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Re: Propane tank size and recommended capacity
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 22:27:34 -0700
...You can't fill the tank full of liquid propane or liquid propane would flow to the appliances with very bad results. So "capacity...
Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 5 May 2000 16:38:30 -0400
None of my fittings have Teflon, neither from the factory, nor from the guy at Suburban Propane (who installed the tank after sandblast/recoat...
Orig color of Propane Tank on '75 Westy?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jun 1996 12:46:21
...It looks fantastic! He wants to make sure the propane tank is painted the original color, but since the Campmobile manual is black & white...
Leaky propane?
Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 19:55:23 -0230
Stopped to fill my propane yesterday. It took 3.5 lbs; then BANG. Tank had burst. I guess rust won that one! New tank...
Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sat, 14 Sep 2002 20:41:15 -0700
Hi All, I have two propane tanks from my BBQ that have the old valve and since 1 Apr I have had to buy...
Re: Reefer madness
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:15:18 -0300
> Also, I have seen reference to Mark D's postings about propane > pressure, but can't seem to find them. Could someone direct me...
Propane Tank - label?
Historical mailing list - Mercedes
Thu, 1 May 2003 23:52:00 -0500
...We were told that we needed to have a visible label or info on the propane tank. The tank is okay, and works great...
propane tank - valve leak
Historical mailing list - Phil Krueger
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 11:32:23 -0800
The valve on my propane tank is leaky. Can I just replace this with a standard brass valve from Home Depot or is there...
Re: propane tank needed for US 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 11 May 2000 20:10:54 -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...
Re: Air Intake Project
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Sun, 27 May 2001 14:08:34 -0600
...I only tried that while on propane. Propane does not need the AFM. Gasoline of course does. > So therefore, you are by-passing the...
Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:48:04 -0700
...You have to take the whole vehicle to the propane place and hope they have a way to fill it. With the semi-portable...
propane leak update
Historical mailing list - David Most
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 00:38:10 -0700
...Anyway, with the regulator replaced, it turns out that there was still a fair amount propane left in the tank (perhaps original dealer propane...
Re: Westfalia Propane Leaks
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
On Tue, 11 Apr 1995, Steve Johnson wrote: > So Walter Haefeker says: > > > > On my friend's 87 Vanagon Westfalia there is a propane leak...
Re: Heat: Gas vs. Propane
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 16:35:00 -0800 (PST)
So John Anderson says: > > Thomas Johnson wrote: > > > one problem w/propane is that in extreme cold (below -10 F) the liquid > > propane will not...
Propane Manuals
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:00:20 -0600 (CST)
On Sun, 12 Jan 1997, Bo Kersey wrote: > BTW, I've scanned all of the propane documentation that came with my '89 > and I...
Re: propane tank use
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:15:40 -0400
...Bill ------------------------------------------------- I've had my tank filled twice in recent weeks (had a propane leak) and the first time it took 8 gal., the...
Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane
Historical mailing list - Gary
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 12:20:03 -0600
...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane >I finally got around to installing a propane fuel system on my 1987 syncro >westy. Its...
Re: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:26:39 -0800
Seems, if my memory is correct, that propane fumes are heavier than air and gasoline lighter. If true this can make a difference in...
Re: Propane tank endurance
Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 22:16:13 PDT
...But I was > > wondering today, how long will a full tank of propane last? Assume two > > people cooking two meals a day (breakfast & dinner...
Re: Any tricks to keep fridge lit while driving?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 04:46:05 -0700
...As a mattter-of-fact, it tends to need to be defrosted when I check or change back to propane. Many times when I...
Re: Propane Tank, Overfill - what happens?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 31 May 2001 20:53:45 -0400
...What exactly happens if there is too much >propane pumped into the propane tank? Nothing -- until the tank gets too hot. Then boom. Actually...
Re: installing new propane tank
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:03:57 -0700
When I installed my propane tank I noticed that the propane wires that I got with the kitchenette weren't long enough to reach...
Propane Tanks---
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:54:25 -0600
...Some electronic snoop somewhere might pick up on that and decide I was about to do something nasty! I want to add propane heat...
Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:04:05 -0700
...At the risk of repeating what you may have read.... ;) With the LP tank valve closed, fridge out, remaining propane likely purged itself out...
Propane Troubles (Was Deep Cell Batteries)
Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:10:10 -0700
...also > when was the last time that you did get it to start and run on propane? Is > there propane in the tank? Is...
Re: Propane tank main valve
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:42:23 -0700
...Are we talking about the Fill Valve or the Shut Off Valve? Any qualified propane repair or RV shop can repair/re-seal a...
Fridge again
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 07:25:21 -0600
...Once you have oxygen (pump), propane (F button) and spark (A Propane square) button, you should have all the ingredients to light the flame...
Re: Make of Propane furnace (was Overseas Travel Questions)
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:16:41 -0400
...Make of Propane furnace (was Overseas Travel Questions) Hi: I do not have the original message from the person who asked me about the...
Burnt rubber smell from Westy fridge on Propane?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 01:10:58 -0400
I fired up the fridge in my 84 Westy today using propane. It took a bit of effort to get it going, but thanks...
