How to position the boiler in your vehicle conversion.

The location of the boiler is one of the key factors you’ll need to take into account when installing a combi-heating system in a recreational vehicle conversion.

A good starting point is to try and position the boiler as centrally as possible, which will help you achieve a balanced heat output.

The positioning of the system will also be dictated by your water, fuel and power supplies, all of which will need to link directly to the boiler, without any overrunning pipework or cable lengths.

Before making a final decision, be sure to check that the location will also provide flue pipe access to an exhaust port in the wall of the vehicle.

In addition to the placement of the boiler itself, you’ll need to consider the hardwired elements of your system. The control panel needs to be connected to the boiler and a 12-volt power supply, while the room temperature sensor should be fitted in the habitation area, ideally around shoulder to head height.

Finally, give some thought to how you want the heat to be distributed around the vehicle. This will help you decide how to use and arrange the four hot air outlets available on a Truma combi-boiler.

For more guidance on finding the right location for your boiler and hardwired components, watch this video, which features tips and advice from a member of our Technical Support team.