Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:16:00 -0700
Reply-To: "John C..." <jcarp1910@GMAIL.COM>
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From: "John C..." <jcarp1910@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Atwood Hydroflame Furnace Install
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*My Suburban Install:*
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*http://tinyurl.com/4goukzk*
John C...
PS: Yes, the next heater I bought was a 2800 Propex.
& After buying and installing them both,,,
My opinion is that;
Neither one of them
should be more than...
$450.00 !!!
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM, David Vickery <david_vickery@yahoo.com>wrote:
> I can see the attraction of the propex. Most of the posts about putting in
> one of these bigger heaters make it seem easier than it is. And I scratched
> the paint when cutting a hole in the van. I probably needed to tape around
> where I was cutting before I started. I am happy now that I am done, but I
> don't know if I would do one of these again.
> Dave
>
> --- On Sun, 2/20/11, Frank Condelli <ralanen@AOL.COM> wrote:
>
> > Dave, you
> > should have installed a Propex. Much simpler, quieter,
> > efficient, etc. See my Propex webpage.
> >
> >
> > On 2011-02-20, at 12:00 PM, Automatic digest processor
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I just finished installing an Atwood propane heater in
> > my westy. What a PITA!!! O.k. maybe not that bad
> > compared to some of the crummy vanagon jobs, but it took all
> > day and several trips to the store to get the supplies.
> > >
> > > Fortunately several people have put this heater in
> > Westies before so their are install pics and
> > instructions. Still you have to check measurements
> > twice because you are cutting into the side of your van and
> > permanently modifying your cabinet.
> > >
> > > And if you are not familiar with flaring propane lines
> > putting in tees and bends you may wind up doing them 3 times
> > like I did. Wiring up the thermostat and
> > power was simple in comparison. The furnace sticks out
> > of the little cabinet by the fridge by about an inch, so you
> > have to come up with some way to trim it and make it look
> > good.
> > >
> > > But like other tricky jobs, there is always a sense of
> > accomplishment at the end. I lose the little cabinet
> > by the fridge for storage, but having a real heater is
> > nice.
> >
> >
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Yeah,,, He looked me in the eye by the interstate sign
and said;
"May hope lead you to peace."
"Keep it low and slow,,, don't forget to reap what you sow."
"And keep your machine well greased!"
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