Aftermarket thermostat? Could be malfunctioning. I have read many times
from Dennis Haynes that most aftermarket thermostats do not fit or operate
properly. Extreme conditions could exacerbate that.

Dave Milo

On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am reluctant to reply to this Craig but is it possible, even at 15deg,
> that it's just because it's cold?
>
> Gertie runs the temp gauge dead on center - consistantly, until this week -
> it's been very cold here this week ranging from about 2deg to 15 or so -
>  the needle is running at about 1/4 - 1/3 and cabin heat is there but not
> as it was. Again, I could be talking out my backside but it sort of made
> sense to me - thinking about trying the cardboard trick myself just to see
> if it helps.
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>