hymer1942 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Morning all, can anyone tell me about the above heater, how good or not, and how noisy and how much battery use. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I can't give you hands-on advice, but you can download Truma documentation about the Combi D from here: http://dealer.truma.com/_anweisungen/Truma-Katalog/gb/combi/combi_diesel.html Fuel consumption and current-usage data are listed in the relevant "Technical details" sections here: http://www.truma.com/int/en/heating/overview-diesel-electric-powered-heaters.php The Combi D was introduced in mid-2008 as a Truma/Eberspacher joint venture. It's essentially a Combi 6 heater with an Eberspacher burner-unit replacing the gas-burner. The main benefit of the "D" for a motorhome converter is that, if a motorhome design includes a Truma Combi gas-fuelled heater, the converter can offer a diesel-fuelled heater alternative and installation changes will be minimal. Until recently Combi D was only available as a diesel-fuelled heater. Now (as you'll see from the 2nd Truma link above) there's a Combi D 6E that includes a 220V heating capability similar in concept to that of the Combi 6E. I can't find any noise-output data, but this 2008 Truma press-release said "Truma have tried hard to limit noise levels by insulating the burner and the housing from the heater housing, and equipping fans with sound mufflers." Me, I'd expect a Combi D's diesel-fuelled burner to be noisier (particularly at start-up) than the gas-burner of a Combi 6, and there's the noise of the external exhaust to bear in mind too. What would most concern me is the hybrid Truma/Eberspacher nature of the "D" and the potential impact of this if problems arose. In fact, I came across a comment on a French forum saying that, as the "D" was so rarely fitted, motorhome dealerships and Truma and Eberspacher agents had little or no practical experience of it. It was also claimed that, due to its rarity, spare parts for it were seldom held in stock. I'm not aware of any converter installing a Combi D as standard and choosing a "D" as an option normally means a hefty surcharge that, personally, I wouldn't consider paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks for the info Derek, it's - Burstner 700 Aerovan I am looking at tomorrow, I will switch on and find the noise level etc. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I believe Burstner only made the Aerovan for a couple of years and it's likely that (due to its elevated asking-price as much as anything) only a very limited number would have been sold. There's a 2011 Aerovan document here http://www.buerstner.com/fileadmin/2011/Download/Reisemobile/Großbritannien/Folder_Aero_Van_UK_2011.pdf An ambitious concept using an Al-Ko chassis with independent rear-suspension (rare for a Mercedes-based motorhome). I notice that a Truma Combi D was standard. Photos here: http://www.motorhomes.co.uk/motorhomes-for-sale/burstner-aero-van-t700/1276/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 My only comment would be to take it to a weighbridge BEFORE you buy it and make sure it really does give a workable payload of around 120KGs per person at least. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks for all replies, it's now sold not to me though. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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