LPG Combi Boiler in a 7.5 ton truck / motorhome ?

[ktmmx]

Hi All

I am converting a 7.5 ton truck into a motorsport motorhome

Can I use a LPG Combi boiler running off a gas bottle for my hot water and 2 or 3 small radiators?

Was thinking of plugging into a good inverter for power supply?

Can anybody give me advice please?

Could I do it?

What problems would / could I have?

Obviously I wouldn’t fit it myself just asking is it possible.

Thanks

 

[dcawkwell]

Yes that would work.
A glow worm betacom B class will set you back about £450 quid+fitting.
24kW.
I would suggest the radiators and piping in plastic to handle the vibration.

Refillable propane bottle you can fill up at autogas stations.
This would need to be mounted in a box that opens externally to the inside
of the vehicle. Although you might need to checkup on that point.
If wanting hot water when not hooked up to a water point I would suggest
installing an cold water accumulator tank. That would allow you to store
maybe 100 to 150 litres of cold water at pressure for hot water and cold supply.

 

[gazdaz36]

Only problem you might come across using an inverter is that the boiler electronics might not like it.

Most modern boilers need a good earth connection and some do not like running on generators

 

[swbjackson]

Just asking for trouble in my opinion. Combi boilers aren't designed for being rattled round in a motorhome. Stick to caravan specific appliances that are designed for that sort of application.