In a message dated 12/16/00 1:44:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,
empfader@PCINTELLIGENT.COM writes:

<< Have a 82 aircooled westy. Do not have ownera manual.  I was told by the
 prevoius owner that it is equip with a gas heater, but I have no Idea
 how to operate it.  I was told that the green dash mounted switch below
 the hvac controls turns it on.  When I turn it on nothing happens until
 I move the second from top hvac lever to the right. At that point i hear
 a loud vibrating noise like a fan spinning or some kind of motor
 operating.  Any advise on the gas heater operation would be greatly
 appreciated since i am planning a little winter trip in my summer
 vehicle.

 Saul >>

I don't have a gas heater (I have a water cooled engine) but one of the guys
I work with does. If I were you, I would take it to a shop and get it tested
out first. What I know of the gas heater, is that it runs off your gas tank,
and ignites it, quite close to the tank itself. I would not touch any of the
controls until I knew if it had any leaks or anything that could cause
seepage. Personally, I don't like the idea of blowing myself up for some
heat. Just my opinion though.

--Paul--