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Subject:Re: popup camper furnace (12v) in a Westy
From:Mike Collum
Date:Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:23:26 -0500

Thanks, Frank.

I reviewed the photos of your installation when you first posted them
and it's a nice install.

I'm not yet sure about the storage tradeoffs, though, as I've been using
that little locker forward of the water tank for things that I always
want to have in the camper but out of the way most of the time.  I
normally have a fairly large tool box under the seat where many have
installed their furnaces so ... I'm still scratching my head.

Mike

Frank Condelli wrote:
> In a message dated 09/11/2006 5:47:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> Are you  able to effectively use the storage space around/over where you
> have your  propex installed?  I'm considering a propex and curious as to
> how the  underseat area can be used with it installed  there.
>
>
>
> Mike, that's why I chose to install my Propex  in the space between the
> Fridge and water tank.  See here > _Propex Heaters_
> (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/propex.htm) .  Any  install of a Propex under the rear seat will loose you lots
> of storage  space.  I spent an entire morning contemplating and measuring the
>  possibilities.  All out of the way installs under the seat do not allow
> easy exit of the exhaust and intake tubes.  Frame members are in the  way !
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> '87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
> Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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