Karl, I know what you say, but the Atwood in my AW has been performing flawlessly since it was installed in 1991 with no failures. Not bad. I would certainly prefer the Propex, but it's not in the cards. What I would like to do is get me one of those slick Mullendore TDI conversions (if he would only make room for me!) and then I would add that super duper Webasto cooktop heaters....... Miguel
On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 6:10 PM, miguel pacheco<mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here is a link to the picture of the Atwood installed (Karl's site) :
> http://www.westyventures.com/images/_MG_1814.jpg
> Links :
> http://www.americanrvcompany.com/Atwood-8012-II-12K-BTU-RV-Trailer-Furnace-8012-Hydro-Flame_p_32.html
> http://www.dyersonline.com/Products/Atwood-Hydro-Flame-Everest-Star-12-000-BTUH__50467.aspx
>
> Keep in mind, as Karl Mullendore points out, the Atwood is rated at
> 12,000 BTUs, but is 75% efficient, so the real number is 9000 BTUs,
> which is very adequate for our Colorado camping, though I am rarely
> far from the house if it's less than 20 degrees.....that's just how I
> roll!
> Miguel
>
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Miguel
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