| Author | Message | ||
     Charles Upton (Cupton) New Member Username: Cupton Post Number: 12 Registered: 08-2003 |
I need a heater, as currently I dont have one. I did have a Smith that I believe was stock but it took a hit when the gearbox came out and is now beyond repair. I also need one that will heat me up on New England winter days. First, which heater would be best? and where to find one? I have done a quick search and not really found any answers. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2520 Registered: 02-2002 |
Honest truth, I think one of the best heaters you could have is one of those catalytic propane ones... sometimes called a cat-head heater, Coleman makes one that's readily available at Wally World.... uses a propane stove canister, but is safe for indoor use. A fellow here in town had one in his 88", and it kept it almost too warm, even on cold days. He bolted it's leg onto the back of the rear bulkhead, and it kept the thing toasty. For an installed heater, you would want some Kodiak derivant, but they're not cheap. -L | ||
| matthew t (_matt_) New Member Username: _matt_ Post Number: 7 Registered: 09-2003 |
Hey Leslie, Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I was wondering -- would that propane-type heater be dangerous in the event of an accident? Matt | ||
| Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 192 Registered: 10-2002 |
Isn't a series truck dangerous in an accident period? I gave a friend a ride in it the other day and he was scared to death and then I told him that he was directly on top of the gas tank-that is when it got funny. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2521 Registered: 02-2002 |
If not secured, sure, it'd be like anything else lying in your vehicle, and could become a projectile. And, there's the chance you could touch it and get burned, etc. etc.... But if no one is riding in the rear and you're not carrying flammable materials, seems like I better way to stay warm.... it'd be simpler and cheaper than installing a Kodiak... But, a Kodiak would work well. Or, wear a coat....  As Thomas said, a Series isn't a Volvo 240 when it comes to safety. But, It'll sure go places a 240 can't.... -L | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 746 Registered: 02-2002 |
we have a Mandfield heater in our IIa and it puts out some serious heat. check out http://catalog.roversnorth.com/catalog/pdfs/heating.pdf for more information. jaime | ||
| Charles Upton (Cupton) New Member Username: Cupton Post Number: 13 Registered: 08-2003 |
Leslie, is this what you are talking about? http://www.gearshark.com/finder/details/Coleman-Black-Cat-Heater/details/Coleman -Black-Cat-Heater/6954.html?no_f Also, wouldnt I possibily want window defrosters? And lastly how much would a Kodiak run? and where to find one? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2522 Registered: 02-2002 |
Yes, that is what I was talking about. I already had one, which why the idea struck me as a neat concept. The fellow had a clamp bolted on that held the wire foot to the backside of the bulkhead, where the other spare-tire mount is located. It keeps the 88 cozy, and doesn't bounce around, and, being in the back, wasn't in the way of passengers in the front. The original IIa heaters weren't too great at defrosting anyway. Yes, it'd be nice to have a defroster that works. You can put in glass that has the heated wires in it, like the newer Discos have, if you so desire. Not cheap, but, it'd work much better. The Mansfield is essentially a currently-available heater that is along the Kodiak lines. I'm sure it'd do much better than a Shinroaster.... I'm just going to use my regular SIII heater for the time-being, but if I was looking for a Kodiak or some equivelent, I'd email David at TRG first and see where he'd say to look for such if he didn't have it. thatched@usit.net FWIW.... -L | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 749 Registered: 02-2002 |
my 109 has the OEM heated windshield as its a '67 NADA SW. it works as well as the one in my RR especially when its pouring outside and the windows are shut. also works well with snow. its been in temps below 0 degrees F and the heater has kept it actually warm inside. the Mansfield really does put out some BTUs. jaime | ||
| Charles Upton (Cupton) New Member Username: Cupton Post Number: 14 Registered: 08-2003 |
That mansfield heater sounds pretty sharp but for nearly 800 bucks i would hope it would be. i think i will probably go with a coleman type of unit. i figure if i am cold then i can always just add a second one. | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 751 Registered: 02-2002 |
from RN yes it is expensive. as Leslie mentioned, give David at TRG a call and see what he can do for you. http://www.thatchedroofgarage.com/ jaime |
