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I've an E250 I've converted: insulation, fantastic vent, LED's etc., all nice. Where and when I go camping, sometimes a heater would be really nice. I've got a small electric for when I've shore power, it's quite satisfactory. But when boodocking, I'm at a loss. The little Buddy I have generates a lot of moisture, more than I'd like actually. The price of the outside combustion units (Eberspacher and Webasto) seems kinda high, and the complexity of a auxiliary diesel tank seems undesirable. Does anyone have any other solutions?4.3KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Step one. Bought the van.
Yeah, yeah, I'm still here. Your LEDs are terrific, I'm in the process of stealing your notions on radio power from both sources and your electrical panel with inverter. Just a data point: I purchased cheesy store-bought LED fixtures with a punch-on/punch off integral switch, they produce ample light, though I confess not as cool as yours. I also found LED map lights on goosenecks from an aeronautical supplier for reading before bed. The datapoint: my calculations indicate I can turn them all on and run them for something like 10 days without needing to charge my house battery. Keep goin', it's wonderful. I love mine, too.417Views0likes0CommentsRe: Step one. Bought the van.
I'm honored to have been some inspiration to you, as you've inspired me and so many others. Interesting, we chose the exact same fitting, and located it in the exact mirror image place, yours to port, mine to starboard. I'd upload photos, but my old thread is now closed. Anyway, just like yours, it's a super clean install, looks nearly factory, and plugs in very conveniently, grounded. I run a small heater on chilly days if I can plug in because we get sub-freezing here nights in spring fishing season and of course in early duck season in the fall. Makes for a very comfortable evening, and makes for almost as much fun using my van as I had making it! The basement is a great idea..do you think the "revenooers" in your mountains will ever look there? ;-) Cheers, Guy301Views0likes0CommentsRe: Step one. Bought the van.
Elegant electrical. I used a marine through-hull plug cut through under my starboard side taillight, wired a short 3-gang pigtail to it, into which I plug an onboard charger and another extension cord. If I can plug in, I've a small electric heater that will run while my battery charges. Otherwise, I can charge from shore power and stay locked! But the solar....now that's interesting. I'm considering some of the new low-Amp panels because my draw is so low (no converted appliances, etc.). I'm hoping to benefit (again) from your choices and follow your example of craftsmanship. Funny, as much fun as they are to use, there's something about the building, too.400Views0likes0CommentsRe: Step one. Bought the van.
Nice plates. I've installed a throughfitting just below the taillight, with a plug on it, which I've wired to my charger and an extension cord, thus ultimately to a small electric heater. But I do envy your off-the-grid ability, and will seek to emulate this wonderful installation. I hope this summer has resulted in multiple camp adventures for you and Hal, I'm breaking in mine. Cheers.339Views0likes0CommentsRe: Step one. Bought the van.
Bob's supervision is remarkable. I was wondering, what made him choose Webasto over other choices, in particular the fool-resistant Buddy propane heaters? It is a remarkably cool installation, with the tank and exhaust as you've laid them out, and this rehab series seems to ensure a trouble free future...but I'm still wondering about Bob's selection criteria.. Thanks... a truly inspiring series. GuyG238Views0likes0Comments
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