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• Re: Propane guage on 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 23:01:36 -0700
  ...Is there some way to tell how much >you have or do you just stop at a propane station every so often >and have...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:47:45 -0700
  ...Stuck Propane Filler Valve BTDT, not on my rig but on another Westy I was traveling with at the time. It took a replacement...
• Re: [WetWesties] Pain in the Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:18:13 -0700
  RE: Propane BTW, who filled your tank and left you with a problem? I want to avoid them. I've never had a problem...
• Re: MrHeater Solution???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:08:19 -0700
  I wonder if there's an easy way to hook it > up to the Westy's propane supply. Sure... put a T in the...
• Re: Propane tank conversion..
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:54:58 -0700
  Manchester Tank made the original propane tanks used on Westy VW campers. They still make them when they have enough orders and they are...
• shortest propane tee available
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 20:43:46 -0400
  I am interested in getting a propane tee to allow using a second chance adapter, power an external grill off the vanagon tank, etc...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 16:35:58 -0400
  ...The RV Acme filling valve is the same one used on stationary propane tanks for heating; any propane truck on the road should be...
• Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 20:31:21 -0400
  ...looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the > disposable propane bottles for heater and camping stove use. �I...
• Re: propane tank label--dange...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 13:35:37 -0500
  >Under Florida Law, the label must be firmly affixed to the tank or the >propane dealer will not fill the tank. Some of the...
• Re: Propane, Delta Six, Euro American, and Manchester Tank
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:58:24 -0500
  ...com > When I was looking for a replacment for my leaking > propane tank, I talked to Manchester Tank (the > manufacturer), and they directed me...
• Re: propane smell outside van
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 18:10:11 -0400
  At 02:02 PM 6/29/2002, Paul Gilland wrote: >I've noticed a slight propane smell outside my 83 westie - no smell >inside...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:05:39 -0700
  ...You can use the Extend a Stay to use an external propane jug, but plan on re-plumbing your stove and fridge. The tee...
• Re: Propane Tank Recertification
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 08:28:27 -0800
  ...So if you DONT open the bleed valve on an "empty" tank, how much liquid propane will flow into the tank from the source...
• Re: Propane Fillup?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 14:46:37 -0600
  ...Wondering about two > other questions: > 1) Is there any way to tell when I'm running low on propane before I run > out? > 2...
• Re: Propane Problems! Proxy heater warning!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 23:11:09 UT
  ...Propane is stored as a liquid under high pressure (~150 psig but varies greatly with temperature) and vaporizes as propane vapor (gas) is drawn...
• Can't shut off propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Mon, 17 May 1999 17:44:56 +0200
  Hi, While cleaning up the propane system of the fridge this weekend I discovered that I can't shut off the propane at the...
• Re: propane question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 02:24:51 -0400
  At 13:59 4/28/2000, Davidson wrote: >Bob, >I imagine you could splice a T into the copper propane lines that would >allow...
• Re: Propane Heresy - Can you retrofit Westy for alternate use of Coleman fuel?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 May 2002 23:28:46 -0400
  At 11:11 PM 5/8/2002, Chris Earl wrote: >It's very inconvenient where we live to refuel my '87 Westfalia's propane...
• Re: propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 10:51:16 -0700
  ...propane heaters > I was just scoping out the Coleman portable propane catalytic heater > designed for indoor use. Do any of you have this? Strong...
• Re: Esurance blacklist for VW Westfalia campers!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:59:03 EDT
  My guess is the presence of propane is the issue. Could that be? I dunno. I do know that to the best of my...
• Re: westy propane in europe
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:33:22 -0500
  Art I build allot of propane engines for the Zamboni ice resurfaces here in the states. Its my understanding that in Europe propane as...
• propane tankage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Jan 96 09:23:27 mdt
  ...What I finally did was to get some extra propane bottles. I already had a bottle that came with my propane grill (a standard...
• Dometic refrigerator cooling mystery, '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 14:42:23 -0700
  ...We set it up to run on propane outside the van using a barbecue propane tank and new regulator at measured output (using a...
• Re: propane filling problem
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:14:05 -0400
  ...propane filling problem Hi everyone, We just bought our second Westy (87), but are having a problem filling the propane tank. After filling it...
• propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - mesick
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:24:28 -0500
  ...after going to several propane dealers, r/v shops and hardware stores ... lots of headshaking .. and try over at ... the results still no valve...
• Fridge stuck on AC ??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 18:35:24 -0300
  ...I tried pushing the Propane button and I tried pushing BOTH the DC and Propane buttons at the same time, but still the AC...
• Re: propane smell outside van
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:31:19 -0700
  ...propane smell outside van > I've noticed a slight propane smell outside my 83 westie - no smell > inside. Generally speaking what is the first...
• Looking for propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 28 May 1999 17:42:54 -0500
  I'm looking for a filler valve that will work with an original propane tank from a '87 Westy. Thanks. ** Please remove NOSPAM from...
• where do I get propane fill valve?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 12:54:04 EDT
  Can anyone tell me where I can buy a replacement for my leaking propane tank fill valve on my '89 Westy? I've seen...
• Re: propane tank questions, a cheap solution?
