Date:         Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:53:00 -0400
Reply-To:     Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
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From:         Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Espar Airtronic?
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Wow that model is huge for a Vanagon. Espar makes a 2B L (about 6000
btu) which is much smaller and cheaper. I recently installed a 2D L
(diesel) in my 85(gas)Bostig and love it. Some exhaust noise but can't
hear it in the van. Can buy diesel at any station. I can make the van
interior any temp I want without regard to outside. Mine uses a "Mini
Controller" which varies the fan speed and combustion rate rather than
cycling on and off. Nice constant heat, really low fuel and electrical
consumption. After the Bostig this is best mod I have made to my van.
I paid about $1000 for the heater kit. Fabricated a tank that fits
behind the tail light. Gas version would be even simpler. Gas version
will cost a bit more but you don't need to build a tank.

Ian


On 13-Apr-10, at 1:19 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> Date:    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:29:41 -0400
> From:    Paul Gordon <paul_gordon@SYMPATICO.CA>
> Subject: Re: Espar Airtronic?
>
> Opinion Only, Had an Espar in a boat at one time. Worked OK. Was a
> little
> noisier than the Propex in the Westy but never ran out of fuel. The
> tie
> breaker was the cost. Espar is about 250% more money than the Propex.
> Service and parts lookout.
> If its a question of safety a 12v carbon monoxide and propane
> sniffer/alarm
> are an other option.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:17 AM
> Subject: Espar Airtronic?
>
>
>> Has anyone installed a modern Espar "gas furnace" into their
>> Vanagon?  How
>> well does it work?  fit?  Is it noisy?   Seems a tad expensive
>> compared to
>> other options but I like the idea that is runs on Gasoline instead of
>> Propane. (they also make diesel units for diesel vehicles)
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.ca/Espar-Airtronic-5-L-12v-Air-Heater-Kit-New-Item-/160390663477
>>
>> http://www.espar.com/html/products/technology_air.html
>>
>