Date:         Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:23:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Fw: Wave 3 Heater
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i have a friend in montana that built a custom ih double cab from the
70's.  he runs a mercedes diesel engine out of some large delivery truck.
anyway he put one of these coolant preheaters in it.  he said he got it
out of a school bus that was diesel.  i think it runs on propane, but it
could  run on diesel.  i've thought about doing this too, so please keep
me posted as to what you find out.  i would suggest that the vw fans are
going to be to large of a draw, but it kind of depends on applicational
usage.

jonathan

On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Eric Zeno wrote:

> I have been thinking of a water heater. Yep, A heater
> to heat the coolant, and re-wire the existing heater
> fans to run off of an auxillery battery. I think Some
> Canada Vanagons have per-heaters that like this,
> except they heat the engine mainly. I would install
> a valve to close off the engine and only heat the pass
> compartment. Ideas on this are welcome?
> Eric
>
> JOHN WESTENBERG wrote:
>
> >Good Morning Everyone,
> >    It is quite cold in Montana and I have been researching heat for my van. After looking at several options:
> >  1.. ProPex - very expensive
> >  2.. Carver - not made anymore
> >  3.. Suburban - can't be side vented
> >  4.. Atwood - too big of battery draw
> >  5.. Platinum Cat - 4-6 week waiting list
> >  6.. various portables - safety issues
> >I have decided on the Olympian Catalytic Wave 3. The lowest price I can find is from rvcatalog.com at $244 with no shipping charge. It will fit easily behind the passenger seat even when the seat is swiveled backwards. It has a quick disconnect to be stored for the Summer (but I will need it 9 or 10 months out of the year). I decided to share my information so others would not have to do so much research unless they just wanted to.
> >
> >Stay warm,
> >Barbara 89 Syncro
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Arthur Mindle
> >To: JOHN WESTENBERG
> >Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:35 AM
> >Subject: Re: Wave 3 Heater
> >
> >
> >REPLY:  The WAVE 3 is perfect for your VW Vanagon.  Our heaters are 100% safe and are Certified as "Unvented Catalytic Room Heaters" by American Gas Association, Canadian Gas Association and European gas/heater testing agencies.  We commonly sell the WAVE 3 just for the VW Vanagon.  Please call our Customer Service department toll free at 1-800-254-4181 if you wish to personally discuss you needs and concerns.
> >
> >U. S. Catalytic Corporation
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> >  From: JOHN WESTENBERG
> >  To: info@uscatalytic.com
> >  Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:23 PM
> >  Subject: Wave 3 Heater
> >
> >
> >  Hi,
> >      Could you please tell me what size Wave safety heater would be best for my Volkswagen Vanagon camper van? On the inside it is about 14' by 5' and has the ASI pop top (California conversion). I had planned to buy the Wave 3 because its small size would be great in my small camper. I want to be sure it could heat the space to about 55 to 65 degrees. Usually I will not choose to camp if the temperature is below freezing.
> >      Also, is it truly safe to install the Wave heaters with out venting to the outside or having an air intake vent? The literature seems to indicate that it is safe, but I just want to be sure.
> >      Thank you,
> >  Barbara Westenberg
> >
> >
> >
> >
>