Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:31:30 -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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--- 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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