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• Correct Hose for the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater
  Yes, we do! The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater item # CAM57351 has a 3/8" SAE flare fitting. The shortest hose we have that connects to a propane tank is the 6' long Low-Pressure LP Gas Regulator item # CAM57703. We also have the 12" item # CAM57721.
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• Furnace Recommendation for Custom RV that Started Out as Forest River Sunseeker
  Hey Charles, we have RV furnaces like the Dometic RV LP Gas Furnace # DMC47SR that would work great but this does need to have access to outside air for combustion air intake and for the exhaust. These are all basically the same dimensions though and setup the same so if the part # DMC47SR isn't something that would work you could use something like the Camco Olympian part # CAM57351 which doesn't require venting. This wouldn't be quite as powerful though as it's rated for up to 8k btu...
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• Can You Control Temperature of Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater
  You can control the settings of the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351 but not the specific temperature. As you can see by the accompanying photo, the heater has three settings: Low, Medium and High.
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• How to Determine the Best Wave Catalytic Safety Heater for a 29' Class C Motorhome
  The correct Camco Olympian Wave Catalytic Safety Heater is going to depend on how much space you are trying to heat up. The Camco Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57331 is good for RV's 12' long and approximately 130 sq. ft. The Camco Olympian Wave 6 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57341 is good for RV's 18' long and approximately 230 sq. ft. The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351 is good for RV's 23' long and approximately 290 sq. ft. If you are trying...
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• Is My Camco Wave 8 Heater Burning Inefficiently
  I am not sure how your Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs, part # CAM57351, is adjusted. If you are burning propane at 0.18 lbs/hr, that rate is almost 50% less than the 1/3 lbs/hr consumption rate that Camco says you should expect. I do not think you have anything to worry about. I have included a video demo link below.
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• Thermostatically Controlled RV Heater
  The Camco Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Safety Heater for Small RVs part # CAM57331 does not come with a thermostat. I am not really sure how that would work on a propane heater as such but we do have an electric heater with a built-in thermostat, the Arcon Compact Ceramic Heater with Tip-Over Safety Switch part # AR64409. However, this would not produce nearly as much heat as the Camco Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Safety Heater for Small RVs. Please note the Camco Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Safety...
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• Propane Fitting Size Of The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater
  The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351 has a 3/8" SAE flare fitting so you would need a hose with a 3/8" Female Flare fitting like part # CAM57721. This hose is 12' in length and comes with a regulator so you can hook right up to the propane tank.
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• Is the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Heater Safe to Be Installed on the Wall of an Enclosed Trailer
  Yes, the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351 would be safe to use mounted high on the wall of your enclosed trailer. The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351 is a flameless, radiant heater that can be used as a portable heater or wall mounted. To ensure complete combustion, it is important that the trailer has adequate fresh air supply. It is also recommended to have the heater installed by a certified technician if installed inside of your trailer.
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• Where to Install Olympian RV Heater and How Long will 14 Gallon Tank Last
  The mounting location for the Camco Olympian Heater part # CAM57351 really depends on where you'll want the heat the most. You could put it in a central location so that the whole RV gets heat overall or if you think you'll want it the most at night maybe the bedroom. With continuous use from a 14 gallon tank you'd see about 42 hours of heat roughly at a medium setting. Maybe a little longer.
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• Longer than 12 Foot Long Feed Hose for Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater
  12 feet is the longest hose we have with a regulator on it like the part # CAM57721 that you mentioned but you could use a second hose with this to get a longer overall hose. For example you could connect the # 100040-144-MBS to the # CAM57721 and you'd have a 24 foot long setup.
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• Can the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs Be Used Portably
  The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs part # CAM57351 can be mounted permanently or used portably. If using the heater portably then you will need a few extra things, the Camco Leg Stands part # CAM57701 and Camco Low-Pressure LP Gas Regulator part # CAM57703. The only thing left is a tank of your choice.
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• What Altitude Can the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs Be Used
  The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351 is safe for use in elevations up to 12,000 feet.
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• Does Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater Need to be Vented
  I reached out to my contact at Camco regarding the Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351 and he said that the unit doesn't require a dedicated ventilation system, but they do recommend cracking windows open that are across from each other while the heater is running. This is just to create some cross ventilation and it's all that is needed to ensure safe operation. I have attached a short video review that you can check out as well.
