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• Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 15 May 2007 22:43:42 -0600
  ...http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/PropaneFacts.html With the propane tank, better safe than sorry. If you have a situation where you don't...
• propane leak repaired
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 07:28:04 -0500
  Thanks to all who responded to my request for help replacing the propane regulator. I went to a RV shop yesterday at lunch, they...
• Propane Tank, Overfill - what happens?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 30 May 2001 20:55:59 -0400
  ...What exactly happens if there is too much propane pumped into the propane tank? Where does it go? Does it escape through the vent...
• Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:11:45 -0700
  ...A "Pressure" > gauge would continue to show pressure until you ran out of propane. In > other words, the gauge wouldn't drop with usage...
• Re: Gauge for Propane Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:56:33 -0500
  ...It would > > also be nice to add a gauge to know the propane level. Is anyone aware > of > > a gauge that works with this...
• Re: Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 21:06:58 -0400
  ...DeLessio) writes: << I have a crack in my propane tank ...wondering if anyone has ever tried to patch or weld one of these tanks...
• Propane Tank removal and sway bar swap...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:26:27 -0800
  ...There is a bit of propane left in the canister. How can I disconnect the propane tank correctly? Is there a shut-off valve...
• Propane Tank for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:58:51 -0800
  Thanks to all who responded to my previous post about our rusted out propane tank. I had it checked by local gas guys and...
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 08:47:17 -0700
  ...Can anyone give me a good source on a replacement regulator for my propane tank? TIA Roger Van Till '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
• Re: painting propane tank and mudflap
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:01:46 EDT
  ...painting propane tank and mudflap >>>I just received a new propane tank from the Bus Depot. Yeah! Now I >>>wonder if there is a...
• Re: "Extend a stay" propane device
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 20:15:27 -0400
  BTW, what's that adapter he's got there to add the external propane tank to the existing gas lines? Thanks, Bryan -----Original Message...
• Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:29:49 -0700
  ...the sealing tape? Last night i finally burned out all the propane and need to reseal the threads there... Just looking for some wisdom...
• WTB: PROPANE TANK FOR '86 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:34:04 -0230
  Am looking to replace the propane tank for my '86 westy. The tank blew when I last tried to fill it and I can...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:45:42 -0700
  i run on propane when driving and in 3 years NEVER had the flame blow out. Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 5 May 2006 18:37:21 -0700
  ...Jim On May 5, 2006, at 3:43 PM, Jarrett Kupcinski wrote: > The problem: > > Additionally, the propane lines are quite frozen to the old...
• Re: propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 10 May 2007 22:34:12 -0400
  ...Works to find leaks in the propane lines (or gas lines). Darn useful. Helped me isolate a leaking fuel sending unit that had puzzled...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:57:18 -0700
  ...com/library/camper/fripro.htm > > David (dsl82westy) > >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > >>How big is the propane tank? >> >> >> >>Just bought a westy, upgrade from a weekender so I have...
• Re: filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:14:15 -0500
  ...For others in Northern Virginia - Royal Service Center at 1333 Quaker Lane (at intersection with Rte 7) fills propane tanks. Not cheap - but from...
• Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 23:02:34 -0400
  ...Right most is when you want to run on Propane. Instructions for lighting the fridge. First get propane in the tank. They should know...
• Re: propane tank needed for US 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 19:08:19 -0400
  ...Take the whole tank with valves intact to a propane dealer (like Suburban Propane) and have them remove the valves. Take them to a...
• PROPANE QUESTION-NO GAS AFTER REPLACING TANK
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:41:36 -0500
  I recently replaced my propane tank on my 1990 westy with a used tank. The PO stated that the regulator was leaking but the...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 06:36:58 -0400
  ...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: Replacing Propane tank - how to cut and flange tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:24:13 -0400
  ...The copper tubing for the propane system is 3/8 tube. All standard fittings are used. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Stove & whine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 17:38:13 -0800
  hi Dave, for sure it's safer to drive with the propane tank valve off. On ferries ...like in British Columbia ( and maybe Washington...
• Re: Is propane more dense in cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 22:18:34 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Robert Keezer wrote: > Hello propane professors- > > Here is a question for you: is propane more dense in cold weather...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 22 May 2000 12:25:00 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] propane tank > Be aware that propane tanks are not supposed to be transported or used > inside a vehicle... the pressure relief valve...
• Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 17:44:51 -0700
  ...looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the > disposable propane bottles for heater and camping stove use. I...
• Fridge operation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:11:22 EST
  Just got my propane tank primed, repainted and reinstalled. Gas stove now works. Fridge on propane cools but not really too well. The LED...
