Date:         Wed, 27 Mar 2002 19:31:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Plat Cat or Propex vented propane heaters
Comments: To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
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I have the Plat Cat 6P12 and I don't think it would be very useful for
heating the van while moving.  I use if for camping here in Colorado and
it keeps the van warm but probably not warm enough to keep the whole
interior warm while moving.  With curtains up, poptop down and heater
running full blast the temp will get be in the 60's throughout most of the
van (colder in the rear warmer in front of heater) which is plenty warm
enough for camping.  This is with temps outside in the teens or single
digits though.  I sometimes heat up an iron skillet while awake for
additional heat.  I usually use it for weekend ski trips where it is
commonly very cold at night.  Advantages are that uses little propane and
hardly any electricity.  If you're a skiier or like to camp in the winter
I highly recommend spending the $500 or so for a quality vented heater, it
really opens up a whole new season of camping.  I have thouroughly enjoyed
the uncrowded, quiet and beauty of winter camping, not to mention all the
money saved by never having to stay in a shitty overpriced hotel room.
If anyone has any questions about using the 6P12 in the vanagon feel free
to pmail me.

 Andrew Fox
86' Westy
Ft. Collins CO

On Wed, 27 Mar 2002, 80 Westy Pokey wrote:

> I have been thinking about getting a vented propane heater
> and the two names that come up are the Propex 1600 HeatSource
> and the Platinum Cat 3P12 or 6P12. Anyone like one over the
> other? I want to be able to use it while the vehicle is in
> motion (My BA6 just isn't working right and I am getting
> frustrated trying to troubleshoot it). I also want to be able
> to use it for cold weather camping.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>