John Barrett Free Member I want to make sure you understand the significance of this. We bought a Bailey Unicorn II Valencia in February .We had the usual walk around the van and shown how everything works. Copyright VerticalScope Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wonder if the auto bleedvalve (if fitted)is stuck or faulty. Its all pretty much self-explanatory as for as the heat for the camper itself. Read this article where our ambassador Nigel tells us how to Any water left in the water system could freeze and cause a lot of expensive damage. This is a priority for 2018.. #1 We are due to go away in couple of hours. Caravan Awnings We Cover Everything You Need To Know. Using gas set the temp to 30. We now have HW in lav. The Alde system is good but tricky. Then switch every thing off. Alde claims that the 2.2-gallon water heater mixes with cold water for approximately 4-gallons of shower water. Level two heats the water to 149-degrees Fahrenheit. Review the most common questions in our FAQ. Upload or insert images from URL. The two hampers in the Cirrus 920 cabover are very long, but also quite narrow. We needed to use both elec and gas. WebTapped Air In The Alde Heating System For a fluid-based heating system to operate properly, the fluid has to be able to circulate around the system unobstructed. We are having trouble with the electric heating on our alde heating system, it works on gas. So far we have not needed to set the Alde at level two. The pump icon illuminates. First time for a few months. If all this sounds like a mixed review, it isnt. #2. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In our project camper its not unusual to wake up several times a night when the furnace kicks on. On the Alde control panel, from the Main Menu, go to Settings> Up Arrow> Installed Accessories. Electric was fine, battery was fine, propane was fine. until the vehicle is warm. Alde 3020 Problems Alde 3020 Problems gandi replied on 11/04/2021 09:50. Hard to access. On the Alde control panel, from the Main Menu, go to Settings> Up Arrow> Installed Accessories. Even better, we would finally get the chance to experience a Cirrus and its unique systems. Read this article where our ambassador Nigel tells us how to On the control board by the door is a button listed as disconnect the battery. The air was still and at room temperature. Only time will tell. Anyone had this issue? How To Find RV Dump Sites Near Your Location While Know How To Prevent A Space Heater Fire In Your RV. DM me. I read he found three bleeders but on only one side, in my mind that hints strongly there must be others not found so effective bleeding could not be done. Your email address will not be published. The Alde fan and pump only run when the glycol needs to be heated. Thanks. Bailey Unicorn Vigo 2014 from their profile. Alde 3020 Problems Alde 3020 Problems gandi replied on 11/04/2021 09:50. The "blockage" if so is 99% likely to be simply an "airlock", effective bleeding should sort that. You can run the Alde System off your propane, shore/electric, or you can do a combination of propane and your 12-volt battery. However, the required boiler, convectors, glycol reservoir and plumbing take up a considerable amount of storage throughout the unit. Oct 20, 2010. freestyla said: Hi all, I am having a problem with the Alde heating in our MH (Burstner Elegance i821g). IMO every caravanner should carry one in the van, and should have a couple more easily accessible at home. I did find that I could adjust the sensor by + or - 5 degrees so that helped but does it need re-setting and how can this be done? The Alde convectors are located behind the walls and cabinetry in the wet bath, kitchen, dinette and cabover to evenly heat the unit. Any suggestions please. Have you or your friend tried googling Alde 3020 Fuses. Angela has said one too many times, How do we get this Alde system in our project camper? Answer; not easily. 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. The air wasnt oscillating between warm and cold like a thermostat-controlled furnace system does. Supposed to be going to Scotland next The radiant heat is very comfortable. The Alde hydronic system is no different. We are new owners of a 2021 30 Classic. The radiant heat is very comfortable. We were both very comfortable. If you cant its likely the pump itself. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Based on the data and our first-hand truck camping observation, the Alde offers game-changing 12-volt and propane efficiency. Everything weve said so far is about how the Alde 3010 system performs as a heating unit. ! This is great information that most would not have figured out. Even some, If it doesn't happen again I'd write it off as maybe being marginal from the start and finally failing due to age., For years I've had the suspicion that the industry was secretly using me as a tester of marginal equipment. Depending on the day, we set it between 68 and 72 degrees. Our camper was literally coming apart right before our eyes. We have been extremely fortunate to borrow and camp long-term in just about every truck camper brand in the United States and Canada with one glaring exception. We have lost the hook up icon on display, and heating isn't working or hot water. John Barrett Free Member Its all pretty much self-explanatory as for as the heat for the camper itself. You are using an out of date browser. Virker Alde fyret med ndkabel, kan du tjekke kabelforbindelsen fra Alde fyret til betjeningspanelet Virker det ikke er der betjeningspanelet tilbage