Hi Dennis,

The van is a Ford Transit 350 xlt. You’ve got a great idea with the
testing. I’ll do some research and post.

Thanks!

Cheers,
Harry

On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 10:20 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> What size is your new Van? The Propex may not be the ideal choice. Now may
> be a good time to negotiate. There are limited sources as the Manufacture
> does not really sell them for the US market.  Karl is the master for these
> and I would go to him first for information. There are a few different
> models now including some that completely install underneath.
>
> If you want to do some experimenting to see what size heater you think you
> need try using a plug in electric heater as a trial. A 1,500 watt heater
> yields about over 5,200 Btu/hr.  The HS 2000 is 2.1KW in, 1.9kw out or
> about 6,500 btu/hr.  The math is 3,142Btu/KW.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Harry Hoffman
> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 9:12 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Advice on when to buy propane heater
>
> Hi Volks,
>
> I’m thinking of buying a propex for my new van. Since they are pretty
> expensive I’m hoping to find out if anyone know of regular sales or other
> advantageous times to buy?
>
> Cheers,
> Harry
>