I found the Wave 3 for $181.19. Google U.S. Catalytic and see if it is
still there at that price. Item # 08-0135. Not a good site, you'll have
to buy over the phone, info is in PDF format. But leave me one!

Jim

On Friday, December 5, 2003, at 08:53 AM, JOHN WESTENBERG wrote:

> Good Morning Everyone,
>     It is quite cold in Montana and I have been researching heat for
> my van. After looking at several options:
>   1.. ProPex - very expensive
>   2.. Carver - not made anymore
>   3.. Suburban - can't be side vented
>   4.. Atwood - too big of battery draw
>   5.. Platinum Cat - 4-6 week waiting list
>   6.. various portables - safety issues
> I have decided on the Olympian Catalytic Wave 3. The lowest price I
> can find is from rvcatalog.com at $244 with no shipping charge. It
> will fit easily behind the passenger seat even when the seat is
> swiveled backwards. It has a quick disconnect to be stored for the
> Summer (but I will need it 9 or 10 months out of the year). I decided
> to share my information so others would not have to do so much
> research unless they just wanted to.
>
> Stay warm,
> Barbara 89 Syncro
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Arthur Mindle
> To: JOHN WESTENBERG
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:35 AM
> Subject: Re: Wave 3 Heater
>
>
> REPLY:  The WAVE 3 is perfect for your VW Vanagon.  Our heaters are
> 100% safe and are Certified as "Unvented Catalytic Room Heaters" by
> American Gas Association, Canadian Gas Association and European
> gas/heater testing agencies.  We commonly sell the WAVE 3 just for the
> VW Vanagon.  Please call our Customer Service department toll free at
> 1-800-254-4181 if you wish to personally discuss you needs and
> concerns.
>
> U. S. Catalytic Corporation
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: JOHN WESTENBERG
>   To: info@uscatalytic.com
>   Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:23 PM
>   Subject: Wave 3 Heater
>
>
>   Hi,
>       Could you please tell me what size Wave safety heater would be
> best for my Volkswagen Vanagon camper van? On the inside it is about
> 14' by 5' and has the ASI pop top (California conversion). I had
> planned to buy the Wave 3 because its small size would be great in my
> small camper. I want to be sure it could heat the space to about 55 to
> 65 degrees. Usually I will not choose to camp if the temperature is
> below freezing.
>       Also, is it truly safe to install the Wave heaters with out
> venting to the outside or having an air intake vent? The literature
> seems to indicate that it is safe, but I just want to be sure.
>       Thank you,
>   Barbara Westenberg
>