Try using an electric blanket and a voltage inverter.  It is much easier to
heat just your body than the whole van.  It helps to have a second battery.

Lee
89' syncro
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Gawzner" <joeg@ZEEMEDICALINC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 5:43 PM
Subject: Cold Weather Camping Question

> For those of you who have taken your Vanagon camping in the colder climes,
> what sort of sleeping bag have you used when camping overnight in 10 - 32
> degree situations?  I know I read on the list that the poptop should
remain
> down or insulate it as some have written about.  And I know that I can use
a
> heater - either one of those from that website or a small one (I have a
> Coleman cat heater for the AM, but do not want to use it all night if a
bag
> will do).  I figure that with the protection from the basic elements in
the
> van, I could use a 25 degree bag no problem, but would hate to be wrong!!!
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Joe Gawzner
>
> 90 Syncro Westy Subaru Conversion