Date:         Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:54:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
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I'd say the same. My adventurewage has a everest star heater in it and
I've camped in it year round without any problems of being cold. If
propane becomes an issue just add an extend a stay inline to the
propane heater and use either a 20 lbs bbq tank or smaller 1ibs colman
disposable tanks.

JFF

On Oct 17, 2006, at 9:06 AM, BJ Feddish wrote:

>> Besides the above, any suggestions of other things that we could do
>> to do
some winter camping in the Westy? <<

I feel very strongly about not using un-vented propane heaters in a
small
space for any length of time. If you are going to do allot of winter
camping
then invest in a vented heater like the Propex. I have one that was
from a
group purchase on this list maybe 10 years ago.  A web search turns up
http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?
pa=p&p=1206396154&pct=950274116&ct
=1601381721 . I remember at the time we purchased this there were other
vented heater options available but I don't remember what they were.

The Propex is expensive but it's up there with one of the best purchases
I've made for the van.  Porta-Potty of course being #1. :)

Bryan