I need to replace the 240 heating element in our Truma B14 but the unit is jammed into the bottom of the wardrobe. I will have to remove the unit completely and was wondering if anyone knows how they are bolted inthis is seriously difficult to get to. I will remove panels etc but dont know how the unit is secured.
thanks for all and any help
Bas
yobarr said
10:12 AM Sep 21, 2022
Bas + Eve wrote:
I need to replace the 240 heating element in our Truma B14 but the unit is jammed into the bottom of the wardrobe. I will have to remove the unit completely and was wondering if anyone knows how they are bolted inthis is seriously difficult to get to. I will remove panels etc but dont know how the unit is secured.
thanks for all and any help
Bas
Hi Bas. Quick chat with Mr Google shows that unit is bolted to floor through 3 brackets spaced around perimeter. Good luck. Cheers
Thanks mate. The element is mid to high $300s, New replacement heater @ $900. Our old girl has served us faithfully for 12 yrs so I will prob replace it. Has to be ticked off by a gas fitter and 240v sparkle so will have a repair shop do the swap out. Funny thing is I was wondering the other week when it would go.
Thanks again
Bas
Bas + Eve said
10:42 AM Sep 21, 2022
Thanks mate. The element is mid to high $300s, New replacement heater @ $900. Our old girl has served us faithfully for 12 yrs so I will prob replace it. Has to be ticked off by a gas fitter and perhaps a 240v sparkle so will have a repair shop do the swap out. Funny thing is I was wondering the other week when it would go.
Thanks again
Bas
KJB said
11:37 AM Sep 21, 2022
I welded extensions ( approx. 150mm ) on to the 3 screws .... lets me see them to undo them . Also added "plug and socket" to the wiring (simplifies disconnection) Got rid of the card board "insulation" . Made bottom of wardrobe removable to aid access . Now all good . Element price is a rip off due to "kink" in its shape - normal household straight one is only quarter to a third of the price.
Mike Harding said
12:16 PM Sep 21, 2022
Around $375 for a 2kW or so element! The profit margin must be enormous!
I'd like to see the ACCC take action on the excessive pricing of some spares.
Tony Bev said
02:23 PM Sep 22, 2022
Hi Bas + Eve
If you are lucky enough to find someone, who has already changed the element in your type of RV, it may be easier than it looks
I am lucky that I can actually see the top of my Truma B14, as it is situated in the rear passenger corner, under my bed
Although very awkward, I managed to change my electric element in situ
I then had an electrician fit a GPO Power Point, as the new element came with a plug attached
Looking from the top, my element was situated at about the 8 o'clock position from the outside wall
I need to replace the 240 heating element in our Truma B14 but the unit is jammed into the bottom of the wardrobe. I will have to remove the unit completely and was wondering if anyone knows how they are bolted inthis is seriously difficult to get to. I will remove panels etc but dont know how the unit is secured.
thanks for all and any help
Bas
Hi Bas. Quick chat with Mr Google shows that unit is bolted to floor through 3 brackets spaced around perimeter. Good luck. Cheers
I welded extensions ( approx. 150mm ) on to the 3 screws .... lets me see them to undo them . Also added "plug and socket" to the wiring (simplifies disconnection) Got rid of the card board "insulation" . Made bottom of wardrobe removable to aid access . Now all good . Element price is a rip off due to "kink" in its shape - normal household straight one is only quarter to a third of the price.
Around $375 for a 2kW or so element! The profit margin must be enormous!
I'd like to see the ACCC take action on the excessive pricing of some spares.
Hi Bas + Eve
If you are lucky enough to find someone, who has already changed the element in your type of RV, it may be easier than it looks
I am lucky that I can actually see the top of my Truma B14, as it is situated in the rear passenger corner, under my bed
Although very awkward, I managed to change my electric element in situ
I then had an electrician fit a GPO Power Point, as the new element came with a plug attached
Looking from the top, my element was situated at about the 8 o'clock position from the outside wall
Hopefully the sketch below, will show what I mean