<VV> VV> Rampside delivery

Sat May 10 11:36:07 EDT 2014

Yes, Espar and Webasto make auxiliary heaters for over-the-road truck sleepers, as well as heaters for autos in Europe. I've thought of getting one of those, but a quick inquiry indicated a price of $1,500 or more. A separate diesel tank might be worth it if I drove the Rampside a lot, but I don't and don't anticipate doing that. 

Thanks for the idea, though. 

--Tom in Ohio
On Friday, May 9, 2014 3:00 PM, shortle via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

Just a note to all that Joel is no longer looking for help moving this Rampside. He did not buy it. But interesting how this subject took a different direction. Now does anyone have an FC that did not come with a heater and still does not have a heater? I have never seen an FC that did not come with a heater.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301

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>From: Eric Taylor via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: May 8, 2014 11:40 PM
>To: "virtualvairs at corvair.org" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: <VV> VV> Rampside delivery
>
>Both of my Rampsides had heaters. Perhaps a geographical likelihood. 
>I have tried an electric heater and it didn't work well.  Not nearly enough heat.  But I did install an Eberspacher ( Espar Airtronic D2) sleeper heater and that does the trick.  I bought a diesel fired heater as it was a lot cheaper than a gas fired one.  Then I hung a small chrome tank on the back of the cab for the diesel.  
>I routed the heat down into the original heater tubing so it follows the factory floor heat/defog channels.  As it uses an incredibly small draw of electricity I can leave the heater on for hours with the engine off.  
>Of course, there are only a few months a year that matters around here but when we go on cross country trips it sure is nice to have that heat through the mountain passes. 
>Brace yourself for the cost of a new one or look in a big truck wrecking yard for a used one.  Also commonly used in marine applications. 
>
>Corveric
>Langley, BC Canada
>
>Sent while I'm on the run. 
>That should explain the heavy breathing. 
>
>> On May 8, 2014, at 6:20 PM, Tom Berg <thesuperscribe at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> My '61 doesn't have a heater because a previous owner yanked out the original gasoline heater. I have it, but it's in my shed. I'm thinking of installing a 12-volt electric heater that I got for $25. 
>> 
>> --Tom in Ohio
>> On Thursday, May 8, 2014 12:13 PM, Vairtec Corporation via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>> 
>> At present I am in Florida, Tim, and it was here in Florida that I first saw a Rampside without the optional heater, years ago.  I have seen one or two (at most) since.
>> 
>> Snowing in Durango, you say?  90 degrees here...  --Bob
>> 
>> shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Bob, I know you are right (as usual). What I should have stated was I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN FC THAT CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT A HEATER. That statement would be accurate.
>>> Timothy Shortle in (snowing) Durango Colorado 81301
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Vairtec Corporation <vairtec at comcast.net>
>>>> Sent: May 7, 2014 8:38 PM
>>>> To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>, "J. R. Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>, Joel McGregor <joel at joelsplace.com>, fastvair at yahoogroups.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>>> Subject: Re: <VV> Rampside delivery
>>>> 
>>>> All Rampsides did not come with heaters, Tim.  In fact, none of them did.  Heaters were an option throughout the production life of the FCs <grin>
>>>> 
>>>> shortle via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I agree JR it gets cold in the desert at night in May. But Rampsides all came equipped with heaters. That is a good idea mailing your box of stuff first. But the couple of times I brought "weird" stuff on airplanes I checked the bag and then forewarned the airline rep what I was bringing. May have put their minds at ease knowing what I was doing. And TSA did look at all my stuff (leaving their tape on my box).
>>>>> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: "J. R. Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
>>>>>> Sent: May 6, 2014 7:19 PM
>>>>>> To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>, Joel McGregor <joel at joelsplace.com>, fastvair at yahoogroups.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>>>>> Subject: Re: <VV> Rampside delivery
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I did just that with a convert from Lakewood CA to Glen Ellyn IL.  I had 
>>>>>> mailed a box o stuff to the seller's home ahead of time.  Did my best to not 
>>>>>> have to open the box on the way home.  Well, let's just say that it was a 
>>>>>> good thing that I had it with me.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> They might want to check you out very well at the airport if you are on a 
>>>>>> one way ticket and have a bunch o stuff in your baggage!  Maybe, just enough 
>>>>>> for you to miss the flight out.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> BTW, it gets dang cold at night in the dessert in May.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Later, JR
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>> From: "shortle via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>>>>> To: "Joel McGregor" <joel at joelsplace.com>; <fastvair at yahoogroups.com>; 
>>>>>> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 7:47 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: <VV> Rampside delivery
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Joel I won't suggest a company. I suggest you. Fly from DFW to LAX. Drive 
>>>>>>> truck straight east. Bring the usual in your "checked" bag (hand tools, 
>>>>>>> fuel pump, plugs and points, fan belt, etc.). Cell phone, CORSA rosters, 
>>>>>>> AAA card, Visa. Buy some motor oil in LA. Drive overnite thru the desert. 
>>>>>>> And enjoy the ride!
>>>>>>> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
>>>>>> 
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