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• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:38:59 -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: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:16:14 -0700
  ...re fill small propane tanks There is also this one. Better shape for my storage needs. https://www.amazon.com/Manchester-Tank-Equip-10054...
• Re: gas to propane
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 21:37:57 -0500
  ...Has anyone >ever converted one of them to propane? The gas furnace only runs ten >minutes for safety reasons. With Propane one could install...
• Re: measuring pressure inside of a propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:50:40 -0800
  My recollection is that propane and butane liquify when they are compressed to whatever their vapor pressures are at a particular temperature. There they...
• propane tank dilemma solved
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:03:41 -0700
  Thanks to all who responded regarding my recent propane snafu. The list has spoken and the answer is: Westy tanks, for that matter all...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:25:13 -0500
  ...of propane from a small 1 lb. canister shaking the tank as I expelled the propane, added another 4 oz. and the tank works...
• propane btu/lb, was Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:01:53 -0800
  ...so, theoretically, with 100% combustion, you could get 21,437 btu/lb of propane. I'm not sure of this calc. Can someone confirm...
• Re: Autofill valves: WAS ====>Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:16:26 -0800
  Ours was fine until last spring when it failed and released a just filled tank of propane at a gas station 190 miles from...
• Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 22:37:30 -0400
  About 3 years ago I was refused propane service at 3 locations in my area. Each operator looked for the propane inspection decal ( a...
• Propane tank and fridge drain plug question
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 17:13:38 -0400
  ...I just lit my fridge on propane for the very first time. It took a while and so I was trying to follow advice...
• Re: Propane Scare.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:06:35 -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: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:33:11 -0500
  ...Guess what -- the instruction to turn the > >propane off while driving, in the camper owner's manual, and on the > >label on the propane...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:28:19 -0800
  ...May European vans had the propane tanks in under the sink and ran flex hose to the stove and fridge. Malcolm --- Jeffrey Vickers <jeff...
• advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 01:32:45 +0000
  ...Empty Propane Tank from Home Depot to use with my Colemanstove.   The 1 pound cylinders are nowclose to 8 dollars a piece.   I was...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:33:13 -0600
  ...They did not ship it full; you cannot ship it back to them with any propane in it. So...did the owner have it...
• Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:53:18 -0400
  So, anybody have any idea how much pressure it takes to open the fill valve to let the propane in? Would that pressure be...
• removal of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 18:48:17 -0700
  I have to remove the propane tank on my 90 Westy to R&R the regulator. Does anyone know how much the tank weighs...
• Re: Propane and beer
  Historical mailing list - Tim Ness
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:24:55 -0500
  For those with too much time on their hands and/or a desire for the ultimate in propane cooled beer: http://www.asciimation.co...
• Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 06:47:48 -0500
  >>... why use propane while the van is moving?...<< Simply put, 12 volt operation doesn't keep my beer cold enough. YMMV. George, Jo & Ollie...
• filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:46:43 -0500
  Does anyone who's in the DC area know where one can get propane tanks filled in northern VA? I've never had to...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Mon, 16 May 2005 11:52:53 -0400
  My last Westy's propane tank became so rusty that stations declined to fill it. So, I purchased fittings & a short hose that allowed...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:10:01 -0400
  ...I found an "Auto-Propane" to "POD" Adapter at a local propane supplier (Superior Propane in Canada) and a 4' POD male to male...
• for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
  Propane Safety <Trailer Life, August 1994> by Rich Johnson Propane, or liquified-petroleum gas (LP-gas), is a "natural" fuel for RVs. Because of...
• Re: Westy Fridge Performance
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 10:05:31 -0400
  >tried making ice on the propane setting yet and maybe that's the problem. I >ran the fridge on propane for the first time...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 06:33:25 EDT
  In a message dated 7/9/2003 3:43:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Propane powered fridge while driving...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 08:06:13 -0700
  ...Are fittings >readily available that would work for this? >Mike C.>> > >Sure, no problem. > >Besides the BBQ propane tank, you'll need to spend...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:44:11 -0400
  ...Even with CO and propane alarms I would be concerned that a blanket or soemthing could get kicked close enough to start a fire...
• Re: Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:56:58 -0700
  ...European gas specs always talk about butane/propane and have some temperature cutoff to deal with this. We just have propane here. We have...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 11:16:12 -0700
  I think I started this thread-I haven't ever had a propane powered fridge in my Bus, so I assumed that you had...
• Re: propane valve -- manual or autostop?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 12:53:58 -0800
  ...above and to the right of it that when opened emits propane to tell you when the tank is full. The Auto-stop valve...
• propane valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:15:51 -0800
  If I recall correctly, someone wrote in maybe about a month ago, perhaps it was a little bit longer about their propane valve leaking...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:50:04 -0400
  Also FWIW ---- Ontario Provincial Parks are now begging campers to take those disposable propane containers home for local disposal --- because it costs $2.50...
