heating my westy

Post by **bobbabawbag** » 13 Jan 2006, 17:56

Got a c reg 1.9 westy and live in scotland camped out at Aviemore over Christmas and it got to minus 12 which was fine with the eber on. The heater when driving does not get very hot in the front and not at all in back (my old t3 autosleeper was quite warm) the blower works fine but not much heat generated. Is it likely to be expensive to fix?

Can you use the eber when driving?

Is it worth getting an inverter to run a 240volt fan heater when driving?

Any suggestions?

Many thanks bob.

Post by **bootscooter** » 13 Jan 2006, 18:01

lol, I was about to post the exact same question!! Mine is the same (but 2.1).... with the heater temp dropping when you put the fan on. Also, the engine temp gauge needle never seems to rise above the "white blob" at the bottom. Is this the same on yours Bob?
I was thinking that perhaps my thermostat is faulty, and/or the cooling system fluid needed flushing/bleeding. Anyone?

Post by **R0B** » 13 Jan 2006, 18:32

you can the diesel one dunno about the petrol one

Can you use the eber when driving?

Post by **DiscoDave** » 13 Jan 2006, 18:49

an invertor to power a 240 fan heater would have to be massive!!! can't see why running eber while driving is any dirrerent from driving with the ngine on! i use mine while driving!!!

Post by **stuckin88** » 14 Jan 2006, 06:59

--the heater should get really warm---change your thermostat first(easy job) otherwise your heater matrix may be clogged up(dash out to replace)-

Post by **dajwid** » 14 Jan 2006, 18:33

Hi I am having a second heater fitted in the rear of mine. I can post some pics when I pick up the bus on Tuesday. I am assured it will be VERY WARM!

Post by **bootscooter** » 14 Jan 2006, 19:51

mine already has the second heater in the back, but when I turn the blower on, the air from the front heater vents seems to get cooler, hence my concern about thermostat/cooling liquid.

Post by **"Kamper"** » 15 Jan 2006, 12:25

Petrol Ebers can be used on the move just like diesel ones!!

Post by **bobbabawbag** » 15 Jan 2006, 21:22

thanks for the replies i wish i had known i could use my petrol eber on the run over christmas!
My temp gauge doe not get out of the white bit i.e. suggests engine is cold when i expect it to be hot - service just before christmas by synchronutz so all my coolant levels are correct - if i change thermostat is this likely to sort out temp guage and allow warm air through blower?
if so how much is it likely to cost to do?
cheers bob (hopefully getting warmer soon)