[tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
- From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:16:08 -0800 (PST)
I think I'll mount it at the front of the heater tube. I called West Marine by
my house and they have the 4" for $35. After X-mas decorating tonight I'm gonna
finish wrapping the front tubes, insulate the front skin blow out the whole
thing with compressed air and install it.
If I don't have too much egg nog...
--- On Fri, 12/11/09, Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:07 PM
James, I have a Fan from some guys that advertise in Hot VW. You
have to cut in to the heating channel and put an in-line fan in there. West
Marine, or any boat supplier has them as bilge fans. You need to mount it
pretty far forward or they will melt. And yes, they are noisy, but they blow
really good strong hot air. I have a divider behind my seat and it will get too
hot in my bus to run it non stop. I have friends up here who have done it in a
Bay and they were amazed how much heat it gives off.
Do it today!
From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James Dwan
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 12:16 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
Thats a lot more expensive!
I have read that the plastic tends to melt on those and
they are loud. Someone suggested this:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsRender.shtml?ItemId=1611630889
But I have no idea how I would mount it inline. Any ideas?
--- On Fri, 12/11/09, Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 11:15 AM
http://www.vwheaters.com/
(bilge blower)
On Dec 11, 2009, at 10:36 AM, James Dwan wrote:
> Yeah the window felts that are on there allow cold air in and the
jalousies do too. What is the correct way to replace the felts? Start in the
corner or at the vent window?
>
> Would a bilge blower be better? Cheaper? There is a West Marine closer
than a Fry's.
>
> --- On Fri, 12/11/09, Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 10:22 AM
>
> A bilge blower from a boat mounted in the tube will really make a
difference.
> Also, the best thing to do to a bay to stay warm is to really work on
sealing it up and keeping the cold air out.
> Ed Maikranz
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM, James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> So I plan on taking the family to the Prairie Lights next weekend
(should be about 3 hrs in the Bus) then up to Grandma's on OK for X-mas so i
need a heating solution.
>
> So far I have wrapped the main tube with solar bubble wrap twice,
tightened the clasps around the heater blower motor where they attach to the
tubes.
>
> I was planning on rebuilding the accordion tubes but that involves ordering
parts and dealing with asbestos rings. Which is no big deal but I have a
another idea.
>
> Why not mount 2 computer fans (12v) to either end of the tunnel to push
more air?
> Has anyone tried this?
>
> When I put my hand on the dash the air is hot enough but it just doesn't
seem to be in a hurry ya know?
>
>
>
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