[creighton foyle]

the link below is for a 200watt frost protection heater, would this work in the van with a leisure battery and inverter or would it drain too much power ?. also would the van need to be insulated.




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200w-Frost-Protection-Convector-Heater-for-Conservatory-Loft-Cellar-Garage-/171128818367

[Simon Gerrard]

This is what you need. Heats the van wherever it is.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WEBASTO-AIR-TOP-2000ST-12V-DIESEL-NIGHT-HEATER-KIT-BRAND-NEW-FULL-KIT-/321028409657?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Commercial_Vehicles_ET&hash=item4abec8c939

Simon

[creighton foyle]

any idea what it would cost to have it fitted ?

[Simon Gerrard]

£160,ish

Simon

[John Kelly]

12 volt batteries can't provide heat even with an inverter unless its for short bursts like running a hairdryer for a few minutes. Simons is best idea if you can afford it.

[Glynn]

£160,ish

Simon

You mean £200, thats what your paying C.

[Simon Gerrard]

£160 to john and £40 commission for you ubfec

[Glynn]

No, it's 200 to John.

[Simon Gerrard]

I know, just pulling your leg. I'd pull your hair if you had any bc

[peter maybury]

The other option is to fit an electric heater with a thermostat. I have installed a 240 volt circuit into the van with lighting heating and sockets. When I get home I just plug into the waterproof connecter on the van and have power, heat and light if I need to do any jobs on the machine. The van is well insulted with polystyrene all around and  temperature needs to drop well below freezing before I have any risk of hoses or machine freezing. It is a lot of work insulating a van but it does save a lot of worry. The heater is just an electric oil filled radiator with a circulating fan and thermostat.

Peter

[Kinver_Clean]

The van must be well insulated, otherwise you will be heating the neighbourhood, it will go straight out the top.
Put a bulkhead in or do the cab roof as well, covering the screen with bubble wrap.
If it is done properly a 500-1000 w heater will do it. I never had any problems for the last 3 winters with 500w.

[creighton foyle]

So how do you go about finding an independent operator to fit the Sebastopol?.
You can but the unit for about £600 but I can't find anyone to fit it.

[Russ Chadd]

Creighton... first of all... go to B&Q and buy this.. http://reviews.diy.com/2191-en_gb/10617653/reviews.htm

Staple it to your ply lining AND your roof lining... you have to attach it to the roof thats very important.
I did my van 2 winters ago and it REALLY helps to keep the cold out

[Carpet2Clean]

Thanks for that Russ   

Was looking at getting the new van done.


Richard