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• Excellent Catalytic Heater at Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:59:13 -0500
  ...Check out this catalytic heater with an oxygen depletion sensor at Ebay - it's a good one. Search on "Catalytic Heaters". The site for...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:43:43 -0500
  I (we) use space heaters quite often (it's a small space) and spot heat rather than go with the giant size resistance coils...
• GAS HEATER Re: Smoke coming from under the van
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 18:55:55 EST
  ...when functioning properly, the gas heaters are very reliable, and produce a substantial amount of heat, over the stock heater box heat, in almost...
• Re: Early (real early) turn signals
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Aug 1994 12:18:59 -0400 (EDT)
  Your turn signal works because there is a heating element built into the signal flasher. When the turnsignal is turned on, a connection is...
• Re: Attn: Successful Subaru transplants: heater control solution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 20 May 2000 13:07:37 EDT
  In a message dated 5/20/00 12:56:19 PM, patrickb@EXTREMEZONE.COM writes: << Which heater core are you referring to? Does the...
• Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:44:53 -0500
  For those of you that need a basic propane heater for their Westy, Most Lowes are selling "Mr. Heater Buddy's" at 50% off...
• Re: Elect heat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:08:47 EDT
  ...If done properly electric heat should have less hazards then propane or gasoline. It should also be cheaper. One heater I have found: 120...
• Re: battery powered block heaters? - BBW 46 gas heater on Canadian syncros
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 12:18:24 -0600
  ...VW offered an optional stand-alone coolant heating system on Canadian Syncros. The Webasto BBW 46 gas heater will operate while the van is...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:31:08 -0400
  Right, I have a Mr Heater too. I've actually used it overnight with the windows cracked. On a "lantern-sized" bottle of propane...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:51:15 -0400
  No doubt the Dometic uses and dissipates more heat than the Norcold. I am sure there is another 20% loss for the propane operation...
• Re: no heat ! .. the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 10:16:20 -0500
  Hi Dave, A couple of thoughts, Are you sure your heat control is working. The wire can break or kink, leaving your heater control...
• Re: CONT: Rear heater core continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:20:30 -0600
  ...But alas, no more. > > First I connected the lower heater hose to the new > heater core. Then I filled the new heater core with...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:52:19 +0000
  There was a gasoline-fired coolant heater called the BBW-46 made by Webasto , Canadian market only.The BA-6 was a North American...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:25:12 -0500
  I agree, I like our Little Buddy heater. We tend to use ours in the extreme shoulder seasons, as true winter camping around here...
• more heat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 21:57:01 -0500 (EST)
  Has anyone ordered the heater/defroster assist kit from either Barney's or J.C. Whitney? Just wondering whether it is good and if...
• Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 22:12:17 -0700
  My Front heater does not seem to work.. I turn the switch.. and nothing.. my rear heater works.. but no front.. I have a...
• How much heat?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:01:43 +0200
  Hi I find people telling me that a BN-2 heater will never be enough for the Vanagon? So it inspires to ask y...
• Re: front shock removal problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 16:08:44 -0600
  "You might also try heat (propane torch) on the bolt, cover not to heat anything else (ie. brakes, brake lines)." ...heat is what worked...
• Re: HS2000 propex
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:18:58 -0500
  The heater has one 'main' speed while heating, it goes through a purge cycle at startup, where it elevates the fan speed slightly for...
• Re: Cold defrost/warm heat 1.9wbx
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 08:14:53 -0600
  Hi Miguel, I have had an 86 heater apart (replaced a squeaky motor) I think it is the same as the 83.5 with...
• Re: battery powered block heaters? - BBW 46 gas heater on Canadian syncros
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 14:34:47 -0600
  ...I've only seen these heaters on 1986 - 1987 Canadian syncros, they were not available on the 2WD. The Eberspacher BA6 gas heater, found...
• Alternative Vanagon heaters - Zodi's, Tankless Water Heaters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 12:17:58 -0600
  The tankless hotwater heater thread prompted my thoughts on alternative heat for the inside of the van when camping etc. Would not a circulating...
• Re: Air Cooled Heat
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:02:15 PDT
  ...ARKADY MIRVIS <HEATERMAN@NAC.NET> >To: Javier Saenz <gordita70@HOTMAIL.COM>, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com >Subject: Re: Air Cooled Heat >Date: Thu, 22 Apr...
• Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:09:12 -0400
  Lucas- The heat on your 1981 CAN work, and can actually heat you out of the van. Check out our site. For far less...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:55:01 -0500
  William I used 5/8" heater hose for mine. The metal "T"'s going to the rear heater can be replaced with plastic T...
• Re: Heater to cool question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 10:54:59 -0400
  ...When the heat is off, air still flows through the exchangers and is dumped out the back of the control valves,(flaps). That is...
• Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:39:34 -0600
  ...Catalytic heaters produce moisture and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Any kind of open flame gas heater has the same problem. The gasoline...
• Re: Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Sat, 7 May 2016 16:34:19 +0000
  When I installed a Propex, I found room enough to mount the stock heater (upside down) on a simple bracket, just above the Propex...
