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• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:13:58 -0700
  cool Vern................so does the hose that goes to the propane units used outside the van .........does the hose just go out the side...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:53:38 -0700
  ...had propane in it. > > We hooked the hose up, turn the pump on. opened the overfill/check valve, > liquid propane imed. came out. > > Does...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:07:21 -0700
  ...All modern propane fired device, even our much maligned Dometics in our Westfalias, have a shut off if the main flame goes out. Same...
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:50:51 -0500
  ...Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy! > >�> From: musomuso@GMAIL.COM > �> Subject: Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy! > �> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 19:43:18 -0400
  At 17:40 4/17/2000, Riley Kettner wrote: >Today, after reading the fridge postings, i turned on the propane under my >van. >Immedieately...
• re propane tank and larger gas tank
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 13:54:18 -0500
  As I have added a quick connect to the existing propane system so that I can use a second tank, I travel all the...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:37:19 -0700
  ...capacity of propane tank > >I had my syncro87 westy filled in Moab Ut. a few weeks ago and it said 3.9 >gals on...
• Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:42:44 -0400
  Hello everyone, I'm embarking on installing a propane tank on my 81 non camper. Was wondering if there are any tips/tricks/recommendations...
• Re: How to ship a propane tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 22:02:46 EST
  ...PRODIGY.NET writes: << Does anyone know how to ship a westy propane tank? What carrier can be used? >> actually i just shipped one VIA...
• Propane Tank Recertification???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 06:07:22 -0500
  I know that barbeque propane tanks need recertification every ten years or gas stations won't fill them. Is there any similar regulation with...
• Re: Baie Comeau to Labrador to Newfoundland-Seabreeze
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 10:14:52 -0500
  ...If this trips takes 4 weeks, I'll need to get propane for the fridge somewhere along the way. For anyone who's done...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 11:53:41 -0500
  ...Propane lines > > Hello vanagon community, > > Awhile back I took off the old rusted propane tank and in the process of > doing so, broke the...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:09:50 -0700
  ...I had no problem getting propane at other places. The tank is 25 years old. Does anyone know the law for propane tanks on...
• Propane Problems! Proxy heater warning!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:03:42 -0400
  ...As we were talking over the holiday, the tank was running low on propane, so my friend walked over to it, and turned it...
• Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:38:33 -0800
  ...I have connectors that allow me to use an external propane tank to power internal devices. A converter to allow 1 pound green bottles...
• Re: Westfalia Propane Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 09:45:35 -0700 (PDT)
  So Walter Haefeker says: > > On my friend's 87 Vanagon Westfalia there is a propane leak coming out of a > tiny hole in the...
• Re: Using the fridge as an ice box
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:07:52 -0700
  Propane works better than DC, but maybe not as fast to cool as AC. If your fridge works, why use ice? We have gone...
• Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:34:55 -0500
  ...A pressure gauge on the tank will not show how much propane is left because the pressure doesn't drop until all the liquid...
• Emptying propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 29 May 2007 16:19:35 -0700
  ...I've called my local propane guys and they don't know how to do it. Probably aren't interested in taking back gasoline...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:21:25 -0500
  ...How do I > attach this thing to the existing propane plumbing? > > One end attaches to a small tank and the other end is identical...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:19:47 -0400
  ...Dometic failure on propane, one time My Dometic refrigerator failed to ignite on propane one time, and that was recent. In preparation for the...
• Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:56:13 EDT
  ...anyone have a source for the correct propane "regulator" for use on = 86-91 Vanagon propane tanks??? The tank is made by Manchester, not...
• Filling Propane Tanks was gas tank;
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:54:00 -0800
  ...Filling Propane Tanks Mark makes a good point (max fill, 80%, should be around 2.4 gal) but it just dawned on me that...
• Re: Propane Refill Ontario
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:10:28 -0700
  ...to fill a home (or RV) unit with transportation propane, and I know that it is not legal to fill a transportation tank with...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:05:48 -0700
  Thanks to all who've chimed in and clarified the need for purging new propane tanks. My counter arguments were aimed at the notion...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:09:29 -0400
  ...In use they're full of propane which is too rich to burn. You have to get a new tank past the point of...
• Re: NVC [Friday] Natural Gas regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:03:22 -0800
  one of these? http://www.charbroil.com/grilling-smoking-accessories/natural-gas-conversion-kits.html http://www.familyhandyman.com/grills/gas-grill-propane-to...
• Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:15:27 -0500
  ...got suggestions for getting stuck propane fitting loose? > >Not to insult your intelligence, but you *do* know propane fittings are >left-hand thread, right...
• Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 22:12:16 -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...
• Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:02:51 +0000
  ...Unless I'm missing something, doesn't look like this thing works all that well with the Westy propane tank set up. First, significant...
• Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 14:31:38 -0600
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm bob ... remember that when you significantly change your "intention" in a post, without changing...
• Re: Propane probs of my own
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 May 2001 17:11:01 -0400
  At 03:54 PM 5/23/2001, Mark Mages wrote: >When the tank is filled, it pukes the token amount of >propane out onto...
