Date:         Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:42:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG>
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From:         Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG>
Subject:      Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
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I bought a Propex HS2000 propane heater from Westy Ventures back in
May, but never got up the courage to install it myself in my '84
Wolfburg camper.

I'm traveling on the east coast, so I made an appointment to have
Karl at Westy Ventures install it for me.  He installed it today, and
I think it came out well.  Karl even tolerated my constantly snapping
pictures of his work.  I tried to capture photos of all the important steps:

http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20090825/

GoWesty had already removed the rear heater back in May, when they
installed a completely new, later-model engine cooling system.  Karl
re-used the rear heater cover, but he cut it down to fit the smaller
Propex, giving me a little more storage space under the seat.

I doubt I'll need the Propex anytime soon, but I'm looking forward to
using it back in California, where it can get quite chilly in the fall.

I also put in a new sink drain.  And Karl replaced a missing bolt in
the muffler mount.

Karl recommended the nearby Brunswick Family Campground, where I'm
writing this from my Westy camped directly on the bank of the Potomac
River.  Nice.