Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:03:07 -0800
Reply-To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
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"You just said you put the
> heater
> in the "cabinet space" next to the water tank.
> Why isn't that usable space? I tuck plenty of
> stuff in there."
To the left of the cabinet door is a panel or
partiton that separates from the tank.
By removing this panel , you gain the space
needed for the Propex heater without sacrificing
the original storage space.
Robert
1982 Westfalia
--- Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> --- Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
> wrote:
>
> > I installed a Propex in the small cabinet
> next to
> > the water tank.
> >
> > I removed the partition first. The circuit
> > breaker was removed, and hole for the breaker
> > became the heat outlet.
> >
> > I had to remove the z-bed. I consider this
> the
> > most difficult installation, but the most
> space
> > saving, because you don't lose any space that
> > your were using before.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> What do you mean? You just said you put the
> heater
> in the "cabinet space" next to the water tank.
> Why isn't that usable space? I tuck plenty of
> stuff in there.
>
> That's why I think this solution isn't any
> better
> than putting the unit under the bench. Same
> net
> amount of space removed from your overall space
> total. The only other solution I've read is
> the
> removal of the rear auxilary heater unit which
> I think is a pretty good idea unless you live
> in conditions where you need that extra heater.
> IMHO it is not worth relocating the circuit
> breaker or giving up that cubby hole versus the
> ease of installing the unit under the bench
> seat.
> The only thing I can see that is of benefit is
> the shorter copper tubing route to the main
> tube.
>
> Just my point of view. Sorry if it comes out'
> gruff.... :)
>
> Steven
> '91 Westy (with Propex under the bench seat
> since
> 1997)
> >
> > I remounted the circuit breaker just inside
> the
> > door.
> >
> > The other difficult part about this
> installation
> > is connecting the gas. I should have made
> the
> > connection to the heater made first and used
> > flexible hose instead of copper tubing.
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > 1982 Westfalia
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Bostig Eng <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM> wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking of which... do we have a favorite
> > > location for installing propex
> > > units? I'd love to here from folks who've
> > > installed them, where in the van,
> > > and why in that location.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Jim
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