Caravan Heated Towel Warmer

MaxHeadroom replied on 23/03/2017 17:26

Posted on 23/03/2017 17:26

Hi, we've just bought a new Swift Caravan based on the 560 layout (mid bathroom) and would like to have a electric heated towel warmer installed in the bathroom. There are two that I'm looking at - one wall mounted and the other side-mounted.

Wall Mounted (the 3rd picture in the list shows the wall mounted version)

Side Mounted 

Although the caravan retailer will be fitting the towel warmer are there any restrictions in mounting the wall version or would this be too heavy or unadvisable on the wall of the caravan. I'm not sure what the latest advances in the Swift side walls allow you to do.

The side-mounted version could attach to a suitable point either side between the shower and the bedroom enterance.

As I am supplying the towel warmer I thought I'd seek advice on the most appropriate model to provide to my retailer.

Regards, Andy.

MaxHeadroom replied on 17/08/2017 23:00

Posted on 17/08/2017 23:00

Thanks - we used to have the free-standing version in our last caravan and decided it was an absolute must-have in the new one. Fortunately the space in the mid-bathroom was ideally suited for the towel warmer right next to you when you come out of the shower.

It only uses 70w of power and at under £40 it's a great piece of kit.

Bluemalaga replied on 18/08/2017 11:50

Posted on 17/08/2017 23:00 by MaxHeadroom

Thanks - we used to have the free-standing version in our last caravan and decided it was an absolute must-have in the new one. Fortunately the space in the mid-bathroom was ideally suited for the towel warmer right next to you when you come out of the shower.

It only uses 70w of power and at under £40 it's a great piece of kit.

Posted on 18/08/2017 11:50

Glad to hear you have completed a task that I have done myself also.

The slight amount of heat generated is very comforting when a call of nature in the wee hours demands you leave the warmth of a spring or autumn slumber. Warm dry towels are also a benefit when you don't have the luxury of central heating.

We considered upgrading the van but a £50 towel rail came out a better value than the £12k quoted by our dealer.

I am not sure why there is concern about fixing to the outside wall as the fixings only pierce the inner wall and as Max has done, take the weight with floor supports.

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