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  • electric heaters?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 16 Dec 95 11:15:03 EST
    ...What I'm wondering is if anybody knos if the company that use to be called something like "Instant Auto Heaters" out of somewhere...
  • propex heaters (group buy?)
    Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 11:11:52 -0600
    For those who are interested in another group buy of propex heaters, I just got a fax from propex. Heres the information: Cost of...
  • Re: heat in VW Vans
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 14:18:22 -0400
    ...Block heaters are something you southern > > folks won't know anything about, but they are high wattage 120volt > > plug-in heaters which warm your...
  • Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 3 Jan 2016 09:25:20 -0500
    ...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: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:35:46 -0800
    ...Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters I previously contacted Coleman customer service regarding attaching the Black Cat to a bulk cylinder. Although it...
  • Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 2 May 2010 20:47:06 -0700
    ...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: FREE 1985 VANAGON * (with eberspacher gas heater)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:16:01 EDT
    ...waterboxer vanagons were never sold with gas heaters in the usa too bad im too far.. good luck with the giveaway david. chris
  • Re: '88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 24 Apr 2005 19:13:52 -0400
    ...Mike Keith Pike wrote: > Just fired up the bomb and the water temp light stays on blinking; > heaters work and o/f tank is...
  • Fwd: Zodi hot showers re: operative URL
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Mon, 11 Nov 1996 00:07:33 -0500
    ...Hanlon * EMC.Ver #2.3 ] -- Listees, Martha wrote about convection heaters available from Zodi, but the URL she had was a bad address. Try...
  • Re: snow?/f
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 24 Oct 1996 18:53:47 -0700
    <<What's with all the discourse on heaters and hot mirrors and snow tires and traction and what do you DO with those chains...
  • Eberspacher BA4 gas heater manual online
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 12:24:44 -0500
    Vanagoneers, There have been several questions on the list of late concerning the Eberspcher gas heaters. I ran across this web-site while browsing...
  • Re: Sherpak car top carriers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 02:54:06 EDT
    ...Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV http://EuroCampers.com 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other...
  • Re: platcat heater
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 17:42:25 EST
    ...How much do the Platinum Cat heaters go for, and where did you guys buy them? If you don't mind my asking. Robert...
  • Re: Hot water if you've got shore power
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 2 Mar 2007 10:44:29 -0500
    That reminds me of the small point of use propane fired water heaters that I saw in many Japanese houses when I was stationed...
  • Newbie questions
    Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 07:57:53 -0700
    ...2) I like to put block heaters in my winter vehicles, if only to save the engine the wear and tear of the cold...
  • Platinum Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 9 Oct 2001 23:29:07 EDT
    ...I am not selling the catalytic heaters yet but can do the installation. I have in the past sold used heaters, and if I...
  • Re: No heat at stoplights.
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:55:19 -0500
    ...In cold weather with heaters running full blast that right head would run much cooler and wouldn't that affect the needed fuel mixture...
  • Re: Fongball heater/camping in the wintah
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:45:09 -0700
    ...where is it I can find oneofthemthar 3KW heaters. I use an old portable, kinda like mineself, Coleman catalytic rated at 2600BTU, generally speaking...
  • Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
    Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
    Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:05:24 -0900
    ...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: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 May 2004 01:08:34 EDT
    ...Im by no means an expert on gas heaters, but i dont like to make negative blanket statements if i am not 100% up...
  • Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
    Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:26:39 -0400
    ...although I tend to prefer spending money to support companies that pay workers a living wage and design their own heaters vs blatant ripoffs.
  • Heater Jeopardy
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:36:49 -0800
    ...Things you find in a Vanagon heater!!! I've seen a hundred posts about rodent nests in van heaters. I'll see your mouse...
  • Re: Propane heaters
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:25:45 -0500
    You must mean Horace P.I. Whiplash's Rolls Canhardly, Benny !!!---- Little Benny Wrote; <<" Even HK can handle a lawsuit against you if that...
