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• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:34:21 -0500
  ...Webasto also makes rv and boating heaters and sunroofs. http://webasto.com/ The heater has three different shut off switches.One to turn it...
• engine block heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:21:08 -0700
  ...Anyone know of other options that will work? For those father north than I, they often also use battery blankets, and pan heaters for...
• Re: heater choices
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 01:11:57 -0500
  I currently use 2 different heaters for my VW. For propane I have a Zodi Hot Vent which I set up outside on a...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy Storage Box / Propex install
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:11:45 -0700
  I forgot to mention that I found out the new Propex heaters no longer require different propane gas pressures from that of the fridge...
• Re: "Tundra Toaster" heater II
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 15:04:51 -0500
  ...There are lots of unvented propane heaters. The question is would you sleep with one in a closed bus ? Why does this thing need...
• Re: Carver P4 for Winter Camping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:52:27 -0700
  Turinsky wrote: > > With all this talk about heaters, why hasn't anyone mentioned the Carver P4? > Does it not through off enough heat? > Kevin...
• Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 06:44:49 -0500
  ...The only experience I have had with gasoline aux heaters has been with the aircraft type. Aircraft types are similar - tubular or basically cylindrical...
• Re: Custom Cat Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 16:19:38 -0500
  ...even > if there is enough room in there (these heaters are 6 inches deep I believe). > Also, I don't think you would find...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:57:03 -0800
  ...Unfortunately the Water > Boxer does no lend itself to freeze plug heaters as most other engines do. > The non-pump heaters rely on thermal...
• Re: My 83.5, was Woody's Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 19:19:28 EDT
  ...Sunroof (For Sale) WarmerWagen warmerwagen@aol.com Seattle 206 878-8423 Heaters for Vanagon campers Vented catalytic heaters, gas heaters Behr AC (when available)
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:16:57 -0500
  ...I've been inside a few of the heaters and have never noticed even the slightest burn area or warping. The motors are brushless...
• BTU Requirements For Heat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 13:49:43 -0500
  I have spent extensive time parked and with heaters in my camper this fall/winter and I have determined the following about BTU requirements...
• 12V Space Heater (The Sequel)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 21:28:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...I would love one of those OE gasoline heaters. Previous posts gave me the impression that they are hard to find used (hard to...
• Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:54:26 -0700
  ...The pipe going to the radiator (in the engine bay) is reading a consistant 180-185* with the heaters on (and with the heaters...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 2 Nov 2021 22:52:05 -0400
  ...https://www.propexleisure.co.uk/cat/propex-spare-parts/compact-heaters/ Karl
• Heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:21:30 -0500
  ...factory, does anyone have a instruction manual for one of these heaters. Also any tips for starting one up after unknown years of sitting...
• Re: Inline Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 12:04:18 EST
  No Since I came from the desert of CA, An external oil cooler is a must. In the winter I moved it inside an...
• gas heater info (repost)
  Historical mailing list
  27 Oct 1995 03:13:05 GMT
  Greetings Folks, I've got a bunch of info on Eberspacher B2, BN 2, BN 4, and BA 6 heaters. If anybody needs help...
• Carver Ltd. (Propex) P4 Heater Group Purchase
  Historical mailing list - "Michael Wagner (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:10:07 -0700
  ...P4 (formerly Propex) propane heaters on the air cooled list, I wonder if you'd post the URL so that I can get the...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 16:29:03 -0800
  ...Whitney advertises many different 12 volt appliances (blenders, toaster ovens, coffee pots, hair dryers, heaters, etc.) in their catalog. I don't remember if...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 09:05:20 -0600
  ...It can be found at FLAPS and FLMS (M=MUFFLER :)) Monty '89 Westy '62 Sunroof Bug Denver, CO > Speaking of heaters, Anybody know where...
• Re: heater -> Mrheater Buddy heater ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 11:49:37 -0800
  > Today i was in Home Depot looked at buddy heaters propane you can use the one > pound or 20 pound sign on box states...
• Mr. Heater question
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:56:04 -0500
  I just ordered one of these heaters on line for store pickup and got the $39 price (Gaithersburg, MD) My only question is can...
• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:01:21 -0700
  ...Crazy idea? Anyone have experience > with these types of heaters? > > gp > 87 Syncro > 86 GL 7p > >
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 05:26:05 EDT
  ...The heaters are CE certified and are not even illegal to sell in the US, they are just not approved by the industry here...
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 00:44:35 EDT
  ...Right JD's? Dead Ben >> I was just giving some ideas on how one could obtain the heaters even when they are not available...
• Re: more heating ideas
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  30 Sep 1995 19:18:16 -0700
  ...Copley wrote: [ceramic heaters used in the garage to warm up T2 prior to takeoff] > > 'Course, you need to be hooked up to 110V...
• Re: Fireplace
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 9 May 2007 11:11:23 -0700
  ...I've seen small portable propane heaters with ads that claim to be unvented, but warn you in small print never to run it...
• Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 7 Nov 2020 02:44:09 -0500
  I'm sitting here scratching my head about why someone would remove a gasoline heater and replace it with diesel? New gas heaters are...
• 87 Syncro no temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 17:09:03 -0400
  ...The radiator is still getting warm, the heaters still work and the coolant level is fine. The red warning light in the temp gauge...
• Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 07:23:49 -0500
  TO all; I'm looking into a co. called Webasto Thermosystems. They make heater for vehicles, but diesel fuel only. After a quick look...
• Re: Mailorder Parts
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 06:33:14 -0800
  ...me: > > What are the good mailorder parts stores specializing in VW > Vanagon/Westy parts, extras (heaters) etc? > > Thanks, > > Chris > > -- > Chris Cochella > > cochella@xmission.com
• Re: Smell of burning plastic
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:09:23 -0700
  ...I melted the fan switch going over the Grapevine in an '85, cooling problems and was running both heaters wide open and the fans...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters, Combustion Products Thereof
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 00:22:46 -0800
  ...Catalytic Heaters. Malcolm, Geat input! Can you enlighten us as to where CO comes into play in your formulas? And is part of the...
• Re: portable heaters?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 00:44:10 -0500
  At 10:10 PM 3/3/2000 , ~K~ wrote: >Anyone know of any decent heaters that plug into the cigarette lighter? >I'm about...
• Re: Auxilliary waterpump for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 17:51:41 -0400
  ...Apparently in arctic conditions engines turn a lot slower and heaters blow cold air. The Aux coolant pump pushes hot coolant under pressure into...
• Re: Propane heater for under the rear seat
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 20:34:25 -0700
  ...They have a great showroom with all different kinds of forced air and convection heaters. Many on the display are hooked up, so you...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:36:47 -0800
  Wasn't there a Canadian option for a gas heater for the cooling system (pre-heat the coolant in the winter)? Rob vwrobb@gmail...
• Re: Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Wed, 20 Apr 1994 08:22:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...And such a heater would quickly burn out > a 100 amp alternator. > no electrical heaters for my bus!!! I'm talking convective heat loss...
• Re: more heating ideas
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 09:43:33 CST6CDT
  ...this self-sustaining power can then be used to power high amperage 12v heaters, a water heater for showers, AND the espresso machine. why...
• Propex in the Bay Area...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 04 Nov 1996 17:09:24 -0800
  Okay, so is anyone else in the San Fran bay area getting one of these wondrous heaters? If so, want to get together when...
• Re: Emergency engine cooling
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 05:39:02 EDT
  Nigel, People have been using their heaters (water-cooled applications) for that very purpose, probably since the first day they started putting radiators in...
• Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks/ brings up question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:25:46 -0300
  > At this point you can shed additional heat by turning both heaters on > full blast, but you won't like being in the same...
• Re: FS/ DA diesel heater from 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 15:22:32 -0800
  ...the Seattle area has been a frequent contributor to the list > and specializes in these heaters. I believe his email address is warmerwagon. > > Ken > > . >
• Re: All catalytics are not create equal
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:52:13 -0600
  ...I don't > have figures anymore but the Olympian used WAY less oxygen than the > coleman and the vented heaters, while they used oxygen...
• Re: Special Design Catalytic heater for westies
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:32:40 -0700
  ...Special Design Catalytic heater for westies I read with interest all the accounts of people installing their Platinum Cat heaters in their Westies... Unfortunately...
• Re: heat in VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 18:43:49 -0700
  ...Block heaters are something you southern > folks won't know anything about, but they are high wattage 120volt > plug-in heaters which warm your...
• Gas fired heaters (long) (was: heating parkedvanagon)]
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 01:06:42 +0100
  ...Ebersp�chers hot air heaters have come with VWs for a long time; they are a relic from the air cooled era when the...
• Re: Suburban heaters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:33:58 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeffrey Vickers wrote: > Can those of you out there with Suburban heaters tell us how/where > you mounted...
• Re: Overheating 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 20:57:26 -0400
  ...Only way I could drive was with both heaters going full blast. (In fact I didn't know I had a problem until the...
• Re: 8000W diesel space heater $180
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:19:45 -0500
  I wouldn't touch one of those Chinese copies of Eberspacher (Espar here) heaters. Crude and poor quality are two words that come to...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 07:13:19 -0500
  ...to the big expense and complicated installations for "P4" > and "Catalytic" heaters? Why not just use the VW gas heater for winter > camping?? > - > Steven...
• Re: Stairs to the Westy roof?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:51:06 EST
  ...eurocampers.com/">http://EuroCampers.com</A> 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan
• not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
  Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:11:00 -0500
  thanks to everyone for their help, but i triple checked and it is definately not a fuse...any ideas? someone had mentioned the ignition...
• Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:13:05 -0700
  ...I'm not familiar with these heaters, but from your brief description, they sound like they would only work for heating the cabin while...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:08:56 -0400
  You can get block heaters for the air-cooled engines though I doubt they are still made. A company called Kat made them for...
• Re: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:24:20 -0400
  ...david At 00:09 9/30/2000, Gary wrote: >Yes, you can get block heaters for the WBX. Both of my vans have them...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:56:22 +0000
  ...know all you guys are familiar with Mr Heater Buddy propane heaters.  If > you live in a humid environment, you probably detest them.  If...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:49:45 -0600
  ...Buddy and Plat Cat heaters do, which is why I bought it. It's more expensive, though. It's the size of a pack...
• Re: Temp gauge problems too
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:14:59 -0700
  ...or not........if both heaters get hot is this a > sign that the water is flowing properly??? > If your heaters are getting hot (esp...