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• vanagon Block Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 18:14:40 -0800
  Hello list, A couple of digests ago, i seemed to recall someone offering block heaters for 20$....Could that person please email me off...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:44:13 -0700
  Here you go : http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/Portable-Electric-Heater-120V/productinfo/HT%2D2000/ These work great and are quiet. This one in particular...
• Engine Warmers and Heaters - Winter's on the Way!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 01:35:55 -0500
  ...magnetic-mount engine block heaters, 200 Watts, $25.99 2. Adhesive?-Stick-on Oil pan heater, 250 Watts, $59.95 3. Tank-type engine...
• Re: [Syncro] Winter camping heat: PROPEX heaters available again!
  Historical mailing list - Sullivan, Michael
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:08:20 -0600
  ...PROPEX heaters available again! Hello everyone! This message is to announce that I am now selling the wonderful compact Propex Heatsource 1600 van heaters...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 09:01:27 -0500
  ...Heat > For heat where you have shore power have you tried one of the small cube > heaters? I've carried one around for about...
• Re: Keyed 12 v source-- for electric heater? useless!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:42:10 -0700
  ...Use it for a day or two and > see if you like it. > > I've found that 12v heaters are generally useless, unless they...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 14:28:05 -0300
  ...even > if there is enough room in there (these heaters are 6 inches deep I believe). > Also, I don't think you would find...
• Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 11:44:15 -0700
  ...My Syncro westy does not have a heater yet, so I am very interested in other listers feedback on Propex heaters and other heaters...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:39:42 -0700
  ...then you need all the heaters you can get. I did a trip to Lake Louise Alberta Canada at New Years once, in a...
• Van Solar Heaters - With Links
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:35:12 -0700
  ...ClearDome Solar Forced Air Room Heaters - Exterior Mount http://www.cetsolar.com/extsolarheat.htm <http://www.cetsolar.com/solarheat.htm> - size 2' x 4...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:33:04 -0500
  In a message dated 1/28/2015 11:38:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, vwrobb@GMAIL.COM writes: Wasn't there a Canadian...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:29:06 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> Do westies have propane heaters ? << > > You can DIY. Many owners have done installs: > http://westyventures.com/propex...
• Re: Eberspacher heaters
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 14:34:32 -0500
  Never pass up an aircooled Vanagon that is junked. Many had this BA6 heater. Pays to pause and stick your head underneith to see...
• Re: Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:47:38 -0500
  ...They make lots of different types of heaters. With a little engineering you can use many different generic things. Frost plug heaters are *NOT...
• Re: Winters in the van...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 22:01:55 -0500
  On Fri, 15 Nov 2002, Stan Wilder wrote: > Having used both Coleman Gas Catalytic heaters and Alcohol Catalytic > heaters I've just got to...
• Re: SOLAR BLOCK HEATER FOR DIESEL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 14:22:58 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Why don't you call Webasto Heaters, they make diesel/gas fired hot water heaters for transport trucks and MB/Volvo etc cars in...
• Diesel burning block heater?!
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:40:52 -0500
  ...The Eberspacher (Espar) diesel heaters found in the US are commonly installed in commercial trucks and buses, and in boats as well. Doug Fitz...
• Re: aux heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Thu, 21 Jul 1994 12:14:25 -0400 (EDT)
  > > I don't know what a 13-year-old working gas heater is worth. Maybe someone > else in the group does? Nor do I...
• Re: Gas Heater Parts
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 21:11:12 -0400
  ...and phone number of the gentleman in NJ that repairs gas heaters? >> Ark Mirvis in Hoptacong (sp?) NJ....I'll have to dig up...
• '85 Vanagon inside heat and cooking
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 20:28:27 -0700
  ...Are there any sources for a good price on the Propex or Carver heaters? Also who mounts and connects outside porpane tanks? Thanks. Geoff...
• Re: Heater Booster System
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:59:01 EDT
  ...only the 80-'83 aircooled and diesel vanagons had the BA/DA-6 Eberspacher gas/diesel heaters in the US market. chris [text/html]
• Re: Espar heaters in '82 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:35:54 -0800
  Very close, but the diesel fueled version would be DA-6. Mark Bob O Shaughnessy wrote: > > > >> Does anyone know what model of Espar heater...
• Has anyone put a Zodi Water Heater in a Westy??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 18:19:27 -0400
  Has anyone put either one of these nifty propane water heaters in a Westy? http://www.zodi.com/hot_top.html http://www.zodi...
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 00:51:49 EST
  ...i hope you have engine block heaters! chris
• Re: Furnace for camping in the winter?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:53:08 -0700
  ...Also, see this site for Platinum Cat catalytic heaters: <http://www.ventedcatheater.com/> I used to have a small Plat. Cat and it worked...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:43:29 -0400
  ...I am merely stating valid comparisons based on personally examining both types heaters and the manufacturers efficiency ratings. If it came across differently then...
• Seat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:57:26 -0500
  On US Vanagons apparentlty VW never offered this, but on Canada (and presumably European) driver seat heaters were an option. It is still possible...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:34:11 -0800
  ...Buddy Heaters produce > radiant heat. But a lot of heat rises above ceramic plate and just floats > up to ceiling; here is where the...
• Re: 12 volt heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 09:17:30 MST
  ...It's already been mentioned, but these heaters put of _minimal_ heat. Lava lamp was the appropriate designation. If you do get one with...
