Date:         Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:12:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propex install near water tank

On Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:06:06 -0600, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:01 AM, Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>Part of Franks
>installation uses an area that is normally wasted as it is behind a false
>wall between the cubby and the water tank compartment wall.  The false wall
>is there to protect the shore power wiring and you will lose that
>capability to mount your propex there but for me it is not an issue.  We
>have never used shore power and probably never will most of the places we
>camp it is not available even if we wanted it.  Mounting there allows the
>air inlet and exhaust to go through the drivers side body panel eliminating
>more holes( water entry points) in the floor.
>
>Something to consider when mounting a Propex: it is strongly recommended
>that the intake and exhaust SS hoses be installed so their supplied length
>be left intact. Not shortened, not lengthened. Performance considerations.
>
>Bob

Bob is partly correct - the pipes MUST NOT be shortened, as the new Omron
airflow sensor will detects improper airflow and shut off with an fault
flash code. The pipes can each be extended to 2 meters total length using
additional sections of the same type flex pipe.
If I remember correctly, Franks's installation still involves the pipes
exiting through the floor. There is an optional 'marine' through-wall
exhaust fitting that could be adapted, however the pipes would need to coil
inside the area and the exhaust be covered by special heat wrap.

Karl
www.propexusa.com