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

[Kurt Horvath]

These heaters are not as wide as the ones in my coach, 17 3/4" but
they might work for you.

http://www.heatersplus.com/qts.htm


Kurt Horvath
95 PT-42
10AC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> 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
> >
> >
>