[tabtrailers] Re: Factory installed furnace on 2009 T@DA.

4:51 PM |

The catalytic heater is a good idea. The factory installed furnace,if it's similar to the T@bs is not. It came loose from the floor and from the external vent( which could have been potentially lethal had we not spotted it) on moderately rough roads. It also uses a lot of battery power. So, unless you're only traveling on paved roads and plan on being hooked up every evening. I'd go with the Catalytic. We hooked ours up to the existing line to the furnace( which you probably don't have) and have been very happy with it.

--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Geo 100" <yinyumyang@...> wrote:
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> We use a 'Coleman' 'Black Cat' propane heater. very small, has catalitic element (no carbon monoxide), just screws on to a 1 pound propane cylinder. ALWAYS PROVIDE FRESH AIR VENTING, I open the roof vent just a little.
> We normally do not boondock in cold weather, usually use a ceramic electric heater when shore power is available, but carry the 'Black Cat' just in case.
> Installing a furnace would be possible, however I would consider the lost storage space and the few times it would be used. If you chose to have a furnace installed I would recommend professonal intsallation, with propane gas lines and proper venting it needs to be done correctly. . .
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> Geo
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> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Sandra" <sandra.rutan@> wrote:
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> > Don't know about retro fitting a furace - but I do carry a Little Buddy propane heater to use in the TAB for those chilly nights bookdocking. It's something like this: http://www.mrheater.com/ProductFamily.aspx?catid=41
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> > Sandra Rutan
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> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "bruceholladay" <bruceholladay@> wrote:
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> > > Hello good people!
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> > > I have a 2009 T@DA (her name is Ruby.) We are planning a road trip out West next summer and we have heard it can get a bit chilly in the evenings. Our unit has the heat pump, but not the furnace.
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> > > Does anyone know the make/model of the factory installed furnace? I'm considering adding it on in case we need to warm up while on the road. We may not always have AC hookup.
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> > > If that is too difficult, does anyone have any other ideas besides lots of blankets? Again, we want to be as self-sufficient as possible and not have to rely on AC power to get warm.
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> > > Many thanks!
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> > > Bruce and Jennie
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