• help on gas fridge problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 21:56:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My 182B Dometic runs great on AC, DC, and starts okay on propane. But on propane, it doesn't get very cold. on AC...
• ?Propane Refridgerator Starting
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 09:30:19 -0500
  Vanamaniacs, I'm sure I saw tips on firing the propane refridgerator in a Westy Camper but, I can't find url. So, help...
• Re: Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:25:15 -0500
  ...colorado.edu/VW/PropaneFacts.html > > The stock Westy tank is 3 gal which means it holds 2.5 gal > of propane at the 80...
• Re: Another propane leak!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:30:53 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/propane-tank-regulator. I was able to "massage" the lines without cutting and re-flaring. Stuart -----Original Message----- From...
• Propane or here we go again
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Geho
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 16:31:22 -0500
  Help Listees About an hour ago, I tried to get the propane tank filled at Sabo RV dealers in Columbus, OH. They said "we...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 May 2001 16:12:19 -0500
  I locate my propane leaks with a lit cigarette lighter. Once the leak is located, the color of the resulting flame will indicate the...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:57:34 -0400
  ...Replacing copper propane lines > It is very common to use propane appliances indoors. We had a propane > stove in the home I grew up...
• Re: Dometic RC2000 propane consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 21:03:02 -0400
  ...21" suitable for propane at 11 water inches pressure. It is intended to be connected to a small propane bottle, like the standard 16...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 01:37:39 -0400
  Off the cuff -- I'd take it to any propane place to purge. During purging at some point there will be an explosive mixture...
• Propane strangeness + Advice
  Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 07:43:58 -0700
  He there propane users, 1. The strangness, I turned on the propane and noticed a shhhhh sound from the plastic cover to the left...
• Re: Fridge and Propane Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 06:39:27 -0800
  ...How many pounds of propane does the tank hold? > >2. How long will the fridge last on the propane while running. > > >tia, >kris >-- >http...
• Re: The propane filling question tested...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 22 May 2005 13:19:32 -0400
  ...to flow rate. > >Propane weighs 4.2 pounds to the gallon and about 21,500 btu per pound. > >http://tactical-bus.info/propane/ > >jimt
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:38:50 -0700
  ...I'm sure it varies by state, but usually the regulations allow you to transport propane cylinders within your vehicle in a well ventilated...
• Re: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:42:35 -0800
  ...I use this small propane tank now... https://www.amazon.com/Worthington-281149-1-Gallon-Cylinder-Prevention/dp/B000SKX63U
• propane stove knobs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:25:40 -0500
  ...That is good! She especially likes the knobs on the propane stove. Anybody have a good way to childproof these?? Thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia...
• Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 21:57:34 -0400
  ...Can anyone give me a good source on a replacement regulator for my propane tank? TIA Roger Van Till '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
• Propane valve repair - Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 06:52:11 -0700
  I'm looking for recommendations on a Seattle area place that can fix or replace the non-functional propane tank fill valve on my...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:20:57 -0600
  ...http://www.type2.com/library/camper/fripro.htm David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >How big is the propane tank? > > > >Just bought a westy, upgrade from a weekender...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0700
  Eric wrote: >I am looking into some way I can bring a 20lb propane tank and patch it >into the system to either refill...
• Re: wanted: propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 23:03:38 -0400
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- > I went to have my propane tank filled today on my '89 westy...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:02:28 -0700
  I googled it - leaky valve on a propane tank being used to run some kind of heater to keep popcorn warm........ --- Mark C <obeechi...
• Re: Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:45:04 -0800
  If you're talking about the auto-stop valve that many of the Westfalia propane tanks have, it's no longer available. Euro-American...
• Greasy residue in Propane fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 16:08:23 EDT
  I recently installed the correct regulator on my propane tank. When reinstalling the brass t-fitting to the regulator outlet I noticed a gob...
• free propane tank regulator cover
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:18:52 -0800
  Free regulator cover for Vanagon propane tank If anyone needs a regulator cover for the stock propane tank I will send this to you...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:05:59 -0700
  ...I don't think any thing relating to the burn chamber has to do with the propane not lighting. Now I wonder if propane...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:14:08 -0700
  ...may > need a "kick start" to start moving and/or combining again. > > > > > > > > > Burping the fridge will not help to get the propane service working...
• Re: More Propane Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:41:33 -0800
  I forgot to add that I ran my 3P12 platcat off of those small 1 pound propane bottles for over a year. 1 bottle...
• Re: Propane Tank in a Van Fire Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 13:07:10 -0600
  ...but much deadlier! > > > > I'm not even going there, methane vs propane, which is deadlier? :) And we veer into dormitory, after the party pranks...