In a message dated 11/1/98 10:59:34 PM, dlynn@OLYMPUS.NET wrote:

<<I've enjoyed my propex heater for a few years and a friend is now
interested in heating his air cooled van.  There's apparently been an
upgrade from the propex--can anyone tell me the differences and are
people in the process of importing them now or in the relatively near
future?  Thanks
Dick Lynn>>

I sell the new Carver P4 through my website at http://members.aol.com/tentinfo

The Carver P4 is very similar to the Propex.  They use many of the same
components, which are mostly made by a Japanese company called Mikuni.  Carver
puts these components into a unit designed for use in small trailers or
camping vans.

From what I understand, Carver now has the contract with Mikuni to build and
sell these units in a configuration that meets European standards for safety.
I would need to compare the specs on the Propex and the Carver P4, but I think
the P4 has some added safety features.

The retail price on the P4 is just over $800.00  This is before shipping and
import.  I have the P4 heaters in stock, and offer these to list members at
$675.00 plus UPS shipping from St. Louis Missouri.  This price includes the
installation kit with everything you need to install it with the exception of
the gas line and the propane tank.

I have just received some new brochures with more information and new pictures
of the P4.  I'll scan this and get it up in a day or two.

Stay tuned.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises
Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and Accessories for
Vanagon, Bus and Eurovan
http://members.aol.com/tentinfo