<VV> VV> Rampside delivery

Fri May 9 01:40:40 EDT 2014

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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