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• ES-12 Caution
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:18:29 -0700
  ...If a leak develops the gas will dissipate quicky.> The propane tank is in a specially designed and tested vessel that should withstand severe...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 15:22:54 -0600
  ...no? > Your local propane supplier shop should be able to help out. I have had numerous custom hoses made for my uses. I know...
• Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 18:50:39 -0800
  ...Heater, a catalytic propane unit that uses those small green propane cylinders or connects to a normal tank with a hose. I can't...
• Heating Westy with propane burners
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 23:58:44 -0800
  ...There was just one of me and it was VERy cold so I decided to turn on propane burners. Why not? I heat my...
• MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:28:18 -0400
  ...But to make this worthwhile at all I need more propane capacity, well beyond just adding a second standard sized westy tank under the...
• Re: old propane tanks illegal?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:47:43 -0800
  ...Eastern Standard Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > >I am restoring an old beat up Westy (1984) and the propane tank is a >bit...
• Re: Auxillary Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 09:26:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In my 92 VW Fanatic >Camper, a propane heater was installed. It consisted of a furnace and a >small control box. It appeared that...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 05:38:09 -0700
  >>The propane bottle inside the car is fine, infact the Europeans seen to prefer a bottle in good condition inside the car over the...
• Re: Fridge/propane woes
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:44:54 -0700
  ...Fridge/propane woes > 85 westy's stove has a tough time working using the propane. I am able > to get it to work just...
• Re: Westy LP fill valve Blue's---
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:08:21 -0600
  ...Some propane places at holiday resorts refused to fill up my tank after one look at the auto-stop fill-valve. I replaced the...
• Propane tank size and recommended capacity
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:52:11 -0400
  ...Can someone remind me what the capacity of the stock propane tank is and the recommended amount to go in? I found a place...
• =?utf-8?Q?Propane_tank_won=E2=80=99t_fill?=
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:41:50 -0500
  ...Stopped for a propane fill and the tank wouldn’t take any gas. Two attendants said the pin was frozen or something. Can the...
• Re: Westy Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 23:42:50 EST
  In a message dated 99-03-08 23:30:27 EST, mag@NBN.COM writes: << The fill valve on our propane tank has failed...
• propane tank use
  Historical mailing list - Dawn Bustanoby
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 10:03:35 -0700
  Hi all, How long can I expect a propane tank to last on my Vanagon if I use it for normal cooking and to...
• Type of propane fittings on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 14:18:25 -0500
  G'day, eh, Does anyone know what type of propane fittings are on Westfalias? (Mine's an '87) I'm installing a heater and...
• Re: Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:20:11 -0400
  ...One allows you to attach a second propane tank > (such a > standalone gas grill tank, or a second mounted tank) to increase your > propane...
• Re: joys of new ownership?
  Historical mailing list - "Drew B. Farenwald" (SLAD/CBNED)
  Tue, 16 Jul 96 5:35:14 EDT
  ...They got it going on 110V and propane, and said everything was okay. > You bet, on Thursday I got it going on 110V and...
• possible propane leak...
  Historical mailing list - Gordy Jones
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 15:57:45 -0700
  I'm not sure but I suspect that there is a leak or something in my propane tank. Before I bought it, the owner...
• Re: Garage heater: Propane or kerosene?(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:08:15 -0700
  >Help!! I am needing to heat a 22x30 garage >Is propane substantially cheaper to use than the kerosene? Since the >30k btu unit didn...
• "stop fill" propane tank fill valve problem
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 19:19:32 -0500
  List, I have been doing a lot of researching about propane tanks for the westy lately as a result of the failure of my...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:33:53 -0700
  ...switch is ON, it will > continue to click (but the propane will shut off (due > to the heat sensor). If I'm in the...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:49:08 -0700
  ...https://www.ebay.com/itm/Propane-Cylinder-Tank-Valve-Vanagon-Westfalia-Service-Fill-Bleeder-Regulator-LPG/184341023650?hash=item2aeb94cba2:g:FC4AAOSw4Lle9NHP Mark Steven Johnson...
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:56:18 -0400
  On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Mr.mds <mds_1976@hotmail.com> wrote: > I'm embarking on installing a propane tank...
• Re: First Westy questions....
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 19:11:04 -0500
  Ron Salmon wrote: > > >The propane on/off knob on the outside of the van leaks propane > >when turned on. I guess that it's...
• Propane Problem
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Thu, 22 May 1997 08:25:58 +0100
  All Knowing Vanamaniacs, Went to have my propane tank filled on "Leslie" 87 Syncro Westy in preparation for the upcoming three day weekend, and...
• Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:46:02 -0700
  ...duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline > Gary, > I'm very interested in hearing about your conversion. > Did you do this conversion your self...
• Re: running fridge on propane while driving - mine goes out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 13:12:21 -0800
  ...On my Alaska trip I kept my fridge running nonstop (except for refueling the propane tank and while on the state ferry) for five...
• Re: Is propane more dense in cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 18:31:46 -0500
  ...Is it possible that they put 4.2 POUNDS of propane in the tanks, instead of Gallons? Around here I know that for smaller...
• another propane question, overflow valve
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:08:04 -0700
  ...Now, can I just open the overflow valve on my tank and wait until no more propane escapes??? The little tag on it says...
