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• Re: A/C -R12--R134a -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:17:22 -0800
  ...but propane? But on the other hand.. if I remember the 2nd law of thermodynamics class in physic, propane would work but if the...
• Dometic 1982A Running long
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Sun, 16 May 1999 18:55:09 -0700
  ...What setting should you use while in route 12 volt or gas? Can anybody give me a rough estimate how long the propane will...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:01:20 -0800
  ...All of the propane conversions I've seen have their tanks outside. Propane taxis have them under the trunk, propane pickups have them in...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:45:14 -0700
  ----Original Message Follows---- So where is propane cheap? Canada. _________________________________________________________________ Instant message with integrated webcam using MSN Messenger 6.0. Try it now FREE! http...
• Propane
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 20:38:39 -0400
  ...Is it better to have the propane tank full or empty or it does not matter at all.? Germain
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:21:36 -0400
  ...BZ-I feel like Mittens, so many facts so few remembered correctly-LOL-no flames please, propane involved! On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:48:02 -0700
  ...for about 50 minutes. >> they even tested their own filling equipment by putting some propane in >> another tank. >> I mean we did *everything* we...
• Re: Propane situation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:59:25 -0600
  On 10/7/04 3:21 PM, "Vince Jahn" <vjahn4533@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I just purchased an 85 Westy and with the main propane...
• propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - peter hargreave
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 01:28:02 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>Other then of course using a lighter how does one go about telling if they have a propane...
• Re: Propane Tanks---
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:36:01 -0700
  "I want to add propane heat to my van sometime after the first of the year - at least before I try to make it...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:29:17 -0700
  ...It won't take any propane..You must need a new tank" and then he vents all the propane from his filler hose into...
• Rusty propane tank.& 82 engine & tranny FS
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 18:16:14 +0000
  I just took the propane tank off my 82 Parts Westy. It was rather rusty so I drained all the propane out. Before I...
• Re: Fumes? from fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:25:08 -0500
  ...It's > not propane. It smells hot, like burned gases? Anybody experience this > while running the fridge on propane? Is your window open? When...
• Re: [Syncro] What is the capacity in grams of the stock propanetank?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 16:40:15 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] What is the capacity in grams of the stock propane tank? >To: pokey@vanagon.org >Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM, syncro@yahoogroups...
• Propane pressure facts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:54:47 -0500
  There has been a lot of talk about the use of propane heaters these past few days so I though I would clear the...
• Re: measuring propane level in a tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2005 23:25:34 -0400
  Unfortunately, the fridge does not draw enough propane to get the get the cooling effect. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:40:19 -0700
  "The other issue with the propane appliances is that sometimes the flames gets sucked out and then you are running without cooling and don...
• Re: Propex and outside temperature
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:13:32 -0500
  ...Mike Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Mike, > > I can verify that a propane furnace will not operate at temps below -40. > (Fahrenheit and Celsius meet...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:22:50 -0700
  ...Notice when you fill that propane vents to the air. Now, regulations vary from state to state, or province to province, so check before...
• Re: Propane tank gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 14:04:30 -0800 (PST)
  Ron Lussier writes: > > Has anyone installed a gauge that will tell you the fill level of the > propane tank? I'd really like some...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:09:06 -0700
  ...I have wondered about the safety of having propane flowing through the vehicle while driving, in the event of a serious collision. At least...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:43:22 -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: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:31:03 -0700
  ...Propane Tank Regulations > Look here: > < > > http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/downloads/PROPANE%20TANK%20OPD%20EXEMPTION.pdf > > >
• Propane Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 04:53:32 -0700
  I am having my Westy painted starting next week and will be removing the propane tank. Painter will not bake the van as hot...
• Paging Rober Keezer withThermotron Remotron Propane heater question.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 04:27:38 -0700
  Hi, I'm back on the list for a bit, trying to solve a parts issue for a propane heater in my boat. The...
• Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Chavis Three-Sticks
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:30:36 -0600
  Hello all, In attempting to fill the propane tank Saturday I was told that the valve is �struck� and would not allow any propane...
• Propane Tank wanted
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:24:37 -0400
  Westfalia propane tank wanted. Hershey, my '84 Westy, needs one. He's located in Atlanta, GA, and so am I. -- Chris S. "No solution...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 27 May 1998 11:01:21 -0700
  Why does it sound like so many of you don't use your propane fridge unless you are stopped? I mostly run mine continuously...
• Propane tank endurance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:33:31 -0800
  I have used the propane tank for a good few days of camping (family of 4) without running out. I then go and fill...