som skal tjekkes. A trick I would use would be to cut the old fuse out right close to the fuse leaving the old ends, then solder the new fuse ends to the old ones giving you more room to connect a heat sink while soldering. Turn the pump to 5. By the time we reached the Elkhart Open House in September, our project camper was showing more and more signs of accident-related damage; cracks in the walls, separating cabinetry, and a softening floor. WebThe electrical elements, of which there are two, have the Alde filling pump which quickly both fills and bleeds the an output of 1kW and 2kW respectively. However, anyone with radiators at home can appreciate the issue of air trapped in the system. Alde has developed a free smartphone app that finds the nearest Alde service location, contains the manuals, and answers frequently asked questions. We are having trouble with the electric heating on our alde heating system, it works on gas. I figured it was the standard 'check the 2 fuses inside the Alde', but found them to be ok. Dang! The first time we activated the Alde Compact 3010 system on our own was quite disconcerting. Started 3 hours ago, By Found a leak - seeping from above one of the rubber elbow joints - wood under furniture is also blue so must have been doing this for a while. No other truck camper (or non-Alde motorhome or towable that we know of) can plug into shore power and have built-in 100-percent electric heat. The Easiest Way To Clean RV Holding Tanks. If you take longer showers in your camper, you may need level two. Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Engineering, computing, outdoor life. You know a friend with electrician skills? On my last 3000 there was a simple arrangement of switches setting heat hot water or both and either 1or 2 kw or gas. About a half-hour after activating the Alde system, we heard gurgling noises from the glycol reservoir located in the drivers side rear closet. Our hydronic heating systems are tested in temperatures down to -31 F in order to ensure your comfort in all weathers all year round. We have the same model and the same problem. If you did then perhaps someone would know where the bleeds are. WebThe Alde system can output 1, 2 or 3 kW on electric heating, selectable from the control panel. If it were possible, we would snap our fingers and put an Alde hydronic system in our project camper right now. That night we marveled as more and more heat emerged throughout the camper. Tried on gas this morning with no water heating on. Tried on gas this morning with no water heating on. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I would be checking that the pump is actually running despite what the panel says, is it in the header tank or inline near the boiler? Gas and electric together is what an Airstream technician will tell you because they dont understand the system (at least the ones in Southern California). Hope this helps. Thank you for all the advice on resetting our Alde system. Other things are just learning the system and routine maintenance. In 2014, the Alde 3010 Compact series was superseded by the 3020 Compact series, so you could have either-or. Hot water ok. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. WebThe electrical elements, of which there are two, have the Alde filling pump which quickly both fills and bleeds the an output of 1kW and 2kW respectively. Hot water ok. FAQ Our boilers What boiler model do you have? Clear editor. None of us need that. #2. FlyFifer Caravan Helper 2023. The warm Cirrus was heavenly. Started 4 hours ago, By Supposed to be going to Scotland next I used to hate the ALDE system but I have grown to like itjust have a little patience. 172. Lovely and easy. Baileys have a separate switch for the electric side of the Alde. We were off-grid and started the Alde in propane mode. On my last 3000 there was a simple arrangement of switches setting heat hot water or both and either 1or 2 kw or gas. It was just comfortable. Get it to heat water when heating on then turn off the heating circulating pump. Virker Alde fyret med ndkabel, kan du tjekke kabelforbindelsen fra Alde fyret til betjeningspanelet Virker det ikke er der betjeningspanelet tilbage som skal tjekkes. Twenty minutes on YouTube revealed the answer. #1 We are due to go away in couple of hours. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. No heat with 120V. Art, Interesting - Haven't seen this mentioned before - Thanks, Yes, leaving those leads in the board would have helped a lot! Boiler hot, pump shows as running but no heating around MH. The boiler works fine and hot water is not an issue. It will take you about 30 minutes but well worth it and will save a ton of time and money. We have a large Safefil gas bottle and I reckon for a long weekend we FlyFifer Good Luck David! Of course the Alde system is not just a heater, but also a 2.2-gallon water heater. The winter/summer option should turn off the pump. Just took delivery of the 2021 Classic and when we tried to start the Alde we get plenty of radiant heat but only warm water. By He pushed it waited a few minutes and then pushed it again, the Alde system did reset and we had It turned out that the Sargent Electric Distribution unit had a dodgy pin in one of the connectors, it had drifted inside the unit and was not making proper contact. Mr Plodd There have been many modernisations made to caravans and the appliances you can install in them over the years. First time for a few months. Your previous content has been restored. 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