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{{sug|2|val=high|dif=medium|cmte=preplan|Improved heating system for SARCAR}}
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{{sug|2|Get RV heater for SARCAR}}
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Current:
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Idling burns gas. Noisy.
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Option 1:
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RV heater.
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Use 20 or 30lb bottle of propane.
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Can be ducted (fan forced, e.g. into the back) or not.
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Compartment in back driver side for propane, vented to outside.
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Have to idle the bus to use existing heaters.
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With wind, risk of carbon monoxide.
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Can extend exhaust to take it further away.
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Self contained, don't have to set up other stuff (like generator).
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RV heater would be much quieter
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Would have to get professional installer.
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material guess: $1200.
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Total guess: $2500.
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Reluctant to sink too much money in heating system in old bus.
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Option 2: Electric
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Consider portable electric heaters and bigger generator.
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To Do: Ron to get idea of costs.
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