Awning heating

Mickey h replied on 16/05/2018 23:10

Posted on 16/05/2018 23:10

hi just wondered how people heated there awnings, also I have an old caravan as can’t afford a new one any advice on how to update it and bring it to the 21st century 

thanks 

Cornersteady replied on 17/05/2018 11:59

Posted on 17/05/2018 11:59

we have tried fan heaters but they can be nosily and they often interrupt any naps you may have. Halogen heaters are best, they swivel round, quite silent and the heat is directed straight. Nothing like sitting in a nice warm heated awning.

PS I might listen to the 'planet savers' when they give up towing with a large petrol or diesel engine (MH included here) with significantly reduced mpg, stop using EHU, and perhaps go back to tents and cycle to a sitesmile

sorry only joking  -about being sorry that is!

  

 

Cornersteady replied on 17/05/2018 12:00

Posted on 17/05/2018 08:32 by Rocky 2 buckets

Hello MH👍🏻😊, you’ve woken up the finger Waggers with your thread I’m afraid☹️. Your comfort is your affair, you don’t live your life to others demands as much as some posters will try to control your choices. Your life-live it😊

Posted on 17/05/2018 12:00

+100

Mickey h replied on 17/05/2018 12:46

Posted on 17/05/2018 11:38 by Takethedogalong

I often wonder at some of the silly things folks ask such as how to update a caravan, but then some folks can't boil an egg, flush the loo, etc....

I have lots of ideas and experience on how to do up an old caravan, but as it is my brain cells in use, it will cost...........wink 

Posted on 17/05/2018 12:46

What advice have you got? 

DSB replied on 17/05/2018 13:16

Posted on 17/05/2018 13:16

We have a small portable Outwell heater which we keep in the van for emergencies and we have very occasionally used it in the awning.  The only time we have actually used it in the awning has been when a group of us have got together in the evening and there are too many to get in the caravan - no more than on one short trip per year - and then we don't always find it necessary to use a heater. (Before anyone either complains or requests to join in, we don't have late into the night get togethers or loud parties - all done and dusted by 10pm). This year over the May BH weekend it was so warm, we sat outside in the open.

The heater I have rotates, but I don't think Outwell produce this particular heater any more.  It can also double as a fan in warm weather.

David

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Oneputt replied on 17/05/2018 18:14

Posted on 17/05/2018 18:14

You do what you want Micky and I will do my little bit to try and save the planet for you🌞☄️💥💨🌪🌊

Outdoor Lady replied on 17/05/2018 18:15

Posted on 17/05/2018 18:15

Having it recovered can help tremendously, buying an offcut of carpet (ours was £50) the carpet shop has fitters that will edge it and cut to size, as Jill said new throws, cushions, curtains etc. will help....enjoy

Mickey h replied on 17/05/2018 18:16

Posted on 17/05/2018 18:15 by Outdoor Lady

Having it recovered can help tremendously, buying an offcut of carpet (ours was £50) the carpet shop has fitters that will edge it and cut to size, as Jill said new throws, cushions, curtains etc. will help....enjoy

Posted on 17/05/2018 18:16

Thank you 

cyberyacht replied on 17/05/2018 18:58

Posted on 17/05/2018 18:58

Heat the awning? Do you generally try walking up the down escalator as well? It's doable but hopelessly inefficient.

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