Date:         Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:16:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Using a BA6 with the engine off - how much fuel and battery
              do they use
Comments: To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
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I believe these heaters draw about 1 quart/hour. Insignificant. However, the
currant draw is fairly high so an auxiliary battery. isolated when the
engine is off is a must. You  should also install a CO detector to make sure
you don't poison yourself.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of 80 Westy Pokey
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 11:07 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Using a BA6 with the engine off - how much fuel and battery do
they use


I have an Eberspächer BA6 already installed and running well
in my van. However, I am thinking about an auxillary heater
that I can use while winter camping "off grid".

Am I crazy for buying another heater? I know I can use the
BA6 without running the engine to pre-heat the van, but what
about running it all night? How much fuel does it use? What
would the draw be on my battery?

Thanks,
Chris