Check out this water heater setup --- uses engine coolant routed through
the Westy hot water tank. Very cool!!
http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/HotWater.shtml

Cheers,
Doug

Greg Pratt <Gflat13@AOL.COM>
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09/05/2002 12:20 PM
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        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