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• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:42:32 -0600
  I have seen that kit, I have wonderd about removing the booster heater and replacing it with another onboard propane tank buy just wondering...
• Is propane more dense in cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:39:47 -0800
  Hello propane professors- Here is a question for you: is propane more dense in cold weather than warm? Dense enough at 40 degrees F...
• Keep me from blowing myself up!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 8 Nov 96 11:49:45 EST
  Hey all, OK, here's the situation: '81 Westy, leaky propane knob on tank. This is the knob on the tank that you use...
• refrigerator propane mode ??
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 22:00:18 -0500
  ---------------------- The refrigerator in my 86 westy works great in all modes, cools well, does often blow out in propane mode if I am traveling...
• Spiders!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:16:26 -0400
  ...they are attracted by the smell of propane. After they spin webs everywhere, you propane refrigerator may not work! That is why I am...
• Re: Alternate locations for Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 23:20:59 EST
  ...Any thoughts? Thanks, Chris >> Many campers in Europe keep their propane inside in a sealed compartment. They use a small BBQ style tank, and...
• Re: difference between loaf and vanagon propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:13:36 -0700
  Longer trips? I can go for over two weeks in the bush without running out of propane! How long are you planning to "drop...
• propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:48:23 -0500
  Had my propane tank (1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile) filled this morning. An hour later I noticed a propane odor around the beast. A...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 21:44:37 -0700
  How would you ignite the propane? It needs a spark plug doesn't it? My Syncro used to have natural gas and gasoline when...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:51:31 -0500
  ...But, I would assume the assembly would only work up to the point that the pressure in the two containers was equalized, leaving propane...
• Re: Gauge for Propane Tank?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:47:06 -0500
  ...It would > also be nice to add a gauge to know the propane level. Is anyone aware of > a gauge that works with this...
• westy propane
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 10:08:26 -0500
  Hi Volks, I went the propane station to replenish the propane in my 87. It was empty and he was only able to get...
• propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Thu, 10 May 2007 09:45:32 -0800
  ...A lady was lucky to escape a propane explosion in her Westie. It is a good reminder to check the propane lines for leaks...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 19:34:46 -0600
  ...Propane > This will be my first time using the Westy propane operated stuff. > Well I don't know about you folks...... but I'm...
• How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 14:11:23 -0400
  ...How much propane in the tank? With all this talk of how long a Westy fridge will run on propane, I was wondering if...
• No propane at my stove??
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:52:59 -0700
  So last summer all was well with my stock 77 Westy factory propane tank/stove setup. This year I went out to give it...
• Re: Leaking Propane Regulator??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 15:36:36 -0800
  It sure sounds like you have a leak at your propane regulator. FIRST, keep the main valve off to prevent an explosion or fire...
• Re: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:56:08 -0400
  ...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: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:15:08 -0700
  Most boats that do use propane...and they are few because their hull shape makes Propane dangerous on board...most boats have the propane...
• Copy of: leaking propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 13:34:34 -0400
  ...leaking propane tank fill valve I tried to fill an 84 propane tank and the "thumb screw" valve could not be closed enough to...
• Propane Scare.
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Tue, 5 May 1998 06:23:40 -0700
  ...After about an hour I decided to run the fridge on propane. I stumbled outside and kneeled down by the propane valve, turned it...
• Re: filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:27:44 -0500
  ...filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia ::: :::I presume you mean Westy tanks as opposed to portable containers. ::: :::I usually go to Fairfax Propane on...
• best propane heater & location in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Sathrum
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 19:22:05 -0700
  What is the best propane heater & location for a Westy? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com
• Propane Filling
  Historical mailing list - Tricia Timmermans
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 22:33:16 -0700
  Thanks to all who gave first-class advice re filling the Westfalia propane tank in Victoria, BC. Much appreciated. Tricia ______________ www.photo-j.com...
• wanted : vanagon westy LP / propane tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 15:50:22 EDT
  subj sez it all.. im looking to mount a propane tank from a vanagon westy on my passenger van ...anyone got one? chris
• Toronto Propane Tank Service
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 24 May 2004 19:21:50 -0400
  I need to replace the fill valve on my propane tank. Anyone know of a good place near Toronto to have this done? Thanks...
• spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Justin & Gia
  Mon, 14 May 2007 14:46:21 -0700
  check the archives with minimal results soooo............. has anyone used bed liner on their propane tanks? any issues? better than paint? thanks justin
• Propane near Hagen Stone Park
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:23:25 -0400
  Headed to Everybus tomorrow, anyone of the oldtimers know where i can get my propane tank filled (old style manual valve)? Thanks, Dave Milo
• Re: Gauging propane level
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:27:46 EST
  ...On the topic of propane level gauges, has anyone tried one of these? _http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm/Outdoor-and-RV...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:27:39 -0400
  ...More propane capacity needed > > When I had my propane filler valve replaced I got the shop to rig what they > called a "cheater hose...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:13:29 -0800
  ...It's also possible for some propane to escape via the vent on the regulator. If this only happens when you turn the propane...
