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• Re: propane leak question
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 10:50:54 -0500
  ...To be on the safe side, I would have the propane company get rid of any gas that's in the tank, they can...
• Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:05:16 -0400
  ...I don't recommend to anyone though to just go out and turn the adjustment screw on your propane regulator. If you don't...
• Re: '91 Vanagon engine fire
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 22:12:54 -0800
  ...So LP propane >has to expand to create vapors (and generate heat as well). The >characteristics of Propane igniting in an approved propane tank...
• Re: mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:52:32 -0700
  The adventure was getting the propane and meeting a VW nut.� Last time I tried to get propane was in an�extremely crowded�KOA...
• heaters and propane
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 16:03:03 -0800 (PST)
  Volks, I've been wanting to install a vented propane heater in my bus for some time. One thing I am wondering about though...
• Re: Platinum Cat mounting thoughts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 23:16:57 -0400
  ...About every 10th propane tank that came in to be refilled had a strainge looking quick connect fitting on the propaine line. Dangerous as...
• Re: Fridge topic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 20:04:18 -0700
  Adam, I agree it unlikely that having the fridge running on propane while driving is all that dangerous.... but the way I look at...
• propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:47:09 -0700
  ...I bought a new propane tank for my vanagon and the instruction said that its unlikely that I have to cut the pipe. Well...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - Edwin Knuth
  Sat, 25 May 2002 14:54:16 +0000
  ...But to > make this worthwhile at all I need more propane capacity, > well beyond just adding a second standard sized westy tank > under the...
• Bay Area: who can change a propane valve?
  Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:29:36 +0000
  I have a slow leak in my propane tank which someone diagnosed as being a result of having an old valve. That same guy...
• RE Propane filling question and new van
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 13:32:14 EST
  ...the propane tank do I need some special adapter I've heard people talk about or will Agway or any other propane place have...
• Re: Replacement propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:45:00 -0400
  ...Replacement propane tank? > In a message dated 7/16/08 3:16:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > jeffreyleehartman@GMAIL.COM writes: > > >> Does anyone know...
• Re: Propane Refill Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:04:18 -0500
  In Manitoba :) I couldn’t find anywhere that carried propane last time I was there. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 18, 2019, at...
• WTB westy propane take blowoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:21:17 -0500
  Went to fill mine today after running empty and the BOV was bad, the propane came right out. Point of reference the bleed valve...
• WTB<76> propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fahy
  19 Dec 96 17:21:38 EST
  A friend of mine needs a propane tank complete with valves for his 76 Westy. He wants to mount it on the driver's...
• Re: Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 08:19:50 EDT
  ...Not sure it would work on the propane tanks but if you need a compressed air tank to fill tires with, etc., its worth...
• Re: Propane fill valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:35:09 -0500
  Sorry, I can't give specific advice; but I took my whole tank off and took it to a propane company. They replaced the...
• Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:43:43 -0400
  Saves propane? Big fat hairy deal! It's still not worth my bothering with opening the door and switching over and I believed that...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:44:58 -0800
  At 12/21/2006 04:49 PM, Loren Busch wrote: >After getting a nasty freeze/burn closing the bleeder valve on the propane >tank...
• Re: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 06:59:36 -0500
  ...You only want the propane vapor for burning. I have a gadget for refilling the disposable propane cylinders from a 2 lb bbq tank...
• Re: propane filling problem
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:03:46 -0400
  ...propane filling problem Hi everyone, We just bought our second Westy (87), but are having a problem filling the propane tank. After filling it...
• Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:44:20 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote: > I find propane usually lasts about two weeks full time use on max with a little boiling...
• Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:09:00 -0400
  Since the topic of propane came up, I thought I would offer this. You should be inspecting and painting your tank regularly , especially if...
• Re: butt cold propane diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 18:51:30 -0500
  ...I opened >the regulator valve to my propane tank to make breakfast (fridge really >wasn't needed), and propane started leaking out of the...
• Re: Westy fridge clinic tomorrow, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 07:28:17 -0400
  ...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: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 16 May 2005 07:58:21 -0400
  ...If you could find a way to attach one of those to a westy tank it would help track your propane level. . Happy trails...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:49:42 -0700
  Many campers in Germany have the propane tank located inside the vehicle. Not a big deal. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Westy Fridge while driving and lighting tip(long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 15:37:29 -0700
  ...You can add more and more raw propane and it wont light because no fresh air. You can smell propane but no light. A...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:46:40 -0700
  ...How to Locate Propane Leak > I had a similar problem recently. But I was smelling propane in the garage. > Finally found the leak in...
• Re: Refrigerator Service
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 8 May 2006 10:07:11 -0700
  ...The poor cooling on propane is usually caused by one or more of 3 things. 1. cooling fan not cycling due to bad switch...
• Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 14 May 2007 21:56:22 -0700
  ...spray bed liner on propane tank? > > check the archives with minimal results soooo............. > > has anyone used bed liner on their propane tanks? > > any issues...
• 87 syncro westfakia conversion PROPANE questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Adams
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:51:31 -0700
  ...I do not have the under van original propane tank. I do take this van off road a bit and am thinking that I...
• Re: propane on board and tunnels (was Esurance blacklist)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:07:56 -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: ES-12 Caution
  Historical mailing list - Vidovich John
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:12:22 EDT
  ...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 Tank, right or left mount
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:37:09 -0800
  ...Propane Tank, right or left mount > > > > I have a Propane Tank, haven't installed it yet, was thinking of the > > passen= > > ger side, but...
• Propane Tank Clean Up
  Historical mailing list - Erikson-Coyne
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 20:54:07 -0600
  Listees, thanks for all the recent messages on propane tank usage - very helpful to me as a new Westy owner. Because of its disreputable...
• re:propane gauge?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 May 1997 01:55:34 -0700
  Here's a Friday solution to the propane gauge problem. Take your tank off. Weigh it empty. Fill it and weigh it full. Then...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 09:20:04 -0400
  > I order a 2nd OEM tank from my local propane dealer. It's made in > Manchester Tanks in the USA. The pressure regulator does...
• propane adapter?
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:37:50 -0700
  is there some type of adapter that I can put on my fill valve to make it easier for propane place to fill up...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:17:50 -0700
  ...Anybody have a lead on those? The place where I get my propane doubles as a retail shop for all kinds of related devices...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:29:55 -0700
  ...Need New Propane Shut-off Valve > > Well, the local propane service guy that was going to do the work for me > can't locate...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 06:34:13 -0800
  ...The one and only objection I might have about using a big propane heater is that not knowing how much fuel is in the...
• Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:23:13 +0000
  ...And