  • Re: Anyone use one of these heaters?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 7 Oct 2005 18:51:18 -0600
    First it is a real genuine battery killer. Would be about the same as leaving your headlights on with high beams. Second 300 watts...
  • Vanagon engine heater
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:23:16 -0500
    For general info, and the archives, I want to confirm that the Vanagon under engine heaters are indeed still available through NAPA. I picked...
  • Re: [vanagon] Propex heaters
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 7 Nov 2006 21:29:16 -0700
    ...Tuesday, November 07, 2006 8:03 PM Subject: [vanagon] Propex heaters > I've just installed my first Propex HS2000 in my '87 Westy and...
  • Re: coolant leak after long idle
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:53:36 -0700
    ...This will floush the engine, radiataor and both heaters. When the "coolant" is running clear, keep going for a while and then when you...
  • RE: 74 camper, Gas Heaters
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Feb 1996 05:48:38 -0700
    >Hi Daniel, >I just installed an Eberspaecher BN2 underneath my '76 Camper. Underneath? Literally underneath? Wow! How do you deal with speed bumps? I...
  • vented catalytic propane heater wtb
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Tue, 09 Apr 1996 18:17:22 -0400
    ...page, and am wondering if anyone knows of a good source(s) for heaters/etc., and what the pricing might be like. thanks, matthew
  • Re: Do they still have Propex heaters?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:40:19 -0400
    Karl sold me a Propex EX1800 a few months ago, very nicely built and efficient unit. Cost was around $600 at that point although...
  • Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
    Historical mailing list - courtney hook
    Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:14:54 -0800
    Like most people, I have a small ceramic heater I plug in at campsites with power, to get through the night. Mine however is...
  • Propane pressure facts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:54:47 -0500
    There has been a lot of talk about the use of propane heaters these past few days so I though I would clear the...
  • Re: Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:41:26 -0400
    ...I am very interested in > other listers feedback on Propex heaters and other heaters that are > efficient, quiet and small. > > > Keith Ovregaard > 84 Westy...
  • Re: Winter camping heat: PROPEX heaters available again!
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:29:23 -0800
    ...Zoltan > There's tons of information in the archives on Propex heaters. You'll have to look back a few years though as they...
  • Re: GAS HEATER Re: Smoke coming from under the van
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 16:27:59 -0800
    ...gas >tank, so it never runs out of fuel, unlike propane heaters. Never ever? Has the petroleum industry heard of this? Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote...
  • Re: gas heater
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Jun 1998 01:07:57 EDT
    ...that's why i have 2 complete BA-6 gas heaters....one for heat, and the other for parts.. chris
  • '81 Vanagon heater advice
    Historical mailing list - Lucas Alves
    Tue, 26 Oct 1999 14:28:09 PDT
    ...I was wondering if any one has had decent experience with DC heaters (I have an extra battery)? Names of manufacturers, retailers, and any...
  • Re: Let's not make vented catalytic heaters
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:19:15 EST
    In a message dated 12/23/01 12:20:03 PM, wilden1@juno.com writes: << Hopefully your body will stay frozen until spring after...
  • Re: Propex heaters on sale, new model coming!
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:12:24 EDT
    In a message dated 8/30/2005 6:18:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes: Folks if you do winter...
  • Re: overheating
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:51:02 -0700
    ...The front and rear heaters are on one circuit, which does indeed bypass the thermostat. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "John McLean" <jaymac@INTERNETCDS...
  • Re: Oil reservoir heater
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 23:49:31 -0800
    Rachel, Gee Rachel, all coolant immersion heaters are 400W? That'll be some news to old Terry Kay, he bought a 1500W unit :) The...
  • Re: heaters Espar -vs - Propex
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:45:22 -0800
    ...Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@YAHOO.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: heaters Espar -vs - Propex > Hiya! > > I am looking at the Propex Heatsource HS1800...
  • Re: Rear heater leaking
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Wed, 5 May 1999 22:51:12 -0500
    ...heaters! Brent Christensen wrote: > For many years, Toyota Landcruisers have had rear heaters as an option. > (even the old Jeep-like FJ-40 models...
  • Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:51:46 -0500
    My experience with gas or diesel heaters has not been good. They were always giving trouble. I had a gasoline heater in the backseat...
  • Re: Gas heaters in Splitties
    Historical mailing list - University of Toronto Information Commons
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 09:17:31 -0500
    ...Gas heaters in Splitties > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > On Tue, 12 Dec 1995, JOHNSON THOMAS H <rsthj@aurora...
  • HEaters -n- Heads
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Feb 1995 19:28:10 -0600
    OK, I have a heater question (Surprise Surprise!) My heads are leaking the the Blue liquid all over the place, but my heater (up...
  • For sale,84 vw vanagon*********************************
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 10 Dec 1995 02:48:09 GMT
    84 Vanagon************* 7 passanger, am/fm cass, front and back A/C, front and back heaters. 4 spd, Brand new paint job with great...
  • For sale,84 vw vanagon*********************************
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Dec 1995 08:54:40 GMT
    84 Vanagon************* 7 passanger, am/fm cass, front and back A/C, front and back heaters. 4 spd, Brand new paint job with great...
  • Copy of: RE: '81 Vanagon parting out in Denver
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    22 Oct 96 11:50:29 EDT
    ...this to everybody) but what do you mean by "auxilliary passenger heaters" - a gas heater? or a rear H2O heater core? '81's and...
  • heaters, (fuel)
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 07:12:10 -0500
    > Freinds, Does anyone know what JP-4 fuel is? I purchased a very unusual muli-fuel heater for the Vanagon and this is one...
  • Re: Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:09:09 -0600
    ...It covers all Eberspacher >heaters. I could mail it to you as long as you make sure I get it back. Let me >know. > > > >
  • Tundra Toaster Heater and Propane Safety II
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 05 Nov 95 10:02:33 mdt
    ...But - - - The Tundra Toaster Heater sounds like an adaptation of the "100% efficient" unvented make-up air heaters that are use in industrial, commercial...
  • Re: Coleman DuraCat heater
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:15:52 -0500
    ...dipping into the teen's (faharenheit) here, I happened to be in Home Depot and saw piles of Coleman DuraCat heaters. Big sign said...
  • Re: Propane heaters
    Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
    Tue, 9 Oct 2001 14:32:01 -1000
    ...Collins CO On Tue, 9 Oct 2001, Finn Runyon wrote: > Waht is the current thinking on heaters...I just spent a wonderful weekend in...
  • Re: Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:09:29 -0700
    ...I am very interested in > other listers feedback on Propex heaters and other heaters that are > efficient, quiet and small. > > > Keith Ovregaard > 84 Westy...
  • Re: Propex vrs Suburan Furnace
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 4 Nov 1998 20:53:18 EST
    ...EdOshea@WEBTV.NET (Edwin O'Shea) > > With all this talk about heaters now that winter is begining to be felt, > I wonder if any...
  • Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:26:00 -0400
    On 7/30/12, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > These carbs don't have carb air heaters, and are subject to icing when > conditions...
  • Re: Crazy Vanagon Sighting!
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Thu, 4 May 1995 11:26:19 MST
    > Another crazy adition is the wood burning stove in the '71 bus. > ("We don't need no stinkin' gas heaters!") Oh, did I mention...
  • Gas heater parts?
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Tue, 17 Oct 1995 11:37:00 -0600 (MDT)
    ...BTW, if you know of a yard that may have heaters they'll part out I'd be interested in knowing about them. Jack
  • Re: Must be winter's coming /f
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 25 Oct 1996 22:04:54 -0700 (PDT)
    ...recent surge in posts regarding to repairing/replacing heat > exchangers, aux. heaters, and the annual discussion about the impossibility of > any kind of useful...