Date:         Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:55:54 -0600
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      Re: Coleman Black Cat Heaters
Comments: To: Steven Shane <s.shane@POBOX.COM>
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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
>