Adding a boiler to an 86 PT

[Mike Hohnstein]

Here's what I did. Mounted the boiler in the front curb side compartment, tapped the generator for the fuel supply. Using T-connectors I accessed the supply and return water lines wired it up and flipped the switch. I replaced theauxillary circulation pump in the rear of the coach with a higher capacity unit. I doubt this upgrade is cheaper to operate as compared to propane but it adds an additional heat source and preheats the engine faster than the electric engine heater.

A word on fuel supply, it's always a good idea to isolate the supply to each fuel using component with a dedicated check valve. Back flow and air in the lines are your enemy.

MH

----- Original Message -----

From: "sforman@renasant.com"

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 8:38 AM

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Adding a boiler to an 86 PT

I have been watching closely the thread that has been discussing adding
boilers to the older coaches. I would love to have one in my 86 PT.
How do I go about doing this project? It seems to me that all one has
to do it tap in to the chassis heater system, correct? How big and
expensive a project is this?

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis