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• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 15:14:54 -0700
  ...Mark Robert Keezer wrote: > > Westy-owners, How much propane does the stock Vanagon Westfalia propane tank > hold ? What is the 80% fill capacity? > > Robert...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:57:18 -0700
  ...Propane lines Hello vanagon community, Awhile back I took off the old rusted propane tank and in the process of doing so, broke the...
• Re: 82 Westy middle seat install - propane bolts welded in??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:36:32 -0500
  ...Pictures to send? Propane tank near the slider? Welded bolts? Short track/long track? Are you sure it's a vanagon? : ) This all seems...
• Pain in the Propane
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:00:26 -0700
  ...OK, now that my fridge works on propane, I probably left it on 'max' for too long. I ran out of propane for the...
• Re: Propane tank conversion..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:16:51 -0700
  ...to the wholesaler.) <http://www.nfpa.org/Research/NFPAFactSheets/ Propane_cylinder_Overfilling_P/propane_cylinder_overfilling_p.asp> Last bullet: # The 2001 edition of...
• Re: 87 syncro westfakia conversion PROPANE questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:29:34 -0700
  I went to a local propane supplier and got them to make up a 3 foot hose for me that will screw into a...
• Re: WTB<76> propane tank
  Historical mailing list
  20 Dec 96 07:02:37 PST
  ...The mounting bolts for the propane unit have siblings on the passenger side. If you need additional propane, there is a place to mount...
• West LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:47:59 -0800
  I'm looking at adding a propane injection system to one of my customer's Tdi conversion. The manufacturer of the kit says it...
• Re: filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:02:36 -0500
  ...I usually go to Fairfax Propane on Lee Highway in Fairfax. Quite the curmudgeon there, but I tolerate him. On Nov 19, 2007, at...
• Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:31:07 -0600
  The filler valve on my propane tank needs to be replaced. Does anyone know of a good source. Thanks. -- John '87 Westy
• wanted: vanagon westy LP propane tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 04:00:36 EDT
  im looking for a good used propane tank for a vanagon westy.. please p-mil me w/ leads... thanks, chris
• difference between loaf and vanagon propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:01:11 -0700
  is there any difference? bill (wondering if getting a loaf tank would satisfy the propane need on longer trips)
• Re: gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:27:10 -0800
  RE: Propane Tank Capacity I've filled to three gallons on the propane tank on several occasions, as high a 3.3 gallons.....
• Re: So let's talk about carrying green 1 LB Coleman cylinders
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 3 May 2012 15:32:56 -0700
  ...Also try your state’s Propane Gas Association for a list of association web sites, or use the Propane Education & Research Council’s “Find...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 23:13:03 -0400
  ...I've been in search of a way to connect the > disposable propane bottles to the westy tank for a long time. my westy...
• Propane tank concern
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:25:58 -0400
  ...When I turned on the propane tank I heard a small air sound and smelled propane. I turned the valve all the way to...
• Re: What's that? - a single woman's view/Plus a single man's
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:27:31 -0700
  at least you are still here to relate the story !~ Not that I think propane is so hazardous , but I can just imagine a...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:46:38 -0400
  Whoops ! Forgot the link! http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan/dp/B00H2L7LWA?SubscriptionId=AKIAIQWHH4HRPK7LRQTQ&tag=c99-bt-20&linkCode=xm2&camp...
• Re: Westie Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  19 Dec 1995 20:34:08 U
  Reply to:RE>>Westie Propane Gauge? David, Maybe I don't understand something about propane. I'm pretty sure the gauge you're talking...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:58:30 -0400
  ...Mark Robert Keezer wrote: > > Westy-owners, How much propane does the stock Vanagon Westfalia propane tank > hold ? What is the 80% fill capacity? > > Robert...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:13:18 -0600
  Hi! You have a busted diaphragm in your regulator and the propane is leaking out the little vent hole on the top side. They...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:01:07 -0800
  ...block installed near the tank. > > http://www.flameking.com/?OVRAW=propane%20gauges&OVKEY=propane%20gauge&OVMTC=standard > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top...
• Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:35:02 -0700
  ...Someone filled mine to 3.3 once and there was no problem, Overfilling presents a risk of liquid, not vapor, propane entering your gas...
• Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:32:57 -0700
  ...87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity > All you wanted to know about propane--and more: > > http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/PropaneFacts.html > > Nominal capacity of...
• unclas Propane tank fill valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:16:05 -0400
  ...I then went out to my local (Fairfax VA) propane filler. He put a small amount of propane in but it too vented. He...
• Re: Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:18:32 -0600
  ...Any competent propane person should know that when the propane bleed valve stars sputtering liquid propane, then the tank is 80% full. With a...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 21:24:48 -0700
  Oh but wait -- it was a ranger who told me that there was such a thing as a propane smoker, and this was during...
• Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 18:58:08 -0700
  Tobin, I have the van on Propane. It is dual fuel, so gas or propane. In alberta, propane is $0.32 per liter at...
