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Matho
Explorer
Mar 10, 2017

Wave Heater Install

I found a way to install my Wave Heater so it is off the floor.

The hose is T'd off of the stove and ran it through the stove floor using threaded PVC.


Then the hose runs to the front through the wall and mounted.




I found a TV mounting kit at Camping World that works.It slides out of the wall mount for travel and comes with two wall mounts if you needed another location.


Wall mount installed.




Now I use a aluminum baking sheet to mount the Wave Heater.




I used hex head bolts sized to fit in the mounting holes on the baking sheet. Used two nuts with lock washers to extend the hex head out just enough to mount the heater.


I made sure it had the correct clearance from the ceiling that are in the heater mounting instructions.


The baking sheet makes it easy to grab on to turn it in the direction you want.


At this location on my Northstar Laredo it's facing the bathroom.


This is it in use on a trip. The hose is coiled and works great in any position. The dogs (Golden Retrievers) can move inside the TC without getting burned. I like that it stays cleaner off the floor.


When not in use or just passing by I move it against the closet door.


On low with the Wave 6 I was getting 30 degrees warmer than outside temps with propper ventilation.

I'm very happy with this set up. So when I see the boondocking mountain snowman...I just Wave 6!

26 Replies

  • RoyB wrote:
    Just keep in mind about the poison fumes and 'ALWAYS' vent the room. I would personally never use this type heater when sleeping but that is me... There are a couple of members on here that have had very bad experience with CO poisoning... These units also will eat up the oxygen from the room as well...

    I ran across a CAT heater install on the internet that uses external venting that really would work great in the small floorplan for the Truck campers or the POPUP campers..


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    My backup heat source is a MR BUDDY single propane canister...
    Stay safe...

    Roy Ken


    Roy, would you please provide us with links to those members that have had CO poisoning from a WAVE heater!

    As a note a Buddy heater is not a Cat type heater...

    Jim
  • Reddog1 wrote:
    bjbear wrote:
    tmartin000 wrote:
    I think it looks silly and functional. I applaud your creativity! :B


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  • bjbear wrote:
    tmartin000 wrote:
    I think it looks silly and functional. I applaud your creativity! :B


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  • tmartin000 wrote:
    I think it looks silly and functional. I applaud your creativity! :B


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  • I think it looks silly and functional. I applaud your creativity! :B
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Just keep in mind about the poison fumes and 'ALWAYS' vent the room. I would personally never use this type heater when sleeping but that is me... There are a couple of members on here that have had very bad experience with CO poisoning... These units also will eat up the oxygen from the room as well...

    I ran across a CAT heater install on the internet that uses external venting that really would work great in the small floorplan for the Truck campers or the POPUP campers..


    Google Images

    My backup heat source is a MR BUDDY single propane canister...
    Stay safe...

    Roy Ken