Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:21:44 -0400
Reply-To:     John Fried <john@DATAKNIGHT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Fried <john@DATAKNIGHT.COM>
Organization: dataKnight, L.L.C.
Subject:      Re: Awnings, propane heaters and auxillary batteries
Comments: To: DHornberg@AOL.COM
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We are new owners of an '85 Westy and have been shopping around for the
same items. Our choices have been:

Propane heater: Coleman Black Cat - catalytic heater. Not a built-in,
but heats our bus quite effectively and it is not expensive.

Batteries: nothing yet.

Awning: We looked at several awnings at EveryBus a few weeks ago and
settled on the Catalina 2500 by A&E Dometic -- see
http://www.dometic.com for some info. I hope to order mine later today.
I particularly liked the bracing design and ease of setup.

Hope this helps.

John Fried
'85 Westy

Doug Hornberger wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I own a 1991 Westfalia Vanagon and am interested in adding a few additions. I
> am looking for any recommendations/suggestions on what the best propane
> heaters, auxiliary batteries (I do have the box and relay under the drivers
> seat), and awnings are for a 91 Vanagon. I would also be interested in any
> recommendations of where I can purchase these items, and who might be able to
> install them in the New Jersey, Eastern PA, or Western NY area.
> Thank you for your help on this.