The VR6 has a water pump for the turbo engines (my guess) that pumps after
the engine is shut down the pump has 5/8ths fittings and would be a great
add on to the
camper heating systems to keep the water circulating after the engine is off

I have one stashed and have yet to install it

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:26 AM
Subject: Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..

>I agree that using the rear heater for 5-10 minutes does a good job of
> warming passengers sitting on the rear bench (for 20-45 minutes).  It
> works even better when there is a blanket over the lap and legs of the
> rear passenger(s).  The blanket really holds the heat close to the
> passenger(s) and warms legs and lower bodies very quickly.  Much of the
> heat stays trapped long after the heater and engine are turned off.
> Lee Kouns
> Ski vagabond
>