Electric Heaters, galley, salon, bedroom-the long thin heaters

[Ryan Wright]

Jay,

Nope, and I spent a good deal of time last year searching, too. My
heaters move enough air but also have limited high thermostat settings
which drives me to supplement with LP during the hard cold of winter.
I've been considering installing an automation controller, replacing
all heat & air thermostats with relays and temperature sensors, and
controlling HVAC throughout the entire bus from a small touchpanel.
This would allow me to set the heaters to any temperature and give me
a single control point. Unfortunately it also requires a lot of time
disassembling panels and running wires throughout the coach, which is
why I've not done it yet.

One thing you're going to notice, and the reason I gave up my search
for new heaters, is that nobody makes a 20 amp 120 volt toe heater
anymore. Your existing heaters are 20 amps a pop and the extra power
is nice on a cold winter night. So even if you do find something that
fits, it's not going to put out as much heat.

If someone does happen to find 20 amp heaters that fit, they're going
to sell a bunch of 'em.

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92

On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Jay Darst wrote:
> Has anyone found the direct replacement for the electric heaters
> found in the Galley, Salon and Bedroom?
>
> Am familiar with the Cadet PerfectToe. I've replaced a few in the
> Prevost coaches. The PerfectToe heaters have not been tested and are
> NOT recommended for Vertical installations such as those in the
> Bedroom and Galley heaters in 80's Birds.
>
> Have researched the forum and read Dayton and Fasco names, but have
> not been able to find correct heaters by these companies.
>
> My heaters have been cleaned and they still operate, though with
> little air movement and limited high thermostat settings.
>
> Would like to just buy 3 new heaters to replace the originals and be
> done, not buying pieces and parts to recondition them. But will if
> thats the best answer ;~}
>
> Thanks
> jay darst
> 85PT40
> 91PrevostRoyale40XL
> 96PrevostCountryCoach40XL
> Sullivan, IL
> 217 - 971 - 0036 cell
>
>