I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take it to a Dometic service agent for an expert assessment. Has anyone out there had a similar experience. The Truma air con is brilliant, however!
Dougwe said
08:06 PM Mar 20, 2016
There might be a seperate temperature valve under the van Chris, could be worth a peak.
Stratman77 said
08:20 PM Mar 20, 2016
Thanks, Doug. I have had a good look under the van around the heater unit and couldn't see anything that remotely looked like a temperature adjustment knob, etc. I am just interested if anyone else has a Truma like mine, and has had any issues. If not, I'll just take it to my local Dometic agent.
Treecrest14 said
10:08 PM Mar 20, 2016
I must have a different model. Ours has two settings on the On/Off switch and the hottest setting is just right for the dishes and also shower!
Aus-Kiwi said
11:44 PM Mar 20, 2016
Seems the thermostat is not working ? Or not wired correctly ??
Stratman77 said
11:46 PM Mar 20, 2016
Hi, Glen. Yes. You must have a different model. mine has a dial with 1 to 5 (I assume 5 is the hottest!).
Stratman77 said
11:48 PM Mar 20, 2016
My diagnosis is that the thermostat is faulty. I will get Dometic to check it out.
KevKim37 said
12:08 AM Mar 21, 2016
All Truma 14 litre Stainless Steel Hot Water Systems sold and fitted in Australia Do Not have a Multi Adjustable Thermostat , they all have a Two Position Switch with preset Temperatures of 60 and 70 degrees only.
I would say that if your van is a European Brand as in your Avatar then it could be set up differently. The only other Truma Hot water heater is what is called a Combi Heater which has a Water and Air Heater Combined together in the one unit but I think they are only 10 litre Capacity from what I have read.
Cheers Kev.
Stratman77 said
05:35 PM Mar 21, 2016
Hi, Kev! Yes, you nailed it. Mine is an Elddis. The van is great (except for the water heater issue)!
I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take it to a Dometic service agent for an expert assessment. Has anyone out there had a similar experience. The Truma air con is brilliant, however!
All Truma 14 litre Stainless Steel Hot Water Systems sold and fitted in Australia Do Not have a Multi Adjustable Thermostat , they all have a Two Position Switch with preset Temperatures of 60 and 70 degrees only.
I would say that if your van is a European Brand as in your Avatar then it could be set up differently. The only other Truma Hot water heater is what is called a Combi Heater which has a Water and Air Heater Combined together in the one unit but I think they are only 10 litre Capacity from what I have read.
Cheers Kev.