Sure, lots of us Vanagonians have 'em. There was quite a thread about them a while back. Some people complained about the smell, others didn't. Work fine, inexpensive, releases H2O in van, consumes a bit of O2, like all combustion-based devices will. I think all though it was dangerous to sleep with it ignited in van - but maybe there was a brave? soul or two who didn't. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy
>Anyone tried the new Black Cat heaters from Coleman? Here is what a Colemen >Rep said about them. > >"The catalytic heaters we have that can be used indoors is the Black Cat >sold at WalMart and Home Depot. But, you do have to have 6 sq, inches of >ventilation just because it uses fuel.. All burning appliances has to have >ventilation." > >Sounds like they would be great for the WESTY, and they are about $50. > >Anyone? >Steve in Columbus. >s.shane@pobox.com > |
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