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:43:03 -0700
  ...the propane tanks would be no problem to get filled (mines part of an exchange program...anyone know if they got Blue Rhino in...
• Re: Checking Propane level
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 12:44:54 +0200
  ...Anyway, before I'd take the trouble of boiling water (that is, of wasting propane) just to find out how much propane is left...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:35:46 -0800
  ...Much cheaper propane that way. Anyone remember that? mike From: Cary Chiang <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM> Reply-To: Cary Chiang <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM> Date: Thu...
• Propane heaters -- be careful!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 16:09:24 -0400
  ...Remember, there is really no such thing as an unvented propane heater that's safe to use in an enclosed space. If you *must...
• Re: Propane Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2005 07:56:32 -0500
  ...But at a constant temperature, > the pressure in the tank will be the same, > regardless of how much liquid propane there is > in the...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:23:32 -0500
  ...advice on new propane tank > > When I took my newly installed GoWesty tank to the local RV place to get it > filled, I asked...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:00:55 -0600
  ...But the reason propane jockeys don't know to do that is the typical (99.9% of tanks) bleeder valve needs to be open...
• Re: dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:58:01 -0400
  ...The only difference between ac, dc and propane settings is how the heat is delivered to the fridge pipes. If you pulled your fridge...
• Re: fridge lighting
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:03:25 -0700
  You do not need any electrical connections for the fridge to operate on propane. There is a 12 volt fan on the back that...
• propane leak
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 20:09:37 -0700
  ...propane leak Hey Folks, I think there's a slow leak in the propane system of my '86 Westfalia. I've called around to...
• Re: Propane Scare
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 5 May 1998 12:10:33 -0500
  One thing to watch out for with propane is that it's heavier than air and "pools" at low places. For outside leaks that...
• Propane probs of my own
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 23 May 2001 12:54:18 -0700
  Here is the situation When the tank is filled, it pukes the token amount of propane out onto the ground. Then after some actual...
• interconnecting two propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 07:52:04 -0600
  I have the idea of a second propane tank, and interconnecting the low-pressure lines (after the regulators.) Then, I could run one tank...
• propane tank part
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 21:01:01 EDT
  i deleted the mail about how to fix the propane tank that will not take any more gas. there is a green reset button...
• propane filling problem
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 20:30:36 -0700
  Hi everyone, We just bought our second Westy (87), but are having a problem filling the propane tank. After filling it to 1.5...
• Re: Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:25:33 -0400
  ...Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size Doing some Propex/Espar math. Anyone know what the KG rating for the Westy propane tank size is? Roughly...
• Dometic refrigerator fail
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:30:22 -0500
  ...The propane mode works fine, cools well. I usually precool the refrigerator at home on A.C. before putting food in and switching to...
• Please, Please, suspected refrigerator propane leak, help please.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:36:14 -0800
  Hello, I am seeking advice regarding my 91 syncro propane leak. I have had a very very small propane leak for the last year...
• Re: How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:47:26 -0700
  ...The rest is vapor > space, where the liquid propane turns into gas, the form that the appliances > use. Overfilling can allow liquid propane to...
• New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Fri, 5 May 2006 17:43:31 -0500
  ...I bought a new propane tank from Bus Depot and regulator to replace my old rusty one. It arrived, and I began the process...
• testing westy prop tank w/o propane?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:28:59 -0400
  I have a propane leak at some point in my 85 westy. Is there a way to fill with just compressed air to look...
• Propane Tank/Dometic Fridge/Stove Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 23:03:13 -0600
  Hi, I've recently scanned the manuals that pertain to the '89 Westy propane system - tank, regulator, fill valve, stove, refrigerator. Where should I...
• Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Tue, 26 May 1998 18:32:17 -0500
  I recently purchased a 1987 Westfalia camper but it didn't come with any documentation on how to fill the propane tank. The filler...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 14:52:52 -0500
  Peter - Removed my O2 sensor last summer to replace it and used a propane torch to heat the bugger up and had no trouble...
• Re: shipping a used propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:27:48 -0700
  > Maybe, but can they ship a *used* propane tank (with it's pressurized, > flammable contents)? Remove the fill valve or the shut-off valve...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:25:21 -0700
  ...Need New Propane Shut-off Valve > > Well, the local propane service guy that was going to do the work for me > can't locate...
• Re: Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 22:03:09 -0500
  ...A propane torch would probably classify as that "moving alot of propane REALLY fast" situation that would cause it's own cooling. -Craig '85GL...
• Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 17:38:37 -0400
  And the more the propane costs, at least at vendors here. Minimum fill charge, $12.50, though the price per gallon (why is a...
• Propane Tanks, Carver P4 Propane Heater, and Auxiliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Doug Hornberger
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 20:44:57 EDT
  ...First question, does anyone have an extra propane tank and mounting hardware in good shape for a 1991 Westfalia Vanagon they would be willing...
• Re: Westy Propane tank...can it be fit to a non-Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 19:19:10 -0700
  ...We converted an 87 GL to a westy, including the propane tank system a couple of years ago, and it's a pretty easy...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 15 May 2005 20:32:52 -0600
  ...had propane in it. >> >> We hooked the hose up, turn the pump on. opened the overfill/check >> valve, >> liquid propane imed. came out. >> >> Does...