I've always wanted to see a setup that exchanges heat with the exhaust or
radiator somehow, though it would require running the engine for heat....
Hmmmmm....
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Greg Pratt <Gflat13@AOL.COM>
> Reply-To: Gflat13@AOL.COM
> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:20:57 EDT
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Hot water heater
>
> Has anyone considered installing an RV water heater such as a Suburban 6gal
> or 3gal in a Westy? I realize these units have huge hideous doors and require
> cutting a large hole, but could they be modified to vent through the fridge
> flue or install a second flue without cutting? I was thinking these heaters
> could be used for a hydronic heating system inline with a low wattage pump
> and a thermostatic control.
> I ran across this article and it got me to thinking:
>
> http://www.solarhaven.org/HPArticle.htm
>
> Maybe circulate water through an automotive coil or run hydronic tubing under
> a false floor. Tap off for hot showers. Crazy idea? Anyone have experience
> with these types of heaters?
>
> gp
> 87 Syncro
> 86 GL 7p
>