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Subject:Re: Time to think about winter
From:Tom Buese
Date:Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:54:47 -0600

On Jul 29, 2007, at 2:20 PM, Christopher Gronski wrote:

> I have a Eberspacher B1L (NOS still in shrink wrap) that I plan to
> sell on eBay in order to buy one of Karl's propex furnaces, It's 1800W
> (6143.4 BTU). I was all set to install the B1L and then stopped
> because I know one day I want to go diesel and I don't want to have to
> change the heater again (or carry two fuels).
>
> I think Karl's HS2000 at 6500 BTU would be plenty warm enough,
> although the HS2800 at 9500 BTU might allow you to keep your pop top
> up a little later in the season. If money is an issue go for the
> HS2000, but fme I like overkill so when I get mine I'll pay the extra
> $200 for the HS2800.

Overkill is better than underkill when it comes to heat.

Tom B.-want to stay warm at 0 degrees F.

>
> Chris
>
> On 7/29/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
>> Since its really hot outside, I am starting to think about winter &
>> installing 1 of Karl's propex furnaces.  I see on his website, that
>> there are 2 models.  What's the opinion of this august group,
>> especially you Canuckians, on the proper size furnace?  Will the $700
>> model (6.5k btu)keep us nice & toasty, possible in the NE in mid
>> winter, or do I need the $900 (9k btu)model?
>>
>> Tom B.-Wave 3000 didn't cut it at my coldest (28 degrees +-) campout
>> this year, January in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
>>