• Re: Extra propane tank under door
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:52:19 -0500
  ...Extra propane tank under door >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Is the junkyard the only place to find a spare propane tank for under...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:42:27 -0700
  ...brush it on thick.. > > chris Aren't the OG westy propane tanks painted white? Tom-propane tank on my 84 has some rust on...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:17:27 -0700
  ...A real propane service place that does repairs and also fills tanks will know everything about westy tanks. If the tank is empty, try...
• Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:32:50 -0800
  ...The owner of the coating shop was quite adamant about not touching the propane tank, unless it was completely disassembled and thoroughly washed. Can...
• Re: Another Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 21:45:41 -0800
  > Scenario 1: > Well, imagine an accident that cracks a propane line or the tank itself.... > Kabooooom! End of Westy! And end of people if...
• Re: Propane Quick Disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:47:07 -0400
  ...Propane Quick Disconnect > Hey all > Well I still want to tap into my Vanagon Propane. Since I removed the > fridge and do not use...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:04:11 -0600
  ...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: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:09:34 -0800
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAE5zXNnFMA the only think you should do is checking the valve on the 1lb propane canister... squirt sone...
• propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:15:10 -0600
  Thought I'd check one more time to see if anyone out there has a used westy propane tank and valves for sale. I...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:19:31 EST
  In a message dated 3/20/06 1:50:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Aren't the OG westy propane...
• Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:37:05 -0500
  ---- Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Dave, > Propane is a three carbon alkane. Butane is a 4 carbon alkane. :-) Of course you are correct...
• propane on board and tunnels (was Esurance blacklist)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:42:08 -0400
  ...When we got to the entrance the attendant said, "That thing doesn't have a propane tank on it does it?". Without thinking I...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA.
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:43:06 -0800
  Jason, The propane bottle inside the car is fine, infact the Europeans seen to prefer a bottle in good condition inside the car over...
• Re: Propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:40:38 -0500
  ...It needs battery power for the fan and controls and it will consume propane. A gallon of propane s ~96,000 BTU. The Westy...
• re:propane gauge
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 11:32:08 -0230 (NDT)
  A few years ago a freind of mine gave me a primitive sort of "gauge" for a 20# upright propane tank. It was just...
• Re: Propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:36:39 EDT
  ...Also you will want to order the heater for 30mbar propane, which is compatible with the most propane regulators. >> The potential liability in the...
• more propane questions
  Historical mailing list - Gordy Jones
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:50:37 -0700
  So I guess I don't have much experience with propane. When you turn the knob underneath the van, should there be a slight...
• propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:04:12 -0700
  I've got my new propane tank bolted to the under side... And I have cut and bent and flared tubing ends... ready to...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 08:54:27 -0700
  Dennis Haynes wrote: >Propane has a much higher risk factor than gasoline due to it being a vapor >at ambient temps and its extremely...
• Subject: Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:02:03 +0000
  ...a few weeks ago and it said 3.9 gals on the propane tank filling meter after a fill from completly empty....my on...
• Re: More Mr heater..
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 08:58:29 -0800
  ...for every mole of propane burned, we get 4 moles of water. molecular weight of propane = 44 g/mol moles per 1 lb bottle...
• Re: How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:22:34 EDT
  Donna Stewart wrote-<<Speaking of propane.>> Take the bus to a local propane shop for an inspection. If you can't do that, It...
• Re: Need help with propane filling! Can the fill valve stick?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:47:50 -0500
  Frank Condelli has instructions on his site for fitting a propane tank gauge: http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/ptgauge.htm Thanks, Chris ---- Original message...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 21:16:08 -0500
  ...Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do > propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical? > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >Say guys...... Instead of spending that...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:36:02 -0500
  ...I'd guess it's necessary because, on a cold day, there may not be enough heat available to properly vaporize the propane until...
• Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:19:44 +0000
  I agree that the a 3 gallon propane tank lasts a surprisingly long time. But without a level indicator it sometimes runs out at...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:31:45 -0400
  ...Need New Propane Shut-off Valve > > Hey Folks, > > Anybody? Venders? I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve > from anywhere. > > Any...
• Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 17:20:01 -0400
  ...I also spoke to one other propane retailer who had refused me. He too took a copy and speculated as to what part of...
• Re: Filler Valve, standard � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:30:32 EDT
  ...But then, we ran out of propane, and when we went to fill up, the propane attendant said it only took 1.1 gallons...
• Re: shortest propane tee available
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 21:49:28 -0400
  ...https://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-07-30105-Propane-Branch/dp/B00QUYREEA/ref=sr_1_22?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533778258&sr=1...
• Re: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 21:36:10 +0000
  ...The problem (at least here in Canada) is that the valving on new 20-30 lb propane BBQ tanks has changed... There is a...
• for sale: '80 Vanagon ASI poptop Camper w/ gas heater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:12:59 EDT
  ...propane stove, propane heater AND gas heater (Eberspacher BA6 gas heater) gas/electric fridge, sink, dual H2O tanks, bed, propane tank, cabinets, outside city...