Wave 3 Heater

[lostcreek]

At this point I'd agree with John. A manufacturer I contacted said they were a bit hard to work with and not very responsive. I'll probably not follow up on it.

 

[Advmoto18]

It didn't dawn me to consider these heaters for a FWC until posted here...

Likely a one man operation, probably working around...

huntin' season
fishin' season
super bloom
fall leaf colors
etc...

Doesn't leave much time to assemble these heater!

A friend has one in her horse trailer (not the one in his web site photos). It took her 13 weeks to get the unit from the time she placed the order. She purchased it based on the recommendation of another horse trailer owner.

Perhaps horses are more intolerant of combustion particles in the atmosphere?

She has been very happy with the unit and not a single problem to date.

It would require some major cabinet rework to fit the smaller unit into my Hawk. But, having seen the Cat's output in the horse trailer, it would be a huge improvement over the FWC factory heater. My heater eats T-Stats and on its second potted circuit board. Not to mention really doesn't heat the interior of the camper all that well or efficiently.

 

[Desert Tortoise]

I have a 1999 Eagle and am considering replacing my unreliable Atwood with a Wave in the same spot.
This would put the couch close to the front of the heater, with the couch made into a bed it would be right in front of
the heater.
Can anyone speak to this, is there a min distance required in front of the heater.
Also, can someone recommend anyone that will rebuild and do though service on the Atwood.
I do like the furnace, just to unreliable and I have had many component replaced.
Thank you!

 

[lostcreek]

Anything closer than about 12" to the front will tend to get hot and risk burning, melting, etc. Mine is near the floor under the sink/counter and I'm always conscious of my (nylon) pant legs. If you're lying or sitting that close it might be risky sleeping there. Wave heaters, however, are easily relocated as long as you can reroute the gas line (copper or flexible).

 

[lostcreek]

Also, see user manual here: https://www.manualslib.com/products/Camco-Olympian-Wave3-3877305.html
Has guidelines for clearances and other important safety info.

Clearances from combustible materials must be a minimum of:
• 4" from each side
• 4" from the floor (rug, tile, etc.)
• 18" from the top
• 30" from the front
• 0" from the rear