Colin & Uwe,
For what it's worth... the '61
Caravel<http://vintageairstream.com/archives/61Caravel/index.html>we
are bringing to CBR has a heater as you describe. It is still
functioning. If you have a specific question I can take a closer look at the
unit.
Steve Klohn
http://byamcaravanner.blogspot.com/
> Does anyone have any information on the square heaters that were
> built into the floor on mid to late 50's Airstream trailers? The
> heater has a strong grate on top to walk on, and the entire shabang
> hangs under the trailer in an aluminum square housing, with not more
> than a propane line going to it.
>
> Uwe Salwender
> salwender@sbcglobal.net
>
> Uve,
> That heated was made by Carlson. I have seen them used in 1958 model
> trailers. The smaller trailers used the "in floor" models & the larger
> trailers used an "above floor" model with a grill at the base of one of
> the
> cabinets.
> Colin
> www.thevap.com