Should I buy Truma E2400 heater ?
Submitted: Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 15:48
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Hi,
I submitted an earlier request for a repairer for this heater, and have had some replies. One highlighted reliability problems that members were having. My search has found little input. (this may be my fault)
Can members please advise what problems they may have had/are having, and indicate if they are serious, and whether they have been resolved. I was considering buying from the UK. I have taken on board the advise re this option. It would however appear that there are also reasons why I should not buy local either.
I require heating when freecamping, and find little to choose from. LPG seems ideal, but.....
Members findings re the reliability of the CURRENT E2400 heater would be greatly appreciated
Thank you, Barry
Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 16:51
Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 16:51
Hi Barry,
I cannot give advice re Truma products or other similar products other than the Planar Diesel Heater in the 2KW version
I have installed the 2Kw Planar diesel heater and it works very
well.
The Planar 2KW looks exactly like this one
Diesel Heater
The Planar was only $680 as opposed to higher cost for the Truma. Not sure what the Truma cost.
If I was buying one again I would buy this one as it is slightly bigger, cheaper and they work very
well. Not only that but it comes with its own removable diesel tank bolted on.
4.6Kw Planar Heater
I have tried several methods of van heating but find these the best.
Hope this is of some help.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 17:11
Monday, Oct 29, 2012 at 17:11
Just did a quick google on Truma Heater Problems and came up with the following page of info.
Truma Heater Problems
I noticed some are in the UK so I doubt there is a benefit buying from the UK. They are more than likely made in the one factory anyway.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Reply By: Member - Wamuranman - Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 at 17:21
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 at 17:21
HI Barry,
We have a Trumatic E2400 (Australia)
fitted in our new van.
So far we have found it very good...clean, no smell, and very effective.
But we have found it to be very sensitive to gas supply.
When we run out and changed to second bottle, the next morning the red alarm light came on in gas heater after it cut out after about 20 seconds.
But after re starting it on the third time it kept going OK and no further problems.
So it might have been some air in gas line.
Also after not using it for a few weeks... same problem when trying to start.
But after a few attempts it is OK again.
Overall we are happy with it... a necessity when
free camping in winter even in inland Queensland.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: ozjohn0 - Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 at 11:21
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 at 11:21
Had our 18 minths and used heaps of time.
Works a treat. Wish we'd had one years ago.
Ozjohn
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