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• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:21:59 -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...
• Propane Injected Diesel Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Gord Plouffe
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:57:45 MST
  I just read an article in the Dec99 "Truck Trends" mag describing the application of propane injection to diesel engines to increase power and...
• Re: How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:06:04 -0800
  ...How much propane in the tank? > > With all this talk of how long a Westy fridge will run on propane, I was > wondering if...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:10:29 -0700
  ...As far as propane consumption goes (I'm not a chemist, nor do I play one on TV so more smarter guys correct me...
• Multi gas detector location
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 23:19:50 +0000
  ...The device detects propane, methane and carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is lighter than air and will rise, propane will do the opposite. Thus, this...
• Re: Propane Tank in a Van Fire Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 13:19:33 EST
  ...is the pressure relief valve on the propane tank, as the tank heated up, venting propane into the fire. you are correct, sir. sounds...
• Converting electric Dometic Fridge to propane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 18:05:18 -0800
  ...Recently, I saw a Dometic portable reefer with the same shape that also ran on propane. It was supplied by Coleman with purchase of...
• Re: '91 Vanagon engine fire
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 23:10:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...So LP propane has to expand to create vapors (and generate heat as well). The characteristics of Propane igniting in an approved propane tank...
• Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 17:23:54 -0800
  Hi all, A couple questions related to repair and modifying the propane tank set up on my '86 Westy. 1. Must you use the...
• That Pesky Dometic Refrigerator...
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 09:58:18 -0700
  I'm still trying to figure out why my 'frig doesn't work on 12VDC or propane at all. Here's the current status...
• Re: Whiff of propane - (Probably NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:14:52 -0700
  The linked article describes the method used to observe leaks in the propane torches: "The units were tested by fitting them to a 0...
• Re: Another propane leak!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 22:59:20 +0000
  ...Get one of these: > http://www.van-cafe.com/propane-tank-regulator. I was able to "massage" > the lines without cutting and re-flaring...
• Help! Fridge won't start on propane...
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Tue, 07 May 96 10:51:00 EDT
  ...I was able to get the fridge to start on propane ONCE (the light came on and it ran fine for a couple of...
• Re: More Propane Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:02:58 -0500
  Mike, a much cheaper solution to the propane tank capacity problem is to carry a spare BBQ tank. When extra capacity is needed, the...
• Re: Fridge topic
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 13 May 2000 10:55:40 -0600
  Hi Marc I used to turn off the propane and run the fridge off the battery while driving when I first got my Westy...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:43:06 +0000
  Pull out the yellow pages (or internet) and locate propane or RV shops in your area.  Pull the bus in and show them.  I...
• Re: Fumes? from fridge
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:04:06 -0500
  I used to get a strange fume smell inside my van when the fridge was running on propane. It is slightly like burned propane...
• Re: [WetWesties] Pain in the Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 23:29:52 -0700
  ...Propane bleeder and gloves I'll second the suggestion for having a glove available when filling the propane tank. But not just any glove...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - steve selin
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:09:27 -0400
  ...Propane powered fridge while driving (?) > > > Well I found propane at a local RV center..... and it was only 2$USD / > 3$CAN for the...
• Strange Propane Fridge Lighting Method
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sat, 16 May 1998 07:57:35 -0700
  This is weird...but it works! I used to have a hard time lighting my propane fridge. I would follow the directions to the...
• Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:30:34 -0700
  ...Mark Mister Tom wrote: > I'm looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the > disposable propane bottles for...
• Re: propane tank issues
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 14:08:26 -0400
  >After talking to Jason Yasment at BBTT this past weekend, he said he looked >into getting his sandblasted, painted, and recertified since theoretically >propane...
• Re: ES-12 Caution
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 23:41:39 EDT
  We had a propane powered forklift at work develop a small leak in the hose that supplied the propane to the pressure regulator at...
• Propane fitting thread compound
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:51:18 -0900
  ...Have a question about assembling of the threaded portion of brass propane fittings. I just purchased a Stay-a-while also known as the...
• Propane in Bend
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:09:44 -0700
  Hey all, Almost ready to hit the road for DoB! Does anyone have a recommend for where to get a propane tank refill in...
• 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:09:56 +0000
  ...What is the capacity of the propane tank on a Vanagon Westy? Thanks. Ric _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail� is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels...
• propane tank
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Sep 1994 19:59:29 EDT
  my latest camper, 75 deluxe, has a stove with propane tank. i have yet to use it or understand how it works. can someone...
• propane smell outside van
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 11:02:50 -0700
  I've noticed a slight propane smell outside my 83 westie - no smell inside. Generally speaking what is the first component to go - the...
• Propane tank valve rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:12:30 -0500
  The reset button on my refill valve for my propane tank is stuck. I have not been able to find rebuild kits anywhere. Has...
• Re: camping accessories?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 07:54:51 -0700
  > #4 Propane lantern. Throws out nice bright light for 20 yards in > every direction. heh. My most important bit of camping equipment is the...