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• Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater and its Fuel consumption
  The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater, # CAM57351, is adjustable from 4,200 to 8,000 BTUs. It appears their rating of using 1/3 lb per hour is operating at, while not maximum, a high setting. A gallon of propane contains 91,502 BTU. There is 0.236 gallons per each pound of propane when the propane tank is at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. A typical 20 lb. propane bottle will have approximately 4.5 gallons of propane.
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• Troubleshooting A Camco Olympian Wave 8 Space Heater That Keeps Blowing Out
  If your Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351 keeps blowing out when people pass by it then it could be a faulty thermocouple, which can be replaced with a like size from your local hardware store. You could also have a gas pressure issue if the regulator for the gas line is clogged. If it doesn't want to stay on past low/medium then that would likely be caused by low gas pressure. A replacement hose/regulator like # CAM57721 would likely solve the issue.
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• Do I Need a Separate Low Pressure Regulator for a Camco Olympian Wave Heater
  Yes, you will need to use a low pressure regulator with the Camco Olympian Wave 8 part # CAM57351 but that is what the Camco Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator part # CAM59323 is. Therefore, if you have the heater tied in after the above regulator then you won't have any issues. In order to attach the Camco Olympian Wave 8 to the manifold on your trailer you are most likely going to need the MB Sturgis High Pressure Propane Hose part # 100383-36-MBS for 3' long, part # 100040-72-MBS...
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• Dimensions of Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351
  The dimensions of the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351 are 15" long x 4" wide x 21-1/4" tall. There isn't an exact set safe clearance stated with this heater but Camco strongly recommends having a certified tech handle the install of this to insure you are compatible with all local codes. Beyond that you really need to use your best judgment and you'll be fine. I attached a review video for more info on this as well.
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• Can the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Heater Be Mounted on a Wall
  Yes. The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351 can be mounted on a wall, and even has some mounting holes on the rear panel. I've added a photo of the back of the unit so you can see how this will need to mount to your wall. I've linked a review video of this heater for you to check out, as well.
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• Issues When Lighting The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater
  Thanks for your question, Ann. I will be honest, I am not completely sure what you mean by "puff of gas", but I can tell you with certainty that when it comes to the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351, random "puffs of gas" are not good. This could be due to a bad regulator, but there would really be no way for you to test this other than trying a new regulator. It could also be due to debris in the gas tube of the heater which has built up over time. Obstructions...
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• Highest BTU Rating Available for Camco Olympian Wave Heater
  The highest BTU rated version of the Camco Olympian Wave Heater is the part # CAM57351 which is adjustable from 4,200 to 8,000 BTUs and will heat approximately 290 sq. ft. This is also approved for use in Canada.
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• Longer Hose Available for the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57351
  The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351 requires a regulated low pressure LP source. We have several lengths of hose that would work. Part # CAM57721 for 12 feet Part # CAM57704 for 8 feet
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• Recommended Camco Heater for 25 Foot Long Motorhome
  The Camco Olympian Wave 6 Catalytic Safety Heater # CAM57341 referenced in your question is ideal for use in RVs that are up to 18 feet long. For your larger motorhome, a better option might be the Camco Wave 8 Safety Heater # CAM57351, which is designed for RVs that are around 23 feet long. This is a really nice catalytic heater that operates on low-pressure LP gas and will heat approximately 290 square feet. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can...
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• Replacement For Catalytic Heater Not Working in Large Trailer
  I'm sorry to hear that yours isn't working, but we do have a catalytic heaters that will work for you, with the best heating for your large trailer being the followig: - Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs # CAM57351
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• Troubleshooting A Camco Olympian Wave 8 LP Heater That Won't Stay Lit
  Hey Tony, Since you're saying it won't stay lit it's likely either a lack of LP pressure or a bad thermocouple. I would start by ensuring the tank it's connected to is full and then test the hose and regulator with another appliance to see if the hose is the issue. I've personally ran into issues with propane hoses in the past where they won't allow enough LP through to fuel the appliance and had to swap them out. The regulator you're using may also need to be adjusted to meet the Olympian's...
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