Date:         Thu, 12 Nov 1998 22:20:45 EST
Reply-To:     Vbergs@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tom VandenBerg <Vbergs@AOL.COM>
Subject:      which catalytic heater?
Comments: To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Greetings from freezing cold Klamath Falls, Oregon. I am seriously shopping
for one the catalytic heaters that have been recently discussed on the list
(plat-cat, Olympian). I have a few questions that hopefully some of you may
help me with.

1. What size of heater do I need to keep my westfalia reasonably warm during a
night of camping? Both Olympian and Plat-cat have two basic sizes, a 3000 and
6000 BTU model. Would the smaller 3000 BTU model sufficently heat a vanagon?

2. Where are listmembers installing these things? The only reasonable location
I can think of is behind the passenger seat. The 6000 BTU models are
approximately 20" high. How would this be possibly installed in a way which
would allow the seat to swivel around to the rear facing position? Do some
folks simply use them in a portable fashion?

Thanks for any insight you may give me.

Tom VandenBerg
1982 Westy
Klamath Falls, Oregon