• Has anyone fitted dual propane tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:52:43 +0000
  I was hoping to garner the wisdom of anyone who has sucessfully hooked up two Westy propane tanks on their van. I am particularly...
• Re: Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 27 May 2001 22:43:11 -0600
  ...The propane fuel system does not use the digifant ECU at all (except for spark). So the van does not need the AFM at...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:46:16 -0700
  The one in my van stays on propane always. Don't even know if it works on 12v because it works really well on...
• Propane tank Questions
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 01:04:50 -0700
  I'm refurbishing the propane tank system & I need some help. 1. I got the cylinder pressure tested ...it passed...but the pressure relief...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 16:31:46 -0500
  ...Tried another place (a propane dealer), and the guy working the hose had more experience, and a longer memory... specifically, he knew to de...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:34:23 -0700
  ...propane tank > Speaking of propane tanks, I went to have mine filled on my '85 Westy for > the first time this weekend and the...
• WTB - Propane Setup for '78 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 13:17:46 -0500 (EST)
  Hi all I'm looking to pick up a propane setup for a '77 Westy. The PPO had removed it, and I don't...
• propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:01:35 -0600
  Speaking of propane tanks, I went to have mine filled on my '85 Westy for the first time this weekend and the guy at...
• Egg on face (was: whiff of propane)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:24:05 -0700
  ...A touch with a pair of pliers, and the propane smell is gone. I could blame her, she is supposed to know what she...
• Re: propane tank going bad
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:38:05 -0400
  ...When my last tank leaked at the filling station it took at least 45 minutes for the propane to vent. The very pissed off...
• Reminder of capacity of stock propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:45:36 -0500
  ...This is a good thing as in October I was clearly having a propane issue as I could hear hissing and smell propane for...
• Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:21:43 -0700
  ...Looking for Small Propane Tank > > I have bought them at Lowes and HomeDepot but they seem to be seasonal > items since both times I...
• Re: '73 Westy parts - want list
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 16:56:36 -0400
  >In addition, I would like to add a propane system (heat/stove/reefer) if >possible. Hey man, reefer and propane don't mix. A...
• Camper Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 21:47:51 -0500
  Anyone know where to find a replacement propane tank (in stock) for a '85 VW camper? Manchester Tanks has none in stock but will...
• Propex heaters??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:48:36 -0400
  ...What is it (a propane heater?) and How does it work (hook up to westy propane w/ external venting)? How much, and where can...
• Propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 17:59:07 -0400
  Just noticed a Vancouver seller has propane tanks for a westy for $100 CDN phone 604-733-4693 *************************************************************************** "The significant problems we face can...
• propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:29:17 -0400
  ...pm (Tuesday) From: John Hurley To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: propane tank filling Is it possible to fill the tank on our westies...
• Reliable Austin TX Propane source?
  Historical mailing list - Kris S. Seago
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:25:49 -0600
  Hi all, I need the propane tank on my new to me '84 Westy tested and filled. Can anyone recommend a reliable shop in...
• propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:22:14 -0700
  I'm planning to either replace my propane tank with a new one OR to have the old one refurbished by a company that...
• Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:43:50 -0700
  Does anyone know of a place in southern or central California that will test and repair a propane leak? I'm a little concerned...
• Propane smell diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:33:45 -0500
  ...I smell propane in the van but only when the fridge and/or the stove is on, never otherwise. Where does this imply that...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:12:12 -0700
  Jeff, When I run the Dometic cooler on propane, I have always used it outside the Vanagon.� When I used it with my Coleman...
• Re: How propane refrigerators work
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:04:05 -0600
  ...Propane refrigerators > typically use ammonia, water, and hydrogen gas to create a continuous cycle. > The burning propane heats a solution of ammonia and water...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:20:47 -0500
  ...New tanks are often shipped with > > compressed air in them, so you can't push much propane in before the > > pressure gets too great...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 20:25:09 -0400
  ...Now I always know if I have propane I the tank because I can feel it. On Thursday, August 21, 2014, Vanagon <camping.elliott...
• Replace propane tank or components?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:34:29 -0400
  ...Pictures of the propane tank are at the bottom here: http://autohaus-lancaster.ebizautos.com/shared/photos-1985-volkswagen-vanagon-5340152.html?src=eBizAutos...
• Re: running fridge on propane while driving
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 19:29:02 -0800
  ...Once I lived in my westy for 6 months with the fridge propane always turned on and me buzzing around town 24-7 Phil...
• Reefer madness
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:41:38 -0600
  ...I have followed most of the mods on vanagon.com, and my propane is working again. On all three heater types (12V, 110V, propane...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:19:34 -0500
  ...I started to paint it >black but had second thoughts and checked with the local large purveyor of >propane and propane accessories and was...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:43:45 -0800
  ...to detect propane, you don't use a CO2 detector. Do people do that? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...