Date:         Fri, 19 Jul 96 00:26 CDT
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From:         Bill Johnson <bjohns@mail.dtx.net>
Subject:      Re: Looking for heater for my 85 Westy.

At 10:49 PM 7/18/96 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm not sure what kind of heaters are available.  I am looking for something
>to use in the winter months for camping that will operate off of propane or
>some other source (other than a running engine).  Can anyone tell me what
>will fit my needs? ....and does anyone have one for sale?
>
>-Gregg
>85 Westy, 76 Goldwing, 51 Plymouth, 75 Mercedes...need more toys!

I use a Coleman potable propane heater in my 86 Wolfsburg.  I get a few
hours on one of the screw in tanks.  I crack a window, and don't go to sleep
with it on.  It is also wise to rig something so it won't turn over.  I
spent 2 winters in Germany and France using this device.  It works ok and is
a lot cheaper than the $600 bucks you will pay for a permanantly mounted
heater.  I still have the heater and use it once in awhile here in
Louisiana.  I also have used a truck piston as a radiator on the propane
stove of a 78 Westy with good results.  I am a retired soldier, and I have
roughed-it in some of the best snow, mud and sand that the world has to
offer.  You may be looking for more comfort than I am.

Bill