Thanks for the all very helpful replies. : ) Since my temp gauge has been reading very low, hardly even climbing above the resting position of the needle, I'm going to conclude that this is thermostat related and proceed accordingly. -andy On Nov 29, 2006, at 12:46 AM, Andy Highland wrote: > I've been using my van (1990 Westfalia) in sub 40 F temperatures > for the first time. When I'm at freeway speeds, the heater is > blowing cold air. When I close the floor vents, (3rd lever pushed > to the right) the air gets a little warmer, but not by much. > Basically, the heat coming out is totally inadequate, but only when > going fast in cold weather. In more moderate temps, or when I'm on > city streets it seems OK. So is my front heater broken, or is this > how other people's vans work? I find it hard to believe that people > up north could live with such a pathetic heater. > > Thanks, > andy |
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