• Re: Propex and outside temperature
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:52:13 -0500
  ...Mike Richard A Jones wrote: >> How low can the outside temperature go (outside westy propane tank) and >> a propex furnace, at or near sea...
• Re: Westy Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 20:45:12
  Last week, someone on one of the lists was trying to find a used Westfalia propane tank. Not having one, I deleted the message...
• Re: Checking Propane level
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:31:37 EDT
  ...Folks, Any way to check the propane level? Any kind of meter or indicator for the propane tank? >> Both JC Whitney and (many) camping...
• Re: painting propane tank and mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 14:23:06 +0000
  ...painting propane tank and mudflap >>>I just received a new propane tank from the Bus Depot. Yeah! Now I >>>wonder if there is a...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:43:34 -0400
  ...The propane delivery is regulated and limited in both pressure and volume. The fridge combustion chamber is sealed. As long as the fridge is...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:24:01 -0400
  Alfred, Propane is governed by the Provincially in Canada not Federally. Each Province has its own rules. You need to contact your Provincial Propane...
• Re: Alternate locations for Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 17:10:28 -0800
  ...Alternate locations for Propane Tank > Other than under the sliding door has anyone figured out a > good alternate location for their propane tank? I...
• Re: 12V fridge necessary?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:02:09 -0700
  ...Tom > > On many fridges the propane will blow out if you drive with the van on > propane. It doesn't do any harm - no...
• Re: Propane tank endurance
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 18:54:57 -0800
  ...and sometimes BBQ outside and don't use propane.... fridge going 24 hours a day.... (not driving and running fridge on 12 v) and...
• Re: The propane filling question tested...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 12:01:21 -0600
  ...With the valve open on the overfill you change litte except to add propane to the air. You can actually do some expansion vs...
• Re: Propane Tanks, Carver P4 Propane Heater, and Auxiliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 18:23:20 -0700
  ...Propane Tanks, Carver P4 Propane Heater, and Auxiliary battery > Hello everyone, > I hope everyone is having a great weekend. > > I have two questions. > First...
• Refill Propane Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 21:25:56 -0500
  ...just please keep in mind of them in a HOT car on a HOT day Refill Propane Cylinders in One Minute or Less! Solid...
• propane consumption rates ('84)?
  Historical mailing list - John Lehman
  Sun, 02 Jun 1996 10:01:07 -1000
  I am trying to estimate propane burn rates for our "new" '84 Westy. It has the type 113.1 stove (or "range counter unit...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:51:57 -0700
  ...20brochFINALMay07.pdf re-certification checklist http://www.mdcbc.com/pdf/BCSA-PropaneReCertChecklist%20May07.pdf more PR, but I think this is what catches us...
• Re: propane gauge?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 19:46:04 PST
  ...That is why they weigh your propane tank for your outdoor gas grills as the fill it. On Tue, 29 Apr 1997 07:14...
• Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:05:31 -0500
  I heard of some folks using a propane-type refrigerant in their A/C systems. I heard it taxes the compressor less and cools...
• Re: Hanging a propane tank ~ for sans tank vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 19:58:10 -0800
  *http://tinyurl.com/5wua6 For propane tank at G0 Westy... Also available at busdepot.com * On 1/2/06, Phil Murphy <phil.murphy@shaw...
• Re: Vanagon fridge
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:31:51 -0400
  Once you unhook the fridge propane line, you need to cap the line. The appropriate brass fitting should be at Home Depot in the...
• Propane cooler
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:44:44 -0700
  Allo Has anyone used a propane cooler before and if yes, would you have recommendations on the best products? Thanks Alain Westfalia 1986 Sent...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:18:20 +0200
  ...Propane fired airconditioning > Subsequent thread comments centered on replacing the > refrigerant with > propane. If I understand John's original post, he > isn't seeking...
• Re: Propane Refill Ontario
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:47:30 -0400
  Andrew, you will need to go to a Propane dealer that has the ability to fill mounted tanks. Be aware that a lot of...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:28:24 -0700
  ...New tanks are often shipped with > compressed air in them, so you can't push much propane in before the > pressure gets too great...
• Questions on propane valve leading from tank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 22:32:49 -0700
  I have a Hydroflame propane furnace installed in my vanagon. Tonight when I walked by the vehicle I noticed the furnace was on and...
• Re: Propane Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:43:37 -0700
  Ralph, I always take my Westy for propane to the kind of U-Haul Rental outlet which has the repair shop. Avoid the kind...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:29:20 -0800
  if you have a propane heater that you wish to use during the night remember that propane heaters produce lots of water as a...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Nov 2010 - Special issue (#2010-1031)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:52:52 -0700
  > One thing I worry about with > propane heater tapped to westy tank, is freezing of external gas > lines, just downstream of reg. Two things...
• Re: Propane: N. Am to Euro adaptors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:33:04 -0400
  ...When my beast was in Edzell, Scotland, they used to get propane from a taxi company in Arbroath that used LP for their vehicles...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:12:48 -0700
  ...Propane Tank question > > I think people are making too much out of purging a > tank.� When it runs out > of propane as they often...
• propane leak question
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 14:58:35 -0800
  ...The PO told me that the propane system had never been used, and I didn't really have time to check it out. Everything...