How about an automatic transmission heat exchanger?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Federici" <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] hot water heater

> The only heat exchanger units I've seen are the isothurm and made for
> marine use. They take up more space then the Atwood.  I'd really need
> to measure it out but I think the Atwood would fit just above the
> heater and to the back side of the water tank. I don't use the van
> much once the snow falls so winter use isn't to much of an issue. I'd
> just like it for washing and showers. Yes I said showers. This is an
> Adventurewagen.
>
> JFF
>
>
> On Oct 24, 2007, at 12:04 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>
> Why would you want a "Hot" water heater? if the water is already hot,
> why
> heat it more?
> I am extremely familiar with he Suburban and Atwood water heaters.
> These are
> the RV industry staple. The precision temp is rarely used by an OEM.
> Price
> and complexity. They are fairly large and you need a good propane
> supply,
> especially for winter use. They use ~.5 gallon propane per hour and will
> ~15-20 minutes to go from cold to full hot. The tank part goes inside
> and
> you get a big ugly door on the outside. Isn't your water tank behind the
> drivers seat?  You may want to find something smaller or consider a heat
> exchanger type using engine coolant as the heat source.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>> From: Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
>> Reply-To: Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: hot water heater
>> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:07:32 -0400
>>
>> As the subject says. Has anyone installed one in there van? The two
>> that look the best for the job would be the Atwood or precision temp.
>> For me the best spot would be Drivers side behind the driver seat.
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> JFF
>