• Re: Propane Tank - label?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Thu, 1 May 2003 22:50:52 -0700
  ...We were told that we needed to have a visible label or info on the propane tank. The tank is okay, and works great...
• Re: filling propane tanks in Northern Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:20:37 -0500
  ...tanks as opposed to portable containers. > > I usually go to Fairfax Propane on Lee Highway in Fairfax. Quite the > curmudgeon there, but I tolerate...
• Would this in any way be useful on or adaptable to a westy propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:45:05 -0500
  ...I know you wouldn't get much warning, but would it be helpful at all? <http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-level-gauge-66940.html...
• Re: propane tank label--dange...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 12:19:56 -0400
  Under Florida Law, the label must be firmly affixed to the tank or the propane dealer will not fill the tank. Some of the...
• Propane Scare (Fixed)
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Tue, 5 May 1998 13:23:55 -0700
  ...Thought this would be a nightmare to replace...but apparently it was a standard valve which was replaced at a local propane shop for...
• Re: Propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 10:07:15 -0700
  At 17:59 12-09-98 -0400, Ron Mighton wrote: >Just noticed a Vancouver seller has propane tanks for a westy for $100 CDN...
• Re: propane leak question
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:17:23 -0800
  Hi folks, I was informed last year that my 82 westy propane tank could not be filled. I would need to have it checked...
• propane heater
  Historical mailing list - Tony Flores
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 22:25:22 -0700
  Has anyone installed the Propex Propane Heater EX1800 Kit? It is available through volkscafe: http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=p&p=1206396154...
• Westy Propane Tube Size ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:25:20 -0800
  What is the size of the propane lines that go to the regulator and where do I get fittings? One of mine is cracked...
• Re: its alright ....its alright ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:04:03 +1300
  >getting a CO2 alarm to warn of propane leaks is like using rubber doll in >place of a human ... >(no personal experience on that...
• Re: Heat: Gas vs. Propane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 19:00:32 +0100
  ...Do you have other applications for propane? If not, it will be easier to use gas. >BTW, my Westy doesn't have a propane...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 22 May 2000 07:47:59 -0700
  Be aware that propane tanks are not supposed to be transported or used inside a vehicle... the pressure relief valve can open spewing propane...
• Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:23:24 -0700
  ...Un-Sealing propane tank fittings... > > > ummm... that would be insulting my lack of knowledge, not my > intelligence... and you don't seem awfully sure...
• Re: difference between loaf and vanagon propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:31:16 -0700
  ...difference between loaf and vanagon propane tanks >> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:01:11 -0700 >> >> is there any difference? >> >> bill >> (wondering if getting...
• westy propane pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:30:43 -0700
  ...open propane tank valve, lots of hissing and propane smell. checking around - removed plastic cover from retangular metal gizmo - propane hissing out of small...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:17:37 -0400
  ...Dave >http://www.propanewarehouse.com/acmefittings.asp >________________________________ From: Edward Maglott ><emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday, >September 10, 2012 6...
• Was:Car Talk NOW: Eurovan propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 12:13:06 -0700
  ...However, if you are looking at possible dangers related to fuel tank (propane or gasoline) punctures I would say that the Vanagon gas tank...
• Re: propane rebuild and safety
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:51:51 -0400
  thanks for info dennis - i'll fil-er-up and see what I get! the propane pros wouldn't touch my tank, since it...
• replacing propane lines
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 16 May 2016 20:36:17 -0400
  I'm going to replace the propane lines on our van when replacing our propane tank. I'm familiar with the basics of bending...
• Re: Where can I find the plastic cap that goes on the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 May 2013 00:46:23 -0400
  ...The fill valve is the standard ACME-type** fill valve for ASME ***propane tanks used on RVs and fixed installations where a truck comes...
• Re: Propane Auto-Stop Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 06:37:44 -0700
  >I replaced the propane auto-stop valve in my '86 Westy 18 months ago, and now >its frozen up again (2nd time in 3...
• propane fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Isaacs
  Sun, 2 Jun 96 20:56 PDT
  ...First and foremost on my mind right now is how long can I expect the fridge to run on propane (assuming no use of...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Mar 2002 - Special issue (#2002-315)
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:16:28 -0800
  FWIW the propane thing has been covered in the literature. BUT, the Manchester is an auto shitoff er shutoff valve that corrodes and malfunctions...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 25 May 2005 12:30:23 -0400
  ...On May 25, 2005, at 11:53 AM, Benny boy wrote: > Hey guys, should that fridge stay on on propane wile driving... in > windy...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 06:57:34 -0700
  Unless someone can come up with a scenario where air can get into a sealed and pressurized propane line, I declare running the stove...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 10:17:01 -0500
  ...So this vehical > starts on diesel until warm then switches to propane. and of course if > you run out of propane back to diesel...
• Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 17:40:44 -0800
  ...nada. > > Questions: > > According to the manual, there is a light on the battery/water level > indicator panel that lights up when the propane burner...
• Fridge questions...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 18:14:15 -0700
  ...Will it light on propane without being hooked to 12v? So, with that in mind, I have a few questions. When I am lighting...