• Re: Propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:09:32 -0400
  ...But the rules are about to be reissued and in New York not all propane dealers are well informed and they are very careful...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 04:34:06 +0000
  Those considering propane/isobutane mixtures may want to consider this article http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/1758061.html?page=3 Do you research...
• fridge wont light
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:54:15 -0800
  ...I have heard the propane part is pretty bad, should I forget about running it on propane? Is their a replacement propane fridge that...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 19:03:45 -0400
  ...Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . . " The regulator should have a cover to protect the vent especially in winter." What is it...
• Re: Extend a stay propane device
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 21:36:10 -0700
  ...I also appreciate the comfort of knowing that if the propane tank empties I can use another flex hose supplied with the kit to...
• Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:21:28 -0700
  Had to do some digging to find some tables I had LPG doesn�t mean propane. It stands for liquified petroleum gases. One standard...
• Re: WHile we are on the topic of the 1lb green coleman propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 2 May 2012 15:42:12 -0400
  ...trash) and our local recycling won't take them because of the propane. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• 1987 Vanagon Adventurewagon - FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Susan Foster
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 18:13:29 EST
  Sleeps four, sink, refridgerator, 2 burner propane stove, teak interior (really clean condition!) Full standing room in cabin area, dining table, sunroof, propane heat...
• Do These Devices Exist?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:45:04 -0800
  ...A way to know how much propane is left in the propane tank; and 2. A way to know how much "juice" is left...
• Re: Fridge topic
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 12 May 2000 23:16:23 -0700
  ...Neither says a single word about turning off the propane or the refrigerator while driving. It does say not to run the gas stove...
• leaky propane valve on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 21:03:34 -0800
  When I turn on the propane on my Westy I get a big rush of frigid gas that doesnt stop. Before I lose my...
• Winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Solange B�rub�
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 20:10:44 -0500
  ...I just had installed by a propane technician a tee connection complete with a flexible hose and valve off the gas line coming inside...
• Extra propane tank under door
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:44:04 -0500
  Is the junkyard the only place to find a spare propane tank for under the sliding door? I'd like to put own in...
• Passenger side propane tank and side step
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:05:09 -0500
  ...Does anyone know if a westy propane tank mounted on the passenger side could still be accessed for filling with the side step in...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:28:15 -0400
  ...1.) When a propane station connects to the tank, does the nozzle physically push the fill valve open or is it the pressure of...
• Re: Propane Tanks---
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:25:29 -0800
  I still have the low-profile underbody propane tank from my old '82 Vanagon diesel, which had an aftermarket Westfalia knock-off camper kit...
• Re: Propane & Dynamat, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:31:10 -0700
  ...Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size > > > RE: Minimum Charger For Propane >> Over time I've seen several posts talking about minimum charges to fill >> the...
• Re: fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:50:20 EST
  ...I thought it was unsafe because the flame doesn't go out! Not because the propane is escaping. Thought it was that flame that...
• =?utf-8?Q?I=E2=80=99m_leaving_the_Dometic_propane_brotherhood?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Sep 2021 19:35:23 -0700
  ...But the recent combustion chamber clog , repeated ( no doubt contaminated propane ) clogging. And I don’t want to pull the fridge while camping again...
• Re: for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 9:51:19 PST
  So Cetin Seren says: > > > Does anyone have any first-hand knowledge of incidents where propane > > caused a horrendous explosion? > > > We have owned our Westy...
• Propane tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 09:21:57 +0200
  Hi, my propane tank is *very* rusty. I have to remove it from the Westy before I try to pass swiss vehicle inspection next...
• Re: Gray Water Tank Revisited
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:45:04 -0500
  ...It installs where the propane tank is normally located, and the propane is relocated to the other side of the van. I suppose its...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:45:57 EDT
  ...Just because > that volume reduces to zero doesn't mean the expansion of the propane liquid > stops. Sufficient pressure can rupture the tank. Not...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 08:58:41 -0800
  ...Vent the little bit of propane that remains and you can remove the tank from the van with an ordinary metric wrench set. Then...
• Re: fridge light question and fridge on propane
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:58 -0400
  Fewer problems with mosquitoes!!! My fridge is always running on propane so I have no basis of comparison -- but if there's an explanation...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:30:40 -0700
  ...1983 Westy Propane Tank Question So, today being one of those fantastic spring days we have in Atlanta, I decided to go get the...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:41:38 -0400
  ...On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 4:30 AM, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > http://www.propanetankstore.com/blog/why-does-my-new...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:24:10 -0700
  Gas(propane) connections work without teflon tape or any other additives, the seal depends on fittings tightened to right torque(compression fittings). Only tapered...
• Re: Propane Heresy - Can you retrofit Westy for alternate use of Coleman fuel?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 9 May 2002 01:17:17 -0700
  ...It occured to me that the propane lines might be retrofitted with a > >T-joint in the cabinet that would allow alternate attachment of...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:49:45 -0700
  ...Leaving the propane ON for a day prior to using the fridge, I find DOES help get the propane going to the fridge (this...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:03 -0500
  ---- Stuart Fedak VE3SMF <ve3smf@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Jeff, > When I run the Dometic cooler on propane, I have always used it outside the Vanagon...