Volkswagen: 73 ASI Riviera, riviera camper, weber carbs

Question
Hi Ron, I have a 73 ASI riviera camper bus that I am fixing up and would like to know if parts(canvas)for the top are available somewhere.  I was also wondering what you could recommend for heat(I was thinking some kind of small gas furnace like the coleman ones I think they put in some years)?  Some one gave me a 76-78 alaskan heater from their old bus but I'm not sure if it works or if it is safe to use and can I still get parts for those? I also think I would like to replace the Norcold fridge with a propane one if possible too.  I plan on having a rebuilt 2.0 liter engine with weber carbs and a new transmission put in it too since I plan on hauling a motorcycle behind it.  Any suggestions before I venture out on this journey?

Answer
Hi Chris,

As for the canvas, you can check out this site:

http://www.plfvw.com/home/default.asp


Question regarding the heat:  Are you talking about a space heater while you sleep?  Or is this simply heat for during normal driving?

Thanks,

Ron