• Propane Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 22:09:50 -0600
  Does anyone have or know of a fill gauge for the propane tank? I seem to always worry about the level in the tank...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:16:55 -0400
  >> Do westies have propane heaters ? << You can DIY. Many owners have done installs: http://westyventures.com/propex.html Geo/ATL
• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:39:41 -0700
  ...They do have a conversion to run Propane > in this stove. I still have the stove in the 85 Westy. Propane is > fine and...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 22:08:20 -0400
  On Tue, 8 Jul 2003, Eric and Marica wrote: > I am looking into some way I can bring a 20lb propane tank and patch...
• Re: Westy ('84) propane leaks!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 08:46:19 CST6CDT
  ...I just had the propane tank filled and after checking for leaks woth > soapy water I found that gas was leaking from the center...
• Re: Doubling Propane Capacity for >$100
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:42:31 -0800
  ...And is this tank the same size as the stock Westy tank or is it smaller and still holds the same amount of propane...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 10:48:54 -0400
  At 21:44 8/22/99 -0700, David Marshall wrote: >How would you ignite the propane? It needs a spark plug doesn't it...
• propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sun, 15 May 2005 18:23:42 -0400
  ...had propane in it. We hooked the hose up, turn the pump on. opened the overfill/check valve, liquid propane imed. came out. Does...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:50:09 -0400
  ...I can image the propane technician saying you wanna what??? No such thing as a POD but I do have a whole box of...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:48:19 -0400
  So where is propane cheap? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Robert Keezer Sent: Sunday, September...
• Re: WTB Vanagon Westfalia Propane Tank or just fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 21:54:35 -0700
  ...http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/lp-gas/propane-refill-adapter.htm for fill valve and shutoff ("service") valves. This from a simple search for...
• Re: filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:16:08 -0500
  Oh the guy at Fairfax Propane knows how to do it. He just hates getting down on the ground to do the hookup and...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:52:34 +0000
  ...of propane from a small 1 lb. canister shaking the tank as I expelled the propane, added another 4 oz. and the  tank works...
• Re: propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:31:21 -0700
  Original post in September about a propane jockey not tightening the bleed valve shut on the propane tank, the resulting leak detected 15 minutes...
• 1 lb propane bottles
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:23:59 -0600
  ...Suggest you look for a "real" propane dealer to get the parts and service you need. RV and boating stores are sometimes OK but...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:00:01 -0400
  I always have 2-1 lb canisters onboard our Westy for our small propane grille we use outside the camper. I could use any...
• propane leak?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 17:34:46 -0500 (EST)
  now that ive had my 87 westy for several months now....ive tried putting propane in three times. each time is a different experience...
• Re: Propane Tank in a Van Fire Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:40:12 -0800
  ...but much deadlier! > I'm not even going there, methane vs propane, which is deadlier? :)
• Re: Propane Gauge for Westy - The Final Word? Probably not. hehe.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 08:02:05 -0700
  Don't know about the Eurovan but the late model Westys did not have any kind of propane level indicator. Perhaps you are referring...
• Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:05:10 -0400
  ...Refilling propane Howdy Volks, I am down south in Mexico and am having trouble getting my propane tank refilled. We attach the hose, open...
• Westfalia Propane Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Walter Haefeker
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 09:21:42 -0700
  On my friend's 87 Vanagon Westfalia there is a propane leak coming out of a tiny hole in the box just left of...
• 85 Westy Al Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 23:27:19 -0700
  I have a 85 Westfalia that apparently has an Aluminum propane tank. The propane fixit guy said that Al tanks are illegal and that...
• propane question
  Historical mailing list - MARGIE REYES
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:50:09 -0600
  ...Is there any way to run the stove in a '86 Westy camper other than filling the propane tank? I'm wondering if there...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVEtobe Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 26 May 2002 06:59:46 -0700
  I've got a propane tank for sale. It is commonly refered to as a "belly tank" and would fit under the rear seat...
• Valve on Propane tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Sparky S.
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:41:20 -0400
  Has anyone fixed a leaking shut off valve on a propane tank on a Westy? Mine leaks when you open the valve. Thanks,
• Westy fridge on propane, how effective?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Hixon-KC8ITO
  Fri, 29 May 1998 07:32:36 -0400
  Roy, With my fridge on propane I measured 38 degree temps with the outside temp in the 85 degree range. Thanks, Rich.
• Installing new propane tank mounting studs
  Historical mailing list - Rob Cassam
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 18:47:28 -0500
  I was wondering how to install new mounting bolts for the propane tank (new) They are severely rusted. Thanks Rob 90 Westy
• WANTED: old propane LP tank from vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 2002 12:40:05 EDT
  wanted: old propane LP tank from vanagon westy.. any cond. fine.. prefer complete, but not choosy.. p-mail me.. chris
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...YES!
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Wed, 25 May 2005 09:39:24 -0700
  the fridge, operating on propane, normally runs continuously until you turn it off or the propane runs out. art '82 westy
• WTB Westy propane pipe sealing plate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:29:28 -0500
  Does anyone have the plate assembly that screws to the floor, sealing the hole that the propane lines pass through? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:41:32 -0400
  ...During summer camping its the fridge and stove using the propane. If no > propane fridge then I’ve got a big heavy propane tank...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:12:03 -0800
  Couldn't you heat the propane electrically for start up purposes? What if you want an all propane model... > >On Thu, 13 Feb 2003...