Date:         Wed, 22 Oct 1997 12:27:52 -0700
Reply-To:     "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
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From:         "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: The Heated Heater debate
Comments: To: adam grove <malchik_2@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I do not know where to get the WEBASCO (Canada, perhaps?), but I have heard
that the rear fan set-up kills the battery rather quickly, and hence they
may not be too practical for winter camping, especailly in Alaska.  I think
even with a second battery, it would not last the night with the rear fan
running on top of lights, radio, etc. ....Indeed, the owners manual advises
that you not run both front and rear fans at the same time at high settings
with the engine running they are such energy hogs...... But I am only
guessing....

adam grove wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have been following the Propex heater string for a while now because I
> am interested in a heater for my 91 syncro westy.  I noticed, my manual
> shows a gas heater which was an option for canadian syncros.  For some
> reason I think it was a WEBASCO heater but I am not sure.  It heated the
> coolant and used the existing heat exchanger (rear?) and fan. I'm not
> sure if it was gas or propane.   I like the idea of heating my coolant
> to keep the engine warm to for those early morning Alaska winter starts.
>
> My question.  Does anyone out there have one?  If so I would like to bug
> you with some questions.
>
> Anyone know of other heaters which fit in a westy which also heat the
> coolant?  How well do they work?
>
> Adam
>
> 91 Syncro westy
> 73 Syncro-want-to-be westy
>
> Anchorage AK
>
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