I use a suburban water heater in my RV.  It works great, but is designed for a pressurized
water system.  That would just mean an RV style pump as well.  Would work fine if you could
make it fit.  Probably cost around $300 total for new parts.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Pratt" <Gflat13@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 9:20 AM
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
>
>