Date:         Wed, 8 Dec 2004 19:10:51 EST
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Subject:      Re: platcat heater
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In a message dated 12/8/2004 9:29:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,
williams@FIRE.BIOL.WWU.EDU writes:
I am buying a propane vented platcat and found an installation in the
archives that includes venting into the  passenger side battery compartment
(85 Westy).  Is there a down side to this installation (like blowing myself
up??)??  I know that the compartment is vented, but is the path for exhaust
too circuitous for efficient operation.  It also calls for the intake air
to come from the door panel fresh air intake.  How does one insure that the
air being used is not coming from the van itself???

Don
Don,
I had a Plat Cat in my 85.
I install the heater just behind the passenger side seat.
I vented between the heater and the battery box, on the floor.
Worked very good.
I could send you a pic of the hole arrangement if you would like one.
The propane entered in about the same area.
I used 8 feet of hose, and welded up a 4 way connector for the propane tank.
I installed the thermostat on the upper side of the closet.
Worked very good, but I sold it.
I'm going to go with a regular RV furnace.
best,
John C...

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Pres. Bushky was one of the wise cracker men???

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I aint looking for no trouble...
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