Date:         Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:33:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Nice Heater?
Comments: To: Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <JHEHKLEAKBLMKEJMBNOOKEPCCMAA.jeff@tssgi.com>
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Jeff,

At first, I looked to see what kind of fuel it used.  Gasoline, LP?  Then I
realized ("uses warmth from your engine to efficiently heat your cab" - duh)
that it has to be plumbed into the vehicle cooling system for the actual
heat source.

Now, I'm confused.  How can they claim 17,500 BTU when the heat source is
unknown (available BTU)?  Why should it be any better than the stock Vanagon
or regular vehicle heater?  Obviously I'm missing something important (not
unusual).

//Jack

On 15 Dec 2003, at 16:02, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

> I found this cab heater in one of my catalogs and thought it might work well
> for those of you who live and camp in a colder climate.  It's made by
> Zerostart, puts out 17,500 BTU, and draws from 1.9 to 3.9 amps.  Pretty small
> to, ~8" cube.
>
> http://www.oldwinterman.com/t17155.html
>
> Perhaps someone out there has used one.  Any feedback?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff