Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 2004 14:37:47 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: auxillary heat
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On 11/23/04 6:59 AM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote:

> Waste of time.    If your vanagon is working properly, you will never
> have a heating
> problem.  I've run my vanagon in below 0 deg. temp. for hours of
> driving, without
> ever being cold.  Had to have the heat on constantly, but what do you
> expect, at that
> temperature.   Getting out of the van at a 7-11 for a cold drink without
> a coat,
> is a wake up.... forget the coffee.
>   Your cooling system must be in good condition, to get proper heat.
>                                                 ERic
> 
> Darren Lastfogel wrote:
> 
>> When I purchased my van all the AC componets on the motor were missing.
>> Living in cold Michigan I really don't need the AC but I could use more heat
>> in the winter. What does anyone think about using the existing hoses and
>> heat exchanger and connecting to the coolent lines? could it be done? add a
>> bleeder screw and hose at the top to let any air out?
>> 
>> Darren
>> Lowell MI
>> 
The problem I have is getting the van warm.  Takes a long time to warm up
the contents of the van.  Once everything is warm it stays nice and comfy.
I have been using my aux heater to warm it up a little quicker on the colder
mornings/nights.

I have the normal water heater at front and in the rear for the normal heat
circuit.

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