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• Re: Camping heater for an '86 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 16:51:38 -0800 (PST)
  A couple of us have installed vented catalytic propane heaters with good results. --Dave
• Re: catalytic heaters-web page photo
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 16:32:12 -0500
  ...However, one of the best values in heaters for VW campers is the Platinum Cat from Thermal Systems in Tumwater, WA. A photo and...
• Has anyone tried to relocate a Gas Heater?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 18:07:33 -0400
  If you want a Pro Training Manual CDI've got one of those big auxiliary gas heaters that runs through the middle of my...
• Re: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Syncro] Westy/vanagon floorplans? + heater!!]]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:41:12 -0700
  ...Steve got this started, kudo's go > > > there,>> > > > > The catalytic heaters are just heaters, and not furnaces. They do not > > include a method to...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 11:52:56 -0600
  ...It uses a lot less fuel than the cheap heaters, so you don't have to worry about that. You're going to pay...
• re:Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list
  7 Feb 96 16:04:00 -0600
  All, This is primarily directed at those who have propane heaters (catalytic or otherwise in their busses/campers), but anyone with info please feel...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 03:02:32 -0800
  ...Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer > George, the Propex heaters have passed very strict European standards in > regards to safety, probably more strict...
• Re: Engine Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:08:07 -0500
  ...Engine Heaters > > >>A few weeks ago someone mentioned connecting an external engine water >heater >>to the water connections at the oil cooler. Are there...
• Re: Webasto "Blue Heat"
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:10:19 -0700
  i examined them and others when i was looking at heaters. the idea of a coolant heater with a separate heater coil and coolant...
• Camping in cold & battery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Firebaugh
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:47:02 -0800
  ...Clearly the alternator at idle rate was not charging the battery while running the heaters (front and rear). Is this normal? Advice to keep...
• Re: heaters, (fuel)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:19:38 -0500
  ...It makes sense as these heaters are from the military. Eric Doug Alcock wrote: > > JP-4 is USAF jet aircraft fuel --- handy if you...
• Eberspacher heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:34:35 -0800
  Thinking of getting an Eberspacher heater. Wondering: ---EV or Vanagon version? ---fuel and amp usage? ---noise? ---other issues? thanks, Jeff
• Re: Alternative Vanagon heaters - Zodi's, Tankless Water Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 20:55:31 +0000
  ...Alternative Vanagon heaters - Zodi's, Tankless Water Heaters To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I just spent the morning laying out and connecting a Watts...
• Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 14:10:41 -0400
  ...If anyone is interested in one of these heaters, i know of a few more for sale. I paid $500 for mine including thermostat...
• Re: Eberspacher Heaters
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:37:45 -0500
  ...Eberspacher Heaters >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> I have WBXs, so I would only be interested if they really work well >> while camping. > >If...
• Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 09:28:47 -0800
  ...A bit of online shopping turned up nothing but inline coolant heaters which are installed waaay up near the radiator, and hot-plate-style...
• Re: heaters, (fuel)
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 13:10:30 -0500
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:12 AM Subject: heaters, (fuel) > > > > Freinds, > Does anyone know what JP-4 fuel is? > I purchased...
• Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 12:50:49 -0700
  Members should be aware that the oft-mentioned Coleman LP heaters are NOT intended to be used while sleeping, according to the warning label...
• Gas heater (not revisited)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 96 16:29 EDT
  ...new and used auto gas heaters, Ark Mirvis German and American; remanufatured 31 Byram Bay Road and new Eberspacher and Webasto heaters; Hopatcong, NJ...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 07:51:52 -0700
  ...TC keeps it open, barely home furnaces and water heaters are not an apt example in this case. alistair On 5-Nov-10, at...
• Re: Gas Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:19:25 -0400
  ...often times gas heaters are not used for long periods of > time, and fall into disrepair. it is basically a gasoline fired furnace that...
• Carver P4 List Discount
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 16:15:10 EDT
  I previously posted: <<I'm getting ready to order up another batch of Carver P4 propane heaters from England. Any list members interested P...
• Re: Source for Plat Cat heater?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 10:53:32 -0800
  RE: New website for Plat Cat Heaters Thanks for the info, I only had the old link.
• Re:Synchro Shifter Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 21:19:53 -0800 (PST)
  ...Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley 1974 Volkswagen Westfalia; The Cow Van University of Washington Physics "Heaters? We don't need no stinking cstand@u.washington.edu...
• Check out Instant Portable Hot Camp Showers and Propane Tent Heaters!
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:38:40 EST
  ...Instant Portable Hot Camp Showers and Propane Tent Heaters!</A>
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list
  8 Feb 95 15:55
  ...Electric heaters from a 12v system are >not practical in an automobile context. Indeed! That's why I'm still gunnin' for the water...
• Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:03:24 EST
  ...See my _Propex Heaters_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/propex.htm) webpage for complete details. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90...
• Re: Winter Camping
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:37:07 -0400
  Are there any 12 volt heaters that are any good and that will last the night on the aux. battery?? Malcolm
• heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Wooten
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 09:24:28 EDT
  can a heater from a type 4 be fitted in to a 81 vanagon????? is it hard to do???? chuck 81 vanagon (jack)
• Alternative Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:22:26 -0800
  ...Alternative Heaters > > I've read a lot on this list about different kinds of heaters to heat > the inside of our beloved vans - some...
