For those interested in staying warm I just got a ZODI self contained forced air heater. I got the recommendation from the list last winter. After waiting for them to retool the unit they re-released it recently and it is cheaper than before. The base unit is around $150.00. It provides 10,000 btu's of hot air with no odor, carbon monoxide, or moisture. The unit needs to be located outside your van. They use flexible hoses that you would run into the van to provide the heat. I have an extra mesh window frame that I will modify to accept the hose for this. There is no thermostat, but I have figured out a way to light it and control temperature from inside my Westy. It doesn't have all the hands free convenience for a Carver or factory unit, but it is alot cheaper, not a permanent install, and it is very portable, so I can take it along on cold days when I am outside at the races, sitting around, or working under the car 8-) The site is www.zodi.com They also have self contained showers that really look neat. Regards, Graham |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.