Date:         Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:47:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer
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Hi Karl,

Good to know that the furnace will run for a week on a full tank of
propane, the other question is: how long does will a propex heater run
before depleting a fully charged aux. battery?

I saw a Mercedes LT-style camper in Cambridge back in September that had
a 5lb tank mounted inside a compartment accessed from the outside of the
  vehicle; it was vented in the outside door and the floor to prevent
the build-up of explosive vapours. I don't think the compartment was
accessible from the interior at all.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca


  Karl Mullendore wrote:
> Lee, the small canisters work great for propane torches and the like, but
> for a furnace/heater not so well. The Westy tank holds around 11-12 lbs of
> propane and would run the small Propex for about 6-7 days (or more,
> depending on hours of use). A better choice would be one of the smaller
> grille tanks, which I believe are available in 5- or 10-pounders.
> <http://domsoutdoor.com/product.asp?pn=1-026658>
> Keep in mind you will still need a 2-stage regulator to provide the correct
> pressure for the heater. Code in the US and Canada does not allow for
> propane tank storage inside, although a few people do so. If there were a
> leak on the tank connection, it could be deadly.
>
> Karl
>
> On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:32:21 -0800, Lee Peterson <iridewheelies@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
>
>> This is great news, I'm very interested!
>>
>> I've thought about installing one for a few years now but, since I have no
>> propane tank I'll have to figure out something for fuel.  I've seen some
>> installations in non-campers where people installed westy propane tanks but
>> I would rather not go that route.
>>
>> I believe I can run the heater on 1lb or even a 20lb propane cannister.  The
>> most convient way to do it would be to run the heater on 1lb bottles and
>> have the bottle located under the rear seat.  Is that a bad idea?  I'm not
>> interested in exploding.
>>
>> I would love to hear from anyone out there who has a propex in a non-camper
>> vanagon or a multivan/westy weekender style van.
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>

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