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Date:         Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:32:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone use this Heater for their Vanagon?
Comments: cc: Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
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I've used an olympian (non-vented) and one of the platinum cat heaters (vented. See http://ventedcatheater.com/2.html ). There are a couple of differences.

The platinum-cat is vented and comes with a remote thermostat. The venting keeps the combustion products out. Moisture doesn't build up inside the van and the thermostat maintains a nice temp - even if you aren't sitting in the van. It does require 12v @ 2A for 5 minutes to start the heater and just a small draw run the exhaust fan. I could go for 2 weeks on a deep cycle without issues.

Non-vented catalytic heaters work fine, but I found that when using them for more than a few days, everything gets "soggy" even with windows open. Inside surfaces get coated with moisture if the temps are cold outside. If you have a chance to dry things out after using it, that's fine. But if it's for a longer period of time, it's not ideal.

In my experience both work, but vented is definitely nicer. I think the plat-cat heaters sit somewhere in the middle cost-wise.

- Aaron

PS I would love more info regarding the quick-connect. I haven't hooked up the heater in my newer van and would love to get it done this way.

On Aug 30, 2012, at 7:01 AM, Tom Buese wrote:

> That is basically the setup I have, but w/ a Wave 3 Catalytic Heater-1500 & > 3000 BTUH off a tee to the propane line under the sink to a specially made > rubber propane line w/ quick disconnect that sits behind the drivers seat & > connects to the heater which I hang from 2 set screws mounted on the front > table arm which allows one to aim the heater in a variety of angles to the > rear. Unplug cold heater & stash under the bench seat or in the garage > when not needed, which is most of the time. > > I have never slept w/ it on overnight & obviously skylight & slider window > are cracked for proper ventilation. > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ-not a Propex, but 1/6+- the cost installed > > On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 7:14 AM, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@frontier.com>wrote: > >> Hi all >> I have been playing with making a Kit to connect to my outside on >> board Propane tank for my Westy. >> >> I have looked and many propane heaters. >> This one does not look bad and it is fairly small which would be >> great if you do not have 110V power. >> >> The kit is basically a T connector into your propane line and then a >> quick disconnect with hose so you can just plug in your heater when >> you need and or want it. >> >> But I was looking at this heater. >> Like the Size and Heat Ranges. Of Course you will need to crack >> windows to use it but that is easy enough to do. >> >> Any thoughts on this one. >> I use a 110V electric heater when I have it avail. >> But there are many times I do not have it avail and even with the R-8 >> Thermal I make it can still get a bit chilly without a heat source >> >> Jonce >> >> BTW here is the link http://www.northstarflameless.**com/new/rec-3000.html<http://www.northstarflameless.com/new/rec-3000.html> >> > > > > -- > Tom Buese


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