but am elderly,disabled and alone so cannot maintain it as you have maintained yours….nor afford to pay to have it done. Thanks. Love your videos by the way - Thank You XX
You will find that older caravans won't have double glazing and/or central heating,the panel heaters that run off the electric and tend to be on the older single glazed vans aren't worth bothering about....not sure of your circumstances or where your proposed static would be but if it is going to be your only residence it needs to be on a residential park and not a holiday park(even if the sales folk tell you differently),also because a holiday park has a 12 month licence again doesn't mean you can live there permanently or you run the risk of losing everything very quickly 9f a new owner buys a park etc....do your research before committing to anything
Hi there, i live in a new model, also disabled and with poor health. I have struggled with hot summers and the last two winters. They are better insulated but youll still feel the heat and freezing weather. Im in a 12 month site. I bought a oil filled radiator for the bedrooms which are amazing. Last year my clothes fid get damp and moldy due to the extreme cold. This year thanks yo these rads, no sign so far. I dont like putting on my central heating a lot, seems a waste cause im mostly bedbound. Hope this helps.
Given the situation that you report, my thoughts are, if you are happy where you are and the property is up to the standard you require with costs within your acceptable range then its best to stay with the current situation. As they say "better the devil you know".
They normally rotate so you can use them on a low socket
Total waste of money those plug in heaters
That looks a decent little heater, I've got two of those pipe heaters and I don't think they're much good tbh.
Its impossible to get something for nothing, as you know.
What goes in, comes out power wise but lots of losses in a van due to lack of insulation, efficiency, heat absorbed by other things etc.
A good quick fix in a SMALL area for say an hours use.
Oil filled radiators quite bulky but maybe?
air flow is key for with moulds, warm the person key with humans.......then there's the van, got to be insulation?
you know the answers really it's just the implementation and cost🤣🤣
Could it be the one heater isn't working properly? I'd try switching the 2 heaters and see if the dressing room heater keeps the bathroom a the same temp as current heater is.