Date:         Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:56:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Venting With Propane Heater
Comments: To: Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET>
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If it is working correctly, it will give off C02 & H2O, lots of the latter. But the
heater AND YOU need O2, hence the reason for opening a window (oxygen depletion). When
I used one, I just cracked the slider an inch or so, sometimes the skylight. But the
amount of condensation it gave off was a real nuisance and potential for internal
rust.
I know the Propex is pretty expensive, but I paid $8,500 for another brand, NA in the
U.S.
Okay, it had an '88 Westy attached :), but I detached it and put the heater in my '90
along with a second propane tank. Best investment I ever made.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Gilbert" <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 8:27 PM
Subject: Venting With Propane Heater


> Westy campers,
>
> Does anyone have a preferred venting method while using a propane heater?
> Side widows? Vent windows? Skylight? Combo? How do I know I'm drowsy from a
> couple of Rolling Rocks, and not from coal miners syndrome? I'm all for
> venting carbon monoxide, but would like to retain a little heat, too.
>
> I use a Coleman portable catalytic heater.
>
> Thanks!
>
> kgg
>