Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2000 19:57:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Hans Brouwer <hbrouwer@ISTAR.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Hans Brouwer <hbrouwer@ISTAR.CA>
Subject:      Re: Awnings, propane heaters and auxillary batteries
Comments: To: John Fried <john@DATAKNIGHT.COM>
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Hi,

What size Catalina 2500 are you buying, 8'2" or the 9'10" ?

Do you know of a save way to hook up the black cat heater to a refillable 5 lb
propane tank?

Thank you in advance for tyour rresponse.

Hans
Cumberland, onatrio
86 Westfalia

John Fried wrote:

> 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.