I agree with George.  You can get a small 110v electric heater that
weighs virtually nothing and has a fan on it that will drive you out of
the van with heat.  It will only take a second to set it where you want
it and then plug it in and turn it on.  If it goes bad, throw it away
and buy another one.  I have an ancient one that works great for working
on the inside of a Vanagon when it is cold outside.  You have to strip
down to regular clothes and that is with the window cracked to allow the
extension cord to get inside the van (non-camper).

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

George Goff wrote:

>In a message dated 1/25/05 1:13:32 AM, word_aag@COMCAST.NET writes:
>
><< I am working on a 120VAC heater/water system that will work while camping
>and also utilize the Vanagon's own rear heater core.
>
>
>Any related thoughts . . .
>
> >>
>
>Why add to the vagaries of a Vanagon's cooling system with another potential
>problem?  If you're after 120 VAC heat, plug in an electric resistive space
>heater; they have an efficiency of 100%, what more could you want?  If you want
>hot water while your're basking in the warmth of your van, install an electric
>instantaneous water heater; they're compact and also highly efficient.
>
>George
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>
>