The other reason why I like my Olympic is that I don't have to worry about a
blower depleteting my batteries on a fridged night
Vanessa
The Trailer Lady
'56 Overlander
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Kiger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 9:34 AM
Subject: RE: [VAC] Looking for repairperson
> Dear Vanessa,
> I am familiar with the Olympic units. They are very good and I might end
> up with one. But first I would like to make the Everflo below my kitchen
> cabinet work. It appears in good condition. There is a thermostat
attached
> which causes the Everflo fan to go on but the pilot won't light. Outside
> the unit there is a square vent plate which has many screws and caulking.
I
> have been avoiiding removing this plate. Underneath there is a gas line
> leading to the location of the Everflo BUT there is a split earlier in the
> line to an OPEN gas connector with a simple shutoff valve. It is right
> inside the door.
>
> I have not a clue why such a gas line would exist but when you open the
> valve gas comes out. If I every did go to the Olympic unit the gas source
> would be a no brainer.
>
> Gas is one system that I would rather leave to the pros.
>
> Bob Kiger aka Cruiser Bob
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] is a vintage 66 Safari
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> Behalf Of Vanessa Dillon
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 3:24 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [VAC] Looking for repairperson
>
>
> Depending on the size of you trailer,
> you might consider an Olympic catalytic heater on the end cabinet in back
of
> your front door. It uses about 1/4 the fuel of a furnice, is much easier
to
> install and cheaper to buy. It does not put out harmful gases because the
> heat it puts out is below the cumbustion point. Just crack a few windows
> open to make sure the oxygen is replaced, many of us Vinties have been
using
> them for years. There's nothing like coming home after a cold days hike
and
> warming your cold feet in front of the glow. And Beleive me the Olympic
> heater will heat your whole trailer. Just make sure you have the roof
vent
> farthest back in you trailer open and the heat will ciculate through your
> whole coach!
> Vanessa
> The Trailer Lady
> '56 Overlander
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bob Kiger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Airstream <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 11:57 AM
> Subject: [VAC] Looking for repairperson
>
>
> > Now that I am settled in Oceanside, I would like to finish some of the
> > details that I let ride. I have two heaters, one floor and one under
> > kitchen cabinet. Neither unit works. I also have had no success fixing
> the
> > pumping system on my fresh water tank.
> >
> > Does anyone know of a good and reasonable repairperson in the North San
> > Diego County area?
> >
> > Bob Kiger aka Cruiser Bob
> > 900 N. Cleveland St. #153
> > Oceanside, CA 92054
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] is a vintage 1966 Airstream
> >
> >
>
>