• Fw: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 23:58:30 -0500
  ...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 and Deisle Heaters....
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 21:10:40 -0700
  ...Both of these gentlemen know their stuff about these heaters! I also have to agree with Bulley about Ark M. He got booted from...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Nov 2004 to 5 Nov 2004 - Special issue (#2004-1073)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 09:55:56 -0800
  ...Catalytic Heaters Hi gang, I am not wanting to start yet another thread on how safe or unsafe portable heaters are, so I hope...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 11:41:35 -0800
  ...They make lots of heaters, but it seems only the military can afford them (with our tax dollars). Last time I looked, the appropriate...
• Re: Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 20:42:00 -0500
  ...Coleman Propane Heaters > Members should be aware that the oft-mentioned Coleman > LP heaters are NOT intended to be used while sleeping, > according to...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:14:54 -0600
  I have seen engine heaters that are resistance type coils that replace the oil dip stick. I have no idea how well they work...
• Propex Heaters?? Enough heat?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:20:48 -0500
  Can those of you using Propex heaters report on your actual sue results (real experience)..... Heat output, propane and battery drain, etc.?? I once...
• Re: engine block heaters?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 03:39:52 EDT
  Winter must be close at hand. I can hardly wait to see "A/C" once again in the subject lines. George
• Re: battery powered block heaters? - BBW 46 gas heater on Canadian syncros
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 15:25:28 -0500
  ...anybody have a wrecked canadian syncro with one of these nifty coolant heaters? -wes On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 gary2a@telusplanet.net wrote: > Wes...
• Heat: Gas vs. Propane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:36:06 -0500
  ...I also thought that propane heaters, if vented (I assume these Propex heaters are vented, right?), were primarily for more or less continuous operation...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 16:22:50 -0500
  ...heaters are, so I hope that POV can be avoided and save the archives > another > beating. <g> > > Through the discussions about catalytic heaters in...
• Re: Propex heaters available
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 18:28:10 -0600
  ...Wetwesties; Syncro list; Vanagon list; VWVANFULLTIMERS Subject: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters available I have three more new EX1800 Propex heaters in stock for anyone interested...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:07:26 -0500
  ...My understanding is all Webastos are aftermarket and all there were canadian vanagons sold without auxillary cabin heaters. it was an option. as far...
• Block heaters for Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 13:43:46 -0700
  Anyone know of a block heater for the air cooled van? This would be used in cold climates for winter starting.
• Gas Heater Parts
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 23:45:27 -0000
  Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the name and phone number of the gentleman in NJ that repairs gas heaters? Charles Michaux '91 Westy
• propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 11:39:14 -0600
  I just noticed that I forgot to put my name at the end of my email Sorry: Blake Thornton Salt Lake City 84 Westy
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 14:57:56 -0600
  Welcome back, David. We were beginning to worry... Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:44:26 -0800
  ...Now down in the Desert, winter camping around motor homes with big Suburban heaters, you can hear their heaters cycle on from about 1...
• Re: FAQ Needs Critiquing
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 18:08:26 -0600 (CST)
  ...The two main supplement >heaters used on air-cooled VWs were/are the Stuart-Warner and the >Espracher. These heaters are rather expensive to...
• Converting Coleman Catalytic Heater to LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:16:09 -0700
  ...When proper ventilation is supplied, as specified in the instructions, I believe these catalytic heaters do not produce dangerous levels of CO. The instances...
• Alternative Heaters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:44:11 -0600
  I've read a lot on this list about different kinds of heaters to heat the inside of our beloved vans - some gas, some...
• (F)Jack the heater guru
  Historical mailing list - Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School)
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 19:26:10 -0400 (EDT)
  Jack: What happened with J.B. Heaters? Reply to me or the list. Skip Correll correll_skip@a1.cps.k12.tn.us
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:53:47 -0500
  > Also, no moving parts except the fuel pump. OK, I lied.There's a fan also. sorry.. woody " keep on pushin'"
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:16:55 -0400
  >> Do westies have propane heaters ? << You can DIY. Many owners have done installs: http://westyventures.com/propex.html Geo/ATL
• Re: Diesel Heater in 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 12:49:21 EDT
  ...he might still be on the list, and fixes gas heaters for a living. or there's JB's in castle rock, CO. they...
• Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:30:46 -0400
  ...I know my '82 could never supply >the power needed to run 12 heaters, let alone 2. I have a 12v electric Sorry to...
• Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:20:57 EDT
  ...Crazy idea? Anyone have experience with these types of heaters? gp 87 Syncro 86 GL 7p
• Re: Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 14:27:07 PDT
  ...With winter just around the corner... > >AC (alternating current, not air cooled) block heaters have previously been >discussed here from time to time over...
• Re: Buddy heater
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 21:38:30 -0500
  ...he contrasts catalytic heaters to radiant heaters > because it is my understanding that some catalytic heaters are indeed > radiant heaters... > > Bill > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Re: clay pot heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 12:24:36 -0400 (EDT)
  Ahhh....I was wondering how I could get my clay pot to light...you have to heat it before you smoke it, huh? ;-) Ric