• Re: propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:32:50 -0400
  <snip> how does one go about telling if they have a propane leak <snip> Soapy water. Or, I suppose you could take the kid...
• Installing a propane heater in a Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:13:21 -0700
  Has anyone ever installed a propane heater in a weekender? I've got an 85 Wolfsburg and my SO would love to have central...
• Re: Egg on face
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:22:57 -0300
  Oh! Oh! Lubing anything with a petroleum product where propane is concerned is a no no. Unfortunately, I cannot recall what my welding course...
• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:02:54 -0500
  Pardon my ignorance about propane--all I've ever done with it is plumb a westy and Wave II heater---but if you can...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:02:08 -0400
  > It seems like propane tanks are widely available in the US. > Everyone from a grocery store to a gas station has them. > Has anyone...
• Re: Propane Gas Still On?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:14:39 -0400
  ...There is enough pressurized propane in the lines between the tank valve (under the van) and the stove knob to act as a small...
• Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:33:07 -0700
  It seems obvious to me that it is "user error" and the user being the "Manson" guy at your propane distributor. In that kind...
• Re: measuring pressure inside of a propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:33:16 -0500
  ...2001, Matthew Pollard wrote: >This is for an ideal gas though.... Propane is NOT ideal, esp at high >pressures. We'll need the van...
• Re: how do I fill the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:33:22 -0600
  Take it to a local propane dispenser. I have one close by that services many campers. I use mine for 2 years and they...
• Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:52:29 -0400
  Well I found propane at a local RV center..... and it was only 2$USD / 3$CAN for the fill-up. Wow! Anyways, I...
• Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:58:12 -0500
  On Wed, 19 Nov 2003, Tim Demarest wrote: > Has anyone got suggestions for getting stuck propane fitting loose? Not to insult your intelligence, but...
• Re: refrigerator renovation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:35:24 -0400
  ...At that time, it would > start up on propane, but would not stay lit all the time. Now I can't get > it started...
• Re: Free 87'Westy Propan Tank!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:25:51 -0500
  Generally, you can ship a propane container if it has been purged of propane and filled with an inert gas (usually nitrogen). You'll...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 25 May 2002 14:11:31 -0400
  ...Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hey Chris, > >Do you have...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 15 May 2005 19:16:22 -0700
  ...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: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:02:44 -0700
  I should probably wait till Friday to keep posting on propane...but here's an interesting "Take" on how these Over-fill Prevention Devices...
• Rust Inside Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 20:48:53 +0000
  ...I have gotten opposite opinions from the propane and RV dealers. The propane shop says if there is any rust inside the tank, discard...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 20:19:08 -0300
  ...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: testing Westy prop tank w/o propane?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:48:21 -0400
  Bring it to a propane place and let them test it. If there is any liquid in there adding compressed air cam make the...
• Re: Freezing Propane?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 28 May 1996 22:26:55 CST6CDT
  ...you *could* have water in your propane tank which can be flushed out with a methanol rinse from a propane service company but this...
• new propane tank - question
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:33:35 -0500
  I finally decided to spend the money on a new propane tank on my '85 Subaru-Westy. When I bought the Westy (not running...
• More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:23:31 -0600
  ...The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really designed for this additional load, so on camping trips longer than...
• propane heater solutions?
  Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:46:43 -0800
  Is there a list of propane heater solutions in the archive? Anybody wants to share their experience with those? Old topic? The winter is...
• Re: 2nd propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:45:48 -0600
  ...http://hometown.aol.com/realsf/howtopage2.html for a description of my second propane tank installation. Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr...
• Re: Propane or here we go again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 18:05:44 -0500
  ...For propane alone, you might try Flying J on I-71 North in Sunbury. Suburban supplies their propane and Roy notes that he's...
• Re: re. MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 21:06:10 -0500
  If you think you horse power has left town on Gasoline you don't know what slow is until you go backwards to propane...
• Re: RoadHaus - Propane tanks still wont fill
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:18:31 -0800
  I don't if you have yet read my previous reply to your first propane tank query. The filling procedure you described seems correct...
• Re: mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:10:39 -0500
  U-haul has become my propane filler of choice. Among other things (like competence in filling my westy tank) they were very patient and...
• re propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 04:31:38 -0500
  I just finished my propane system so maybe I can give my thoughts. I have modified my hookup so that I can use my...
• propane on/off valve source
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:39:11 -0700
  ...Maybe somebody has the answer floating around in their head? I still get propane smell inside vehicle, even with t he main valve off...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:10:56 -0400
  ...capacity of propane tank >Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:57:18 -0700 > >The site say 3 gallons > > > > >At 4/23/2007 07:20...