Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:28:20 -0800
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
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Ahhh... But then where do you hide your stash? ;)
--- Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> "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
>
>
>
>
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>
> --- 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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> > > >
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