• EV-Quick Heat Trick
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 09:32:12 -0400 (EDT)
  Want your EV to heat up quick on those cold mornings? Here's a simple tip. When you put the heat on, also turn...
• Re: 84 GL rear passenger auxiliary heate
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 10:02:10 +0200
  >BTW I am really pleased with this heater. The front heater does not seem to >duct towards the back as it did in the...
• FS Air Cooled Heater Flappers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 22:57:09 -0600
  ...5 passenger side heater boxes, condition ranges from just OK to very good condition. $35-80 each 1 California only driver side heater box...
• Re: Gas/Diesel heater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 23:26:45 EST
  ...My mechanic shop has > never seen one if its a green knob that says heat then its probalby for your diesel gas heater.. DA...
• Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:46:31 -0800
  ...When I'm at freeway speeds, the heater is blowing cold air. When I close the floor vents, (3rd lever pushed to the right...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:56:22 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Improve comfort of Buddy Heater I just discovered this mod/upgrade too! In fact, I've been visiting some friends with a...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:24:41 -0500
  I was mistaken about the HEAT (not the AC) of the Prius. Despite having the car for years now, I still don't know...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:30:39 -0800
  Oil pan heaters for VW's do exist. There is a different part number for air cooled vs water cooled but either will work...
• Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:44:50 -0800
  ...I think it is a shame there are not more "fresh air" heating options for the vanagon. I wanted a heater that would completely...
• Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:25:21 -0700
  ...Anybody have a > link to to a good one? > > Thanks, > > Jim Disconnect battery Remove instrument cluster Remove heater levers Remove heater switch knob Remove...
• Re: 68-71 Gas Heater Curious
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 14:48:14 -0500
  ...michael (also curious) >I'm curious about the location of the gas heater heat outlet on a 68-71 >Campmobile. I know those Eberspacher...
• Re: Eorovan Rear Heater Question
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 08:14:29 -0800
  Don't know why VW lost the rear heater on the campers but: The rear heater is mounted behind the passenger seat (you know...
• Re: My heater stinks literally
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:00:09 -0500
  Jim, The rear heater obtains heat from the cooling system (i.e. AntiFreeze being directed through the heater). Sounds as if you might have...
• 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...
• Mr. Heater Buddy - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:24:30 -0700
  Volks, Wanted to follow up on the tread on vanagon.com about purchasing a Mr Heater Buddy. While $39.50 is a great value...
• Re: gas heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Mon, 09 May 94 10:32:27 CDT
  That heater is probably worth its weight in gold if you live in Alaska. I know they heat a LOT better, but there may...
• heater assist kit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 08 Dec 1995 01:57:12 -0500
  I was wondering if anyone has tried out one of those inline heater/defroster/defogger assist kits. It is supposed to boost heating up...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:03:26 -0500
  Great heater. Has an automatic low oxygen shut down which does work well. Heats the Van up nicely during the coldest days. I keep...
• Re: water heaters; also space heaters
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:38:24 -0700
  ...Check > out the combo units, but they have dedicated water heating units and space > heaters. The water heaters can be put on a stove...
• Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:38:48 -0800
  ...First, consider the size of the heater core. However large it is, it can exchange just so much heat - that is, transfer just so...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:37:52 -0300
  ...The cabin heat is conventional, with a heater core. It also has a resistance heater to provide some heat to the cabin almost instantly...
• Platinum Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 00:48:09 EST
  ...Thermally yours, Robert Robert Keezer WarmerWagen warmerwagen@aol.com 206 878-8423 Heaters for VW campers Gas heaters Catalytic heaters [text/html]
• Re: Very little heat from the front heater
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:45:55 -0600
  ...You could be low on coolant (common problem, air in the radiator as you mention), a bent wire operating the heater valve, or a...
• Re: Why does engine run cooler w/ heater on full-blast?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 21 May 1998 15:04:45 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-21 14:49:31 EDT, you write: > Why is this? The heater core under your dash and if...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:26:32 -0500
  ...I cranked the rear heater > (my front heater blower is dead), the engine temp went down to > acceptable levels, and I made it to...
• Re: heater core, bushings, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 21:32:48 -0500
  >I have a question about the heater core...I understand I can buy one >fron Bus Depot for about 70$, the local shop wants...
• Re: heating
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 16:01:38 -0600
  ...The heating > > units seem to work - I have front and rear heaters - but they're murder on > > gas. > > > > How much heat should be produced...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 21:59:54 -0500
  ...al., Good heater info. My 84's heater switch just seized Monday while driving through the Great White North, er, Western PA. So, my...
• Heater Hose routing
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:49:05 -0700
  Last summer a mechanic by-passed my front Heater Core due to a small leak. I have installed a new heater core and fan...
• 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: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 08:33:41 -0500
  ...Robert Cardo wrote: > Jim, > Why not take another simpler route to no heat in the front compartment? > I added a brass ball valve behind...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:25:09 -0400
  At 07:01 PM 7/26/2008, Thomas Jefferson Kitts wrote... >When directly touching the heater core with the probes I get: > >on 20k...