RB and Wave 6 owners question April 13, 2021, 09:37:05 am For all the RB owners who also own an Olympian Wave 6 heater.....where do you store it when not in use? I have one coming if Camping World ever gets their sh*t together. They were the cheapest price on the web by far. I'll be making a cover for it, but I haven't figured a convenient place to keep it when it's not warm enough to have it out for heating.Linda
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #1 – April 13, 2021, 09:48:38 am I don't have a Rear Bath or a Wave 6, but the Wave 3 in my TK lives on the floor of the closet, encased in a cover, when not in use.
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #2 – April 13, 2021, 10:43:47 am Linda,We store ours right behind the drivers seat, with the cover on, facing toward the back. It nestles in very nicely there, to the left of our 12-volt freezer, as you can see in the first photo below.In the lower left of the second photo, you can see the gas quick connect that we plug it into, using the 12-foot hose that you see wrapped around the unit.If anyone is interested, I can do a write-up, with photos, explaining how we installed the quick connect.Best,Tim 1 Likes
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #3 – April 13, 2021, 12:06:16 pm Quote from: T&F - April 13, 2021, 10:43:47 amIf anyone is interested, I can do a write-up, with photos, explaining how we installed the quick connect.Please do!
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #4 – April 13, 2021, 04:04:34 pm Very interesting option. How does the Wave 6 produce heat without a flame, per the advertisement? How does one provide proper ventilation since propane hangs near the floor. Did it ever set off the propane alarm? Seems critical your propane alarm is working if used overnight. Ron
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #5 – April 13, 2021, 06:35:34 pm The Wave 3 and Wave 6 are catalytic heaters. Propane flows over a pad that has embedded particles of platinum, which catalyzes the combustion reaction, meaning that it helps the reaction to occur, but remains unchanged itself. In these heaters, combustion occurs at a lower temperature than in an open flame (several hundred degrees F instead of several thousand degrees--still plenty hot). The result is little or no carbon monoxide emission, unlike flame-based heat sources.Catalytic heaters do still require some ventilation, because you need to supply oxygen to replace what's used up. Leaving a window or vent open a crack is sufficient. And they cost somewhat more than flame-based heaters, because of the precious metal required in their construction."How does one provide proper ventilation since propane hangs near the floor."No properly installed appliance should ever release propane to the interior of a dwelling. Of course a working propane detector is important in case a joint leaks, but a catalytic heater is no more likely to release unburned propane than is your RV's stove. In fact, it's a lot less likely, since unlike most RV stoves, it has a heat sensor that shuts off gas flow if no heat is detected. (More expensive stoves have this feature, but the ones Lazy Daze installs do not.) 3 Likes
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #6 – April 13, 2021, 07:55:22 pm Thanks Andy! Great explanation. I never heard of them and I have camped for decades. Using this and a Jackery power source would make dry camping so much easier. Add the propane fire pit and it’s heaven!! I learned a lot this week. Too bad we just sold our motorhome and are in between RVs at this time. Ron
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #7 – April 13, 2021, 08:13:52 pm For long term storage, we keep our Wave 6 in a folding crate (similar to a milk crate) in the shower (with a cargo blanket padding the floor and shower walls).The Wave always has its cover on when stored (cold). I use a large towel to pad the Wave when stored in its crate. For short term storage (when in transit between CG’s), I place the Wave nestled on the floor below the dinette seat wrapped in a large towel. This takes the space for one set of feet. Fine for solo traveling. Be sure to purchase the Wave 6 legs (I think they are optional) otherwise it won’t be able to stand independently. Our Quick Disconnect is mounted on the wall just below the oven near the bulkhead. The Wave is connected using a six foot propane hose which is adequate to bring the Wave closer to the two couches. While in the CG during non use, I place the Wave between the cab seats. Always covered to prevent dust from contaminating the heater pad. The Wave 6 is very capable of keeping the rig warm. Pre-heating the coach using the coach furnace takes the chill off of the coach. Once warmed up a bit, the furnace can be turned off. Just a small tip. Hope this helps. Kent 2 Likes
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #8 – April 14, 2021, 02:24:55 am Kent makes an important point in his last paragraph: these catalytic heaters, because of their modest output (3,000-6,000 BTU, compared to about 30,000 for the furnace), and because they mainly heat what they are aimed at, rather than spreading heat over a large volume, shouldn't be thought of as the primary or only heat source in a rig the size of a Lazy Daze. But they're very useful as auxiliary heaters, as Kent describes: use the furnace for a fast burst of heat in the morning, then use the Wave heater to maintain comfortable temperatures. On a cool fall or spring day, the Wave may be all you need.The big advantage of using a Wave heater as a supplementary heat source is that it's silent, highly efficient in terms of propane use, and requires no electricity... in contrast to the furnace, which is noisy, blows almost half of its heat outside via the exhaust vent, and is a major power drain. So using the Wave whenever you can will save you a lot of propane and battery power. 1 Likes
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #9 – April 14, 2021, 08:32:00 am We have a Wave 3 (in hindsight wish I had gotten a Wave 6) and we keep it stowed under the kitchen bench seat. I would think the Wave 6 would fit as well if it were laying down. I read it is important to keep a cover on it as well.
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #10 – April 14, 2021, 10:45:10 am Thanks for all the suggestions. For longer term storage or during driving, I'm leaning towards either under the aft bench seat, or creating a bracket in the back of the closet. When waiting to be used, I think between the cab seats will be a good place.Linda
Re: RB and Wave 6 owners question Reply #11 – April 14, 2021, 11:51:26 am Quote from: LindaB - April 14, 2021, 10:45:10 amThanks for all the suggestions. For longer term storage or during driving, I'm leaning towards either under the aft bench seat, or creating a bracket in the back of the closet. When waiting to be used, I think between the cab seats will be a good place.LindaQuote from: LindaB - April 14, 2021, 10:45:10 amWhen waiting to be used, I think between the cab seats will be a good place.An alternative is to a Wave 6, RBs have room to permanently install a Wave 3 on the rear wall of the bathroom. Use a second Wave 3 up front, between the captain chairs. This provides more even heat and it how we use our two Wave3s in very cold weather.In the front, a Wave 3 can use the Factory legs or a custom holder.A Wave 6 is a powerful heater that many find too hot, even when set on "Low", to sit nearby, requiring it to be located far away.Quite a few Wave 6s have been replaced by Wave 3s for this reason.Larry
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