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lostagain
Hero Member
Posts: 3031
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #15 on:
February 21, 2013, 01:04:49 PM »
A Webasto system is like any other system: you have to maintain it once in a while to keep it working properly.
It is great as an engine pre-heater as well.
Best invention since buses were discovered.
JC
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JC
Blackie AB
1977 MC5C, 6V92/HT740 (sold)
2007 Country Coach Magna, Cummins ISX
TomC
Hero Member
Posts: 9255
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #16 on:
February 21, 2013, 01:11:58 PM »
Let's not forget the initial cost of the Aqua Hot system. Can eassily get up towards $10,000. Good Luck, TomC
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Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.
harleyman_1000
Hero Member
Posts: 571
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #17 on:
February 21, 2013, 02:59:10 PM »
One of the buses that Im thinking about has the Webastos system on it. Just wondering if it is a reason to choose another bus?
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Scott
St.Louis Missouri
1958 GM 4104 Extended 2 feet, with a 6v92 and 5 speed automatic
http://s783.photobucket.com/user/harleyman_1000/library/Gm4104%20bus?sort=3&page=1
opus
Hero Member
Posts: 767
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #18 on:
February 21, 2013, 03:03:45 PM »
Heck no! Thats one of the best reasons to buy the bus.
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1995 BB All-American - A Transformation.
sledhead
Hero Member
Posts: 1511
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #19 on:
February 21, 2013, 04:24:08 PM »
When I was looking for a bus I looked for a proheat unit( same but different ) I live in the north and use the proheat to preheat the eng. And if I want to use it for floor heat or forced air rad heat I put in two shut offs in the heater hose to not let heat go to the eng. At 180 f the proheat cycles on and off as needed ,is fast to heat up the inside.As for maintance I have not done anything yet , I have used it every year since 2006 .Yes I guess I should look at some maintance some day but until then it's great. As it came with the bus it was free. dave
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dave , karen
1990 mci 102c 6v92 ta ht740 kit,living room slide .... sold
2000 featherlite vogue vantare 550 hp 3406e cat
1875 lbs torque home base huntsville ontario canada
wg4t50
Hero Member
Posts: 913
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #20 on:
February 21, 2013, 04:44:40 PM »
Using the A H unit is a spoiler for me, no hot nor cold areas, entire coach is like my home with boiler hot wate radiator heat just comfy and enjoyable.
One can play the numbers in any method that fits their wants or beliefs .
Like said, not cheap but very comfy so do you want to be comfy or going tp squeeze the Buffalo?
The engine keeps the system hot and can preheat the engine before cold start, your choice.
Me, I've suffered long enough, now I smile and enjoy.
Dave M
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MCI7 20+ Yrs
Foretravel w/ISM500
WG4T CW for ever.
Central Virginia
wg4t50
Hero Member
Posts: 913
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #21 on:
February 21, 2013, 04:48:33 PM »
Should add about having 4 adjustable thermostats to set to your liking, front, bath, bedroom & basement/water tanks etc.
Dave M
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MCI7 20+ Yrs
Foretravel w/ISM500
WG4T CW for ever.
Central Virginia
sledhead
Hero Member
Posts: 1511
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #22 on:
February 21, 2013, 04:52:29 PM »
What Dave said can't beat a nice warm floor and no noise or fan ? dave
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dave , karen
1990 mci 102c 6v92 ta ht740 kit,living room slide .... sold
2000 featherlite vogue vantare 550 hp 3406e cat
1875 lbs torque home base huntsville ontario canada
wg4t50
Hero Member
Posts: 913
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #23 on:
February 21, 2013, 05:22:28 PM »
Dave, For sure, but the funny, my home oil fired boiler makes more noise than the Aqua Hot. As for the cold floor, yes, that is one mistake I made when installed ceramic flooring except for bedroom, if I live long enough, I will have it redone with the electric heated floor, and as for fans, yes have some fans but not nearly as loud as the ducted heat pumps on roof, which are not bad, but yes you can hear them. Besides I am not willing to afford the million bux types. We all have limits ?
I am a happy puppy
Thanks
Dave M
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MCI7 20+ Yrs
Foretravel w/ISM500
WG4T CW for ever.
Central Virginia
harleyman_1000
Hero Member
Posts: 571
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #24 on:
February 21, 2013, 05:29:09 PM »
Wow I love you guys, uh ummmm I mean like
I really am getting so much information from you all, and thank you all!
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Scott
St.Louis Missouri
1958 GM 4104 Extended 2 feet, with a 6v92 and 5 speed automatic
http://s783.photobucket.com/user/harleyman_1000/library/Gm4104%20bus?sort=3&page=1
wg4t50
Hero Member
Posts: 913
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #25 on:
February 22, 2013, 05:47:34 AM »
In my gang/group no one would go back to the LPGas furnaces, too hard to get refueled and too noisey.
I used the Surban LP Gas furnace in the MCI I had, it worked OK, but a large improvement with the diesel fired boiler quiet, just light fan when it runs, bugt the biggie is the entire coach is the same temp, that alone is a blessing.
Dave M
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MCI7 20+ Yrs
Foretravel w/ISM500
WG4T CW for ever.
Central Virginia
Nick Badame Refrig/ACC
1989, MCI 102C3, 8V92T, HT740, 06' conversion FMCA# F-27317-S "Wife- 1969 Italian/German Style"
Global Moderator
Hero Member
Posts: 4973
Nick & Michelle Badame
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #26 on:
February 23, 2013, 04:19:52 AM »
Hi Guy's
I keep my bus at 65 degrees in the winter and my 45,000 btu Proheat always burns
15 gallons a week. I usually top the tank off every 2 weeks with a 30 gallon barrel of
fuel and the guage is always on full when I'm done. Primative but works,,, lol
(Hydronic water coil to air system)
Good Luck
Nick-
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Whatever it takes!-GITIT DONE!
Commercial Refrigeration- Ice machines- Heating & Air/ Atlantic Custom Coach Inc.
Master Mason- Cannon Lodge #104
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TedCalvert
Full Member
Posts: 172
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #27 on:
February 23, 2013, 05:17:36 AM »
Nick
Care to share any details of your system? I'm about to install the same unit (thanks, Scanzel) and I know nothing about hydronic heat.
Tnx.
Ted
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morefire
Full Member
Posts: 130
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #28 on:
February 23, 2013, 07:44:58 AM »
AquaHot system installed in my coach (which is basically a Webasto)..... Best Heating & hot water system available IMO
I wouldn't build a full size coach without this, personally. Absolutley love it. I've never noticed it's fuel usage.
I camp for 3-4 days at a time and my fuel guage doesn't even move, or isn't noticable enough.
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David G
Toronto, Ontario
2009 Bluebird 40' Coach
Cummins ISX-675HP!!
luvrbus
Hero Member
Posts: 26066
Re: Webasto heaters
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Reply #29 on:
February 23, 2013, 07:59:57 AM »
How do you guys never burn fuel in the Aqua/Hot lol the people that make the unit tell you to expect 5 to 6 gals a day under normal use.
Nick said running his at 65 degrees 15 gals a week at over 4 bucks a gal it is costing him 60+ bucks a week and he probably has his bus in covered parking
You guys own a different Aqua/Hot than I owned for sure lol but what price do you put on comfort
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