Hello everyone,

My name is Dave Garth. I live in San Luis Obispo,  on the California
Central Coast. I was active on this list in 1993-1997. At the time I had
a 1986 Westy, and was quite proud of the elegant additions I had made
including hot water, shower, and catalytic vented heat. Unfortunately, I
sold that van. Now, I'm looking for a Synchro, and thought I would catch
up with the list.

Several of you seem interested in hot water for showers, etc. I used the
coolant loop from the rear heater to heat the water in the Westy tank.
The critical part is to have a temperature limiter or else you'll have
220 degree water and a severe scaling hazard. I used a water bed
thermostat to control a hot water valve, so when the temperature reached
110 degrees, the valve would close. A new demand pump and shower head
are very easy to obtain and install.

I hope some of my old friends (like Martha) are still around.

Nice to be back.

Dave