>The problem with catalytics is they are radiant and need to be mounted
>on some surface in the van that can also provide an exit route for
>exhaust gasses.

Not really. Steve X has a Plat Cat he set up to be portable. He runs a tube
for the exhause out one of the front windows.

I've seen these behind the passenger seat, but that is
>where the porta-potty goes in my set up!

That's perfect! A heated porta-potty... uuuuummmmm can you imagine the aroma
from a heated potty!!

>Is it possible to make a catalytic in a box with a fan (like the Carver
>units) and fit it under the rear seat?

This would defeat much of the heat out put since it is designed to be a
radiant heat... radiating off the burner element... as in infra red heating.

Bill

And sell it for under $500?
>
>Chris Smith wrote:
>
>> o.k. I'll bite..
>>
>> 1) low electric draw.. good for running heater on camp battery
>> 2) 7000 BTU output.  5500 is not enough for real winter camping with the
top up
>> 3) thermostat hook-up.. 'nuff said
>> 4) remote switchable.. ie: a dash mount or rear compartment switch to
turn
>> the unit on/off
>>
>> At least this is my wish list.  under the rear seat wouldn't be a bad
place
>> to mount it, or for westy owners, that tiny cubby hole next to the fridge
>> wouldn't be bad either.
>>
>> cbs
>
>--
>Stuart MacMillan
>Manager, Case Program
>800-909-8244 ext. 8208
>Fax: 206-269-6360
>
>Getting your share of the Net yet?
>http://cobaltgroup.com
>http://UsedEquipNet.com
>