[tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
- From: Edward Maikranz <maikranze@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:58:30 -0600
One thing to remember when burning propane in a vehicle is the amount of
water vapor produced. Just another reason to make sure you are well
ventilated when doing so, or you may find yourself with an indoor rain
forest!
Ed
On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Neil <nbmdude@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Mine is somewhat similar to Mike's...its a ProCat...the battery powered fan
> is weak, but it does put out enough heat to keep ya toasty, drivin' or
> sleepin'...
>
> --- On Fri, 12/11/09, Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > From: Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [tcb] Re: Heat in a late Bay... can it be done?
> > To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 8:06 PM
> >
> >
> > This is what I use when it gets below freezing. You
> > just have to crack a window. I bungee cord it
> > under the dash so it doesn't fall over.
> >
> >
> http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200307957_200307957
> >
> >
> >
> > James Dwan wrote:
> > > 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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