Gas Webasto Airtop 2000 install

[LenS]

Espar Gasoline Heater
Voltage (DC) 12
Heat flow Small Medium Large Power
Heat flow (btu/hr) 2,900 4,100 6,150 7,500
Heater air flow rate (cfm) 19 27 40 48
Fuel consumption (gal/hr) 0.026 0.04 0.06 0.07
Mean electr. power (amps) 0.67 1 1.9 2.8
Weight (lbs) 5.9
Size (inches) 12.01 x 4.53 x 4.81
Price Over $2000

Wabasto Gasoline Heater 2000ST
Voltage (DC) 12
Heat flow Partial Full
Heat flow (btu/hr) 3100 Variable 7000
Heater air flow rate (cfm) 37 Variable?? 55
Fuel consumption (gal/hr) 0.03 Variable 0.06
Mean electr. power (amps) 1.2 Variable 2.4
Weight (lbs) 5.9
Size (inches) 12.68 x 5.11 x 4.80
Price $2000 to $2800

This the best comparison I could do from their web sites.

Not sure if prices are for hardware or installed...

Think I saw some posts on high noise levels???

Are there REALLY fowling problems with calibrations (altitude vs sea lever). Although we are low landers I know we would get into the mountains for a few weeks on some vacations. Paying $2K to $3K for something and have it have fowling problems with "normal" use is ridicules.

Looks like the Webasto operates w an on-off switch only (?). Does the Espar use a real thernostat?

Other than being at SMB-I I have only seen two rigs (including my own DYI) let alone seen a heater, so I REALLY know nothing about them. Do not mind spending the money BUT I do expect what I buy to work. Not spend its time in a repair shop.

Sorry about the post I did put the info in columns for easy reading but all that went away when the message was posted.

[EMrider]

Originally Posted by billwilson

Not to be stupid or funny
but what is wrong with the suburban propane heater?

ran mine at the central cal meet and other than having to reset it a few times
(which IS a pain in the ass)

keep Wilson toasty and did not drain batteries
(althought i do have 400 amp hours)

did not suck up much propane either

I'm far from a heater expert......but FWIW would also vouch for the suburban heater. It is a real champ and cranking out heat and mine has worked flawlessly for nearly 4 years. I have zero tech skills and am very glad it has been simple and reliable. They are widely used in RVs and Bill is right that they just sip the propane. A full tank lasts me nearly 2 years.

Rob

[LenS]

Those that have Suburban heaters, what are your model numbers and how many BTU's are they rated for? All the Suburbans I have seen seem to be overkill and therefore might lead to poor heat distribution.

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by LenS

Those that have Suburban heaters, what are your model numbers and how many BTU's are they rated for? All the Suburbans I have seen seem to be overkill and therefore might lead to poor heat distribution.

Will ck on mine tomarrow (if i rememmber)
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