Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:25:01 -0800
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Propex HS2211 heater
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Hey Peter, my console location wouldn't work for you even if you wanted to to, your 2wd has gas tank below the area :-)
Contact Karl at westyventures, he is the expert and the dealer in the us. He's a great source of good info.
I would be really tempted by the outside mount. And ducts under rear seat. There is at least one samba thread about that with very good info and pics.
Good luck
Alistair
> On Feb 5, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Peter Kote <pkote@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
> Thank you Steven, Paul and Alistair (your skill and creativity is amazing) did you keep the original heater? and yes the temptation is to put it underneath the van and have some anxiety cutting into the floor board. I don't want to put it in the console area (don't have the skill and want to keep this area clear)
> The Westy is a 2 WD and I live in southern California. pete
>
> On Sunday, February 5, 2017 6:52 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> I have the original Propex Heater (smaller one) placed under the bench seat
> next to the OEM heater. If I had to do it again, I'd
> place in the compartment where the breaker switch is next to the water
> tank. (91 Westy). My reason for this is that the under
> bench area is just to valuable for other things which I'd prefer area
> for. I don't know if I will ever move it. But if I do it will provide
> a space for a short height porti-potty so slide right in place under the
> bench seat. Or possibly an hot water tank (heated with
> a coil spliced into the coolant lines). These are my dreams. Other than
> that, the heater works great. One of my better
> investments for the camper.
>
> I'm not detracting from the external mount option. I think that is a good
> solution as well. But I think it requires a bit more
> thought and material to be safely installed.
>
> Steven
> 91 Westy
>
>> On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 3:46 AM, Peter Kote <pkote@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> I have been looking for a discussion as to the pros and cons for placing
>> the heater inside or outside (underneath) of the van. If inside where is
>> the best placement and same issue for the outside. I have read the samba
>> threads and it did not get a consensus as how the folks liked the placement
>> after some time and usage. I purchased the unit from
>> http://www.westyventures.com/ and looking forward to receiving it. I
>> don't see the need for the rear heater and would like to hear some opinions
>> from others in removing it and putting the unit there?
>> The Westy is off the ground so it is a good time to do it if I decide on
>> putting it underneath the van. Appreciate your input or if there is a
>> thread where this has been discussed please let me know.Thanks pete90 Westy
>> 130k miles
>>
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