Using gas overnight

Posted on 06/03/2019 20:45 by Tinwheeler

Who are you talking to, Boff? Is there a question I can’t see or are you imparting general advice? 

In theory, the gas system should be completely safe to use overnight but many of us prefer not to and choose electricity instead. As ever, it’s a matter of personal choice.

Posted on 06/03/2019 20:50 by nelliethehooker

We caravan all year round and don't use any form of heating overnight after we go to bed, regrdless of the time of year, until I switch the alde water heater on about 7:00, unless it's been below freezing during the night and I might then switch the heating on electrics about 6:30.

Posted on 06/03/2019 20:53 by Boff

Fair comment.  This thread was in danger of disappearing down a rabbit hole. https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/sites-touring/certificated-locations/advice-to-a-prospective-cl-owner/

Posted on 06/03/2019 20:17 by Boff

To stop a thread being totally hijacked.  

Q Do it use the heater on gas overnight.?

A Yes I do.  We have Alde heating it has a lower overnight setting and is timed to come on at arround 7am to warm up the Caravan.  With the exception of cooker / oven every gas appliance should be room sealed.  If you are not confident that this is the case, then you really should get your appliances checked and serviced.  Even if you intend to switch everything off overnight.  You could imagine dosing off after a bottle of wine and rubbish on the TV.  Get it checked. Actually we had the van serviced in January and the technician said do you use the appliances on gas a lot?  I thought this is going to cost me and said yes.  He said, thought so appliance that are used often on gas tend to burn a lot cleaner.

Oh yes I also drink from the Caravan water supply as well.  But that’s another story 

 

 

Posted on 06/03/2019 22:00 by Cornersteady

Only put or turn the gas bottle on to cook with. Goes off more or less straight after.

Yes I do have my van serviced each year which is why I do that.

Wish people wouldn't tell other what to do or how to camp