Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:12:07 -0700
Reply-To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
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I think my Westy came with the rear heater already removed. Can someone
direct me to a picture of what it would have looked like with the rear
heater left in?
Patti
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On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, John.
>
> I removed the rear heater ages ago. Got too much stuff under the rear seat
> to let that thing take up space. So if I install an RV furnace I will be
> losing storage space, but I reckon the few items down there can find other
> homes in the van.
>
> Come. Enjoy the beers and ales here in "beervana."
>
> --
>
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>
>
>
> On 10/29/2009 9:40 AM John C... wrote:
>
> Hi Mr. Squirrel,
>>
>>
>>
>> Sounds like you guys are getting settled quite nicely up there in Bend!
>>
>> Glad to hear that, & we cant wait to be up that way ourselves! :o)
>>
>> Been looking down in the La Pine area myself.
>>
>>
>>
>> One thing about this ( Suburban / Atwood type ) install,
>>
>> is that you are only taking up the space
>>
>> in that little cupboard down by the bottom of the fridge.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Up side is that you can remove the rear heater,
>>
>> which in my opinion, just doesn't get used all that often anyway,
>>
>> And you have the complete full area under the rear seat !!! :o)
>>
>> A lot of space, if you install a few organizing containers or such.
>>
>>
>>
>> Not a "Bad" trade off if I do say so myself !!!
>>
>>
>>
>> Most of the Propex installs I've seen,
>>
>> (and they are a very compact heater :o)
>>
>> Still take up considerable space
>>
>> when installed in the usual place under the seat.
>>
>>
>>
>> Although I have seen them in the little cupboard as well!
>>
>> And they do tuck into that space quite nicely I might add.
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes, If I didn't already have this heater (so basically free )
>>
>> and wasn't in my limited income, retirement years
>>
>> ( "Time Ain't Money When All You Got Is Time" !!! hee hee :o)
>>
>> I defiantly would go with the Propex.
>>
>>
>>
>> Although, like I said, if you can get a deal on these
>>
>> they do come quite cheaply !!! :o)
>>
>>
>>
>> That said: a penny saved here....
>>
>> buys me a nice beer to relax with, over there !!! heh heh..... ;o)
>>
>>
>>
>> JC...
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:27:41 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
>> Subject: Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
>>
>> Mr C: Thank you for posting that information. Our van has a little
>> Olympian catalytic radiant heater that can, with time, take the edge off a
>> cold morning. Until you showed how an RV furnace can fit the van, Mr
>> Squirrel (me) was thinking that he'd have to shell out close to USD 1,000
>> to install something fancy like a Propex if Mrs Squirrel were to need more
>> heating power. I would be loath to give up that bit of cabinet space --
>> where Mike S keeps his wine rack and I keep my canned goods and a backup
>> bottle of Knob Creek bourbon whiskey* -- but sometimes comfort trumps
>> storage.
>>
>> ================
>> * For emergency and guest use only. Mr Squirrel does not have the
>> constitution to drink spirits without pretty awful side effects later. Mrs
>> Squirrel might have a sip of Bailey's once a year or so if she's in a
>> party mood.
>>
>> --
>> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
>> Bend, OR
>> KG6RCR
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10/28/2009 1:51 PM John C... wrote:
>>
>> > http://tinyurl.com/yl2ho9q
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi Folks,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > It's not a Propex, but can be had used for Penny's!
>> >
>> > And, although not as efficient
>> >
>> > It's Snowy down here
>> >
>> > and I'm
>> >
>> > Toasty as Heck !!!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > JC...
>> >
>> > PS, Also have a Quick change fitting
>> >
>> > on an extend a stay,
>> >
>> > for my 8 gallon propane tank.
>> >
>> > I going into the woods to cross country ski
>> >
>> > See you Next month !!! ;o)
>> >
>> >
>> > http://tinyurl.com/yl2ho9q
>> >
>>
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