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:41:10 EDT
  ...So I suggested if you really wanted one of these propane heaters you should buy it in Europe and ship it back here. >> That...
• Re: Inline Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 23:25:31 -0500 (EST)
  Has anyone ever perfected a method of drawing heat off an external oil cooler? Using some kind of blower, maybe some that have been...
• Re; portable heaters
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 10:18:42 -0600
  I myself,for lack of heat in my 85 GL this winter, used a weber grill,bolted to the floor in back. And when...
• Re: Electric engine block heaters. Source?
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:06:04 -0700
  VWNut Hawk writes, "I have one heater that bolts right on the bottom of the engine. I love it. Bus Depot doesn't have...
• Nevermind on the Coleman heater...
  Historical mailing list - Parker Beeson
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:51:58 -0600
  ...Just found a bunch of stuff on the Catalytic Heaters and have determined that I'm probably way better off saving up some money...
• Re: BA-6 gas heater repair/part needed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 13:38:24 -0600
  I'm not real keen on just parting out one of my BA-6 heaters but I've got a couple of the combustion...
• Re: Platinum Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 21:39:43 -0700
  Coleman is offering their "BlackCat" and "PowerCat" portable catalytic heaters which are presumably safe for indoor use including tents and vans without special venting...
• Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 04 Feb 96 20:18:30 MST
  ...Has anyone researched how to make one of those catalytic heaters exhaust correctly? Do they all have an exhaust or does one just build...
• Re: BAYWINDOW VS. ev HEATERS.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 08:43:00 -0800 (PST)
  >>My Baywindows gets too hot from time to time. > >So does mine. In summer. It's a pity I have to freeze for the...
• Re: Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Susan Cote
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 18:24:28 -0500
  Thank you John. What you descibe is the heater I have in my 1985 Vanagon. Mine doesn't work. Can you tell where the...
• Re: 2 buses and other VWs (location)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 19:30:29 EDT
  ...A HREF="http://eurocampers.com/">http://EuroCampers.com</A> Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan
• Re: Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:44:14 -0800
  ...Catalytic Heaters. > > Date: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 4:09 PM > > > > The Platinum Cat heaters vent all the moisture to the outdoors...all the > water...
• Re:Flat Spot
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 12:34:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thanks, Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley 1974 Volkswagen Westfalia; The Cow Van University of Washington Physics Major "Heaters? We don't need no stinking cstand@u...
• Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:14:12 -0500
  Not disputing the number of deaths, just questioning whether more people are exposed to lightning storms than are using propane heaters in enclosed spaces...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 13:00:46 -0500
  ...Following this tread for engine heaters I'll offer the following. The real problem with the bolt on pan heaters with the water boxer...
• Re:Questions on a 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 21:05:43 -0800 (PST)
  ...Good Luck, Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley 1974 Volkswagen Westfalia; The Cow Van University of Washington Physics Major "Heaters? We don't need no stinking cstand...
• Re: Winter Camping Advise....
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:43:31 -0700
  ...hate to spoil anyone's coziness, but'mongst boaters small portable electric heaters, left untended, seem to be a major cause of electrical fire...
• Re: engine block heaters?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:40:42 -0600
  ...engine block heaters? > > A while ago I saw someone mentioning the benefits of an engine block > heater for the winter. Any opinions on this...
• Webasto "Blue Heat"
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:18:32 -0500
  The auxiliary heaters have been a frequent topic But I have not seen anyone mention the �Blue Heat� model Granted it is $$$$ but the...
• Re: Van content (really)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:30:50 -0500
  ...You left-coasters turn your heaters on when the weather dips below 70. :D Sudhir
• Re: Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:59:55 -0500
  Bob Stevens wrote: >> Didn't someone (Frank) put a Propex in the small, lower cabinet left of the fridge? << Yes- http://www.frankcondelli.com...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:52:19 +0000
  ...Gas heaters...was Re: Heater Wasn't there a Canadian option for a gas heater for the cooling system (pre-heat the coolant in...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:28:03 +0000
  ...Gas heaters...was Re: Heater I’m confused.  Is the Webasto BBW46 for heating the cabin or heating the coolant?  Jeff 85 Westfalia with...
• Propex group buy
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:57:26 -0600
  Well, here is advert number 2 for the propex heaters. We need at least 10 people, more could make it cheaper. Cost: L280+delivery...
• Re: Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 13:15:39 -0800
  So, poor Jon Walton writes: "I just came across this mailing list today, so I don't have a feel for what type of...
• How much heat?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:01:43 +0200
  ...the Vanagon? So it inspires to ask y'all with additional heaters: * How many watts do you have? * How cold is your climate? * What...
• Re: Propex heaters on sale, new model coming!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:14:20 -0400
  Folks if you do winter (or cold weather) camping these are great additions to the Vanagon. They can nestle under the rear bench and...
• Re: Propex heaters : group purchase offer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:21:53 -0500
  Maybe we should have a discussion about the best ways to use the propex :) I like to use it first thing in the morning...
• Re: Sources for diesel powered heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 14:24:35 EDT
  ...I have Carver's product information and can find only propane heaters. There are a couple of companies in Germany that make the diesel...
• Re: Propex/Trumatic heater for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:15:53 -0400
  These type of permanently installed heaters have a tail pip that vents outside the van. That said some type of CO alarm should be...
• Re: Let's make vented catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 22:08:06 +0000
  ...I have one of those Coleman BlackCat catalytic heaters - and it works great. However, like we've discussed on this list before, it's...