The CATPLAT only takes .4 amps...that's point four amps as in 4/10 amps.  you can
run it all night and your battery light will still be on green.  It will run
continuously for about 8 days on the westy propane tank, at 1/8 lb. of fuel per
hour.

 The 3000 BTU one has kept me comftorably warm in minus zero temps with window
insulation and poptop down.   I considered "upgrading" to the 6000 BTU CAT, but
after talking with the tech guy, concluded it'd be too hot on all but the coldest
nights and would cycle off and on too much using more power.  i like the smaller
size, too, but use a portable set up and would not personally like a permanent
one.
steve

ARKADY MIRVIS wrote:

> Tom. you making a mistake by selecting a propane heater.
> 6000 BTU is not enough to stay worm at night in any US area. I did install at
> least a hundred heaters since 1981 in all kind of buses.
> I suggest to consider gasoline heater as more powerful (adjustable to 16000
> BTU). THE TIME LIMIT WILL BE THE BATTERY, NOT PROPANE, which by the way has
> less energy per pound. Gas heater takes only 3 amps!
> Contact me for further details.    Ark     "the heaterman"
>
> Tom VandenBerg wrote:
>
> > I've decided to install a vented catalytic space heater in my 82 Westy. I
> > will go with the Platinum Cat from thermal Systems, Inc.
> >
> > I would like any input on listmembers who have installed one of these in
> > their own vans/busses. My main question is: what size did you put in?
> >
> > The large size (6000 btu) would seem to require the construction of a "box"
> > to put it in behind the passenger seat. This would seriously inhibit the
> > swiveling of the seat to the rearward position.
> >
> > The smaller size (3000 btu) would fit perfectly behind the passenger seat
> > down near the floor. This would allow the seat to swivel and not be in the
> > way. Would this put out enough heat to make it comfortable on cold mountain
> > nights?
> >
> > Thanks for any input you may have.
> >
> > Tom VandenBerg
> > Vbergs@aol.com
> > 82 Westy