Catalytic Heater
Bob Kendall is an avid part-time RVer with two RVs, a 5th wheel toyhauler in which he totes around his Mini Cooper and a regular 5th wheel. 
Bob has done a unique custom install of a CAT heater in both of his RVs. Here is a view of the platinum catalytic heater installed in a cabinet door. Ingenious! 
This baby puts out 5000 British Thermal Units and is vented to the outside with a flex hose. 
A thermostat located in the bedroom controls this unit. The heat is dispersed by an electric fan in the unit. This unit is much more economical to run than a typical forced air heater. It uses less propane and much less electricity! 
Bob insists on a few safety features when he uses his CAT system. First he makes sure the propane supply line is installed with a shut off valve. 
Second, he makes sure he “cracks” the ceiling vents before he turns on the heater. This way you have a renewable oxygen supply and it helps reduce condensation. I’m not sure why he “cracks” his vents when he could just use the crank handle.
His cardinal rule is, “Never run an unventilated heater while sleeping.” So “crack” those vents!
Another rule Bob lives by is, “When you are running a heater, always put a portable battery powered CO alarm where you are sleeping.” He doesn’t trust the CO alarm his rig came with because it was bought and installed by an RV manufacturer, and…. well, are you willing to trust you life to a lowest bid item? I didn’t think so.
Bob’s wife made a nice cover with magnets sewn into the corners so it holds itself nicely in place. CAT heaters should be protected from dust when not in use.
The infant safety latch helps ensure the door stays closed while traveling. 
While not in use this space doubles as storage for an additional stand-alone CAT heater. Bob likes to stay nice and toasty! 
This particular CAT heater is made in limited quantities by Arnie Lund. Contact him and see if he has a batch made up, but check out his website first: http://www.VentedCatHeater.com/
You may email him with questions at platcat@att.net Warm Regards! Jim
Bob has done a unique custom install of a CAT heater in both of his RVs. Here is a view of the platinum catalytic heater installed in a cabinet door. Ingenious! This baby puts out 5000 British Thermal Units and is vented to the outside with a flex hose. A thermostat located in the bedroom controls this unit. The heat is dispersed by an electric fan in the unit. This unit is much more economical to run than a typical forced air heater. It uses less propane and much less electricity! Bob insists on a few safety features when he uses his CAT system. First he makes sure the propane supply line is installed with a shut off valve. Second, he makes sure he “cracks” the ceiling vents before he turns on the heater. This way you have a renewable oxygen supply and it helps reduce condensation. I’m not sure why he “cracks” his vents when he could just use the crank handle.His cardinal rule is, “Never run an unventilated heater while sleeping.” So “crack” those vents!
Another rule Bob lives by is, “When you are running a heater, always put a portable battery powered CO alarm where you are sleeping.” He doesn’t trust the CO alarm his rig came with because it was bought and installed by an RV manufacturer, and…. well, are you willing to trust you life to a lowest bid item? I didn’t think so.
Bob’s wife made a nice cover with magnets sewn into the corners so it holds itself nicely in place. CAT heaters should be protected from dust when not in use.
The infant safety latch helps ensure the door stays closed while traveling. While not in use this space doubles as storage for an additional stand-alone CAT heater. Bob likes to stay nice and toasty! This particular CAT heater is made in limited quantities by Arnie Lund. Contact him and see if he has a batch made up, but check out his website first: http://www.VentedCatHeater.com/You may email him with questions at platcat@att.net Warm Regards! Jim
Labels: Appliances, Interior, LPG
posted by Jim Twamley at
2/22/2007 06:50:00 PM
1 Comments:
Looks like he added an extra set of hinges so the door could handle the weight. Small but important detail.
Bob1am
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Anonymous, at February 24, 2007 7:03:00 AM PST
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