I would keep the heater.

I find that the rear heater in winter supplies pleanty of heat - more
efficient because of proximity to the engine - and only need
supplimental heat from the front. That is, with the rear heat running it
doesn't take s full blast setting to keep the front warm. On the other
hand, when I use only the front heater, I have to run it at a higher
setting, and there always seems to be a cold draft that works its way
forward. That draft disappears when the rear heater is on. I think
having bothe heater on a little bit evens out the heat distribution
inside a little better.

Also, with the rear heater on, the defrosters seem to do their job a lot
better.

I drive a 88 GL so my situation may not fit yours exactly.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Bob Allen wrote:
> I'm converting over to weekender interior and while I've got the guts out of the Vanagon should I good ahead and remove the rear heater. I rarely/never carry passengers, aren't cold blooded, camp by myself 95% of the time but have never had a problem with one and hate to take a out perf good piece of equip unneccarily.
> What's the "list's" consensus?
> Thanks
> Bob Allen
>