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• Re: stupid refig. question-newbie on the frig
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 May 2005 17:19:37 -0400
  ...If you are running low on propane your fridge just won't work very well. As to the concept that there are two propane...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:19:04 +0100
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > > So where is propane cheap? Hi Dennis, It's cheap in Europe. Unlike gasoline (petrol) and Diesel fuel, which are both...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:08:00 -0700
  ...Oh, and it is sometimes hard to light if I have run out of propane, refilled, the tried to light. After a few minutes...
• 5000 BTU propane fueled catalytic space heater offered, first $75 owns it.
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:28:14 -0600
  I have an older 5,000 BTU propane fueled catalytic space heater. I'm offering to the first person who commits to paying $75...
• Doubling Propane Capacity for >$100
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:15:45 -0800
  If you have a propex or carver heater, you may, like me, want to increase your propane capacity in order to increase the amount...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:49:15 -0400
  ...On 2012-10-09, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > I am not aware of any stock propane...
• Replacing Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 17:26:43 +0100
  I need to replace the propane regulator on my '87 Westy. I already know the deal about getting the Marshall 290 (cuz they don...
• Re: Heat: Gas vs. Propane
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 18:26:25 -0500
  Thomas Johnson wrote: > one problem w/propane is that in extreme cold (below -10 F) the liquid > propane will not boil fast enough to...
• propane tank stops at 2 gal.
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 16:13:00 EDT
  Just de-rusted and painted my propane tank. Installed all the valves and fittings and when I went to fill it, it only took...
• Re: How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 14:37:46 EDT
  ...The rest is vapor space, where the liquid propane turns into gas, the form that the appliances use. Overfilling can allow liquid propane to...
• Re: Propane Fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:54:33 -0500
  | The valve is a standard auto propane valve, but angled downward, and awkward to | get the nozzle on. Because of the bulky collar on...
• Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:38:58 -0700
  ...Please see photo: <http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-question-about-propane-on-westy.html> Sent from camp.
• Re: propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2007 19:18:45 -0400
  ...The propane detector goes close to the floor. Propane detectors will pick up any thing that can change flammability including battery off gassing and...
• Re: Auxiliary propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:26:53 -0400
  How long is your trip and what equipment are you using to use a lot of Propane anyway? Fridge and stove for 2 weeks...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:25:59 -0500
  ...I sleep better with a propane and CO2 alarm in the van. :) ;) Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Michael Elliott [mailto:camping.elliott@gmail.com] Sent...
• Liverwurst Hammers
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:26:06 -0700
  ...The Propane filling business reeks of such foolishness. For many, many years the method to fill propane tanks was to connect the filler hose...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:30:44 -0700
  Or, you could run propane IN your A/C system. I've presently got one of my Mercedes running on a mixture of isobutane...
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  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:40:38 -0700
  I think I’ve mentioned before that I’d like to reduce the amount of propane I use. The fact that I too have...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:48:49 -0400
  ...They also have fittings to use that on board tank for your BBQ grill or propane stove. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Help: 80 Westfalia propane tank location
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:20:18 -0800
  ...the propane tank in my van (County Homes conversion) is bolted to the floor panel right underneath the sliding door... Marcus '80 Vanagon Camper...
• Re: Propane fridges: '76-'79
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 11:45:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I run a chest-type fridge off of the normal propane tank. I put it behind the passenger seat as a perfect bench for...
• Propane gas bottle position
  Historical mailing list - Coconis
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:41:16 +0200
  ...Is there any problem in putting the propane gas bottle (a 3-kilo bottle) at a higher level than the supplied appliances (refrigerator, heater...
• Re: filling propane
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:59:07 -0700
  Donna, Might try finding the local propane supplier. They typically are more knowledgable than the local gas station. Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR (Donna...
• Re: Propane tank color-- need to knw ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Ed L Lloyd
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 19:18:28 -0800
  About the Propane tank color, I believe it was a light color, which is standard on propane tanks to reflect heat and light, but...
• propane leak
  Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 23:51:31 +0000
  Hey Folks, I think there's a slow leak in the propane system of my '86 Westfalia. I've called around to some RV...
• Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:44:09 -0800
  ...There is a propane fill station on the highway between San Ignacio and Santa Rosalia, closer to Santa Rosalia. Mark Markus Mumper wrote: >How...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 18:57:05 -0800
  One pound of propane burned equals approx one and a half pounds water produced. So vent to reduce water inside. Alistair > On Dec 1...
• Re: Propane going out while driving
  Historical mailing list
  8 Nov 94 16:25 PST
  ...It has never been demonstrated that using the fridge on propane while driving is dangerous. Many current refrigerators are only 120V and propane with...
• Re: Water content of propane exhaust (as Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.))
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:38:55 -0800
  ...wrote: > >> if you have a propane heater that you wish to use during the night >> remember that propane heaters produce lots of water as...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:40:47 -0700
  ...Gas station couldn't do it, but for the guys who bulk sell propane? No problem. The Internet tube? No problem: http://www.propaneproducts...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:44:18 -0800
  Does the propane filler extender thingie is see for sale at places like GoWesty help or does it come with an adapteron the outside...
• Fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Sun, 13 May 2001 18:02:38 -0700
  ...I need help with my fridge which stopped working on propane during my last camping trip. It will not light, but will work on...
• Re: MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch pedal)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:13:25 -0800
  Hey thanks Will try MAPP on the propane tip I already have. I got 1/4" steel round stock + coathanger wire almost red, and...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:29:06 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> Do westies have propane heaters ? << > > You can DIY. Many owners have done installs: > http://westyventures.com/propex...
• Re: More Propane
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 3 May 2012 16:14:01 -0500
  ...I'm willing to bet there's a propane tank behind it. Certainly isn't a tank underneath. http://www.van-life.net/post...
• Re: testing westy prop tank w/o propane?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:58:54 -0700
  ...Your local propane store can get the right one. I think I paid about $30 for the last one. Jim On Mar 16, 2012...
• Westy Propane Tank Parts
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 23:09:24 -0400
  I need to replace the propane fill valve on my 86 westy. Does anyone have the address for the OEM part supplier? Also is...
• Re: Propane Requalification
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:51:40 -0400
  ...ASME) mean I can legally go through tunnels that have the propane bottles marked as a "HAZMAT"? I have gone through the Baltimore Harbor...
• Westfalia Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 18:20:19 -0600
  Hi, An acquaintance who owns an '84 Westfalia is looking for a new/used propane tank to replace the one she has. The current...
• Re: Propane Tank Guage - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:51:41 -0400
  ...AM, Chuck Reisinger wrote: > Is there such a thing...if not...how do you know your running out of > propane...need some hints....Thanks.....
• Propane gas system checkup
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:39:36 -0700
  Greetings Vanagoners, I just bought a 1984 Vanagon Camper and I'm looking for a place near San Francisco CA to check the propane...
• Re: refrigerator propane mode ??
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 23:11:31 -0700
  ...When you run the refrig on electric before lighting it in the propane mode, basically, you're setting up a convection current in the...
• FW: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 17:57:22 -0400
  ...propane tank I'm planning to either replace my propane tank with a new one OR to have the old one refurbished by a...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 25 May 2005 12:02:50 -0600
  ...solenoid to automatically switch the fridge from > propane to electric (while engine running = electric, > while stopped = propane)? > > Is it a good idea? Is it...
• was Propane pressure facts - now staying warm
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:30:45 -0600
  ...I am willing to install a propane tank and/ or aux. battery (plan too anyways). Thank for the propane education! Randy Charrette 87' Syncro...
• Re: Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Off White
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:33:10 -0800
  ...After numerous calls to RV places and such, the answer came from my propane supplier, who sold me a regular filler valve, I think...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:44:17 -0500
  ...Both ran on propane. The fuel systems on both these engines was fairly common and pretty much interchangeable... Imagine if you will pulling into...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 01:46:30 -0400
  ...I push in the propane button, (light starts flickering). I turn on the thermostat. I turn on the propane supply, I push in the...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:31:18 -0700
  ...Additionally, many of the campervans are toting around several gallons of propane, which has it's own set of risks. Risk risk, everywhere risk...
• Re: dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:23:48 -0500
  ...My front was about 2 feet higher than the back and it ran all >night on propane mode. I will need propane mode at...
• Propane tank test
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:11:12 +0000
  Hi Vanagon Types I just installed the propex heater in my '85 Westy, and afterward took it to the local Suburban Propane and had...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:16:27 -0800
  ...But hey! if someone sleeps easier knowing they have a propane detector in the van, then that's a good thing! -- Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: Propane Tank Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 15:28:18 -0700
  ...This was after a propane guy couldn't get more than 3/10 of a gallon in, and I knew it was empty and...
• Re: Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:54 -0700
  ...I had the proper propane/ gas sealer tape, took the valve out quick after work cleaned the threads up with a small wire brush...
• Re: propane leak question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:33:50 EST
  ...I spoke recently with the tank expert at Manchester regarding the new propane regulations that require the auto shutoff and overfill valves. Manchester's...
• Re: Propane Tank - label?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:12:24 -0700
  ...Just get a second propane tank like the original one including pressure regulator. Bolt it under the vanagon by the sliding door. All that...
• Re: Fridge not Working on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 07:08:00 8
  ...I thought maybe I was out of propane, but the stove > seems to work just fine, thus propane! > > Any suggestions???? > > Chris > Most likely a...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:24:28 -0600
  ...More propane capacity needed Paul Chubbuck typed: > A few years ago I installed an Olympian brand catalytic heater in my > Vanagon. [snip] > The only...
• Re: propane valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:51:50 EDT
  ...If I recall correctly, someone wrote in maybe about a month ago, perhaps it was a little bit longer about their propane valve leaking...
• Westy Dometic Fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:18:57 EST
  ...Let that run overnight and then started the propane service again and it worked fine for a week then yesterday the same story. Propane...