Re: Propane Gauge?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:35:24 -0700
all this talk made me look again at my propane installation i have a guage ... on my system factory installed 1989 OEM 5 speed...
Re: Propane tank certification
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:08:41 -0500
...SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Hi all, > Do I need to get the 33 year old propane tank of my 85 Vanagon , recertified Canada? > Thanks, > Alfred
Re: Propane tank
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Wed, 6 Jul 2016 10:26:53 -0700
The Riviera campers have the propane tank mounted on the passenger side, so you could mount two tanks, one on each side. Gowesty also...
Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:09:14 -0600
> Any two-stage RV-rated LP regulator that provides an output pressure > of 11" W.C. (i.e. will raise a column of water...
Re: Greasy residue in Propane fitting
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 11:18:26 EDT
To answer my own question; after talking to an lpg guy,this stuff is a residue of the propane and tends to collect in...
Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 11:35:56 -0700
How much is propane around the country? I am sure there is a better deal somewhere, but the station I stopped at was getting...
Replacing propane knob near tank
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Sat, 16 Jul 2005 19:14:39 -0400
Hi, My current propane knob broke off last year and I want to replace it. I have purchased a new one from the local...
Whiff of propane - (Probably NVC)
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:11:11 +1000
Yes, a whiff of propane can be of significance folks. http://www.testsafe.com.au/latest_news/november_2004/north_ryde_gas_explosio n...
Re: Eurovan propane tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:46:04 -0500
...Eurovan propane tank I'll be hornswoggled. I've never heard of such a thing. Are we referring here to Westies with modified propane...
Re: Replacing copper propane lines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:11:36 -0400
...Replacing copper propane lines > > I'm going to replace the service valve on my tank, and want to > replace the > propane copper lines while...
Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Sat, 23 Nov 2013 22:08:01 -0800
...Repairing the propane turn on valve � Um, I set my valve to either on or off. What's the point of a partway setting...
Propane Quick Disconnect
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:40:01 -0400
Hey all Well I still want to tap into my Vanagon Propane. Since I removed the fridge and do not use the stove top...
Re: Auxiliary propane tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:36:23 -0400
...Auxiliary propane tank >Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:05:03 -0600 > >About 6 weeks ago, someone on this list told me I could...
Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 05:38:45 -0400
...Each operator looked for the propane inspection decal ( a diamond = > shaped decal) which I did not have. The local TSSA inspector had told = > the...
Re: Fridge usage
Historical mailing list - dr
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:36:16 -0500
...Then use 12v while driving, then propane when I camp. My tank is severely rusted aswell. The propane dealer noticed it, but didnt think...
Inside the van propane tanks
Historical mailing list - C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA.
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:21:31 -0800
...We have mobile (direct vent) propane space heaters up here in the 49th state as not many folks are hooked up to the mains...
Re: Frig on 12v
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:40:56 -0400
Hey Chuck, I find the fridge does not work as well on 12V as it does on propane in SuperVan. Also, on my van...
Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 27 May 2007 16:14:57 -0700
...DO NOT connect this directly to the tank or the brass > fitting will break! Instead, just use good hose for a propane application, > thus...
Re: Valve Propane Tank
Historical mailing list
Fri, 18 Oct 1996 12:19:32
...it one of >those dreaded OEM things? I had a local propane place install a generic valve on my '85 tank, for about $20...
Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 5 May 2000 16:14:05 -0400
At 13:52 5/5/2000, Steve Lashley wrote: >All propane fittings should be compression fittings and don't require the >tape. Uh...what...
Re: Installing a propane heater in a Weekender?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:33:47 -0500
...Guerzenich Small <prgsmall@MAC.COM> wrote: >Has anyone ever installed a propane heater in a weekender? > >I've got an 85 Wolfsburg and my...
Re: checking propane leaks
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:12:37 -0700
This is what I'd do, and please bear in mind that I'm being overly retentive on this: - close propane valve at panel...
Re: Propane refill adaptor
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:17:06 +0000
Hi Jeff,Thanks for the info and the link to the Propane Warehouse. The only question I have is: Is the fitting on the...
Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:18:04 -0400
...Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance? I am plumbing in my new propane tank and decided to pull the copper tubing as well...
Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 25 May 2002 22:07:14 -0400
...Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Say guys...... Instead of spending that...
Fw: Propane Tank Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:28:12 -0500
...A RV service center or propane |supplier should know the details on how to get this arranged or installed. I remove the propane tank...
Re: Propane Injected Diesel Westy?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 20:38:06 -0500
...Propane Injected Diesel Westy? I just read an article in the Dec99 "Truck Trends" mag describing the application of propane injection to diesel engines...
Re: propane filling question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 15 May 2005 19:11:01 -0700
...When the propane starts coming out liquid they stop filling. They all do that so I guess that means the tank is full. But...
Re: Fridge topic
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 13 May 2000 11:39:26 -0400
...What is the logic behind wanting to run >the fridge on propane while driving? You'd be using up your fridge's camping >energy...
Re: Propane heaters
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 15:21:52 EDT
...Also you will want to order the heater for 30mbar propane, which is compatible with the most propane regulators. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc...
Re: Dometic refrigerator fail
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:58:29 -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...