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Subject:Re: Hot Air
From:CHRIS STANN
Date:Sat, 5 Aug 2000 08:01:55 -0500

> On California Westies and maybe all of them, there is a small blue sticker
> on the outside just above the gas cap, that certifies that it complies
with
> the requirements of the Calif. Department of Housing and Community
> development, section 3 referring to RV's electrical, plumbing, blah, blah,
> etc. As someone already stated, the battery compartment has a sealed cover
> and is vented to the outside (see them inside the wheel well) because the
> gases given off by the battery don't mix with the flames from the stove.
> Now, what about those that have the aux. battery under the driver's
seat???

That is sealed off and vented as well.  At least it is in my '85 with dual
batteries.

Chris.

Still a little dizzy, but getting better.

Hey, I am supposed to be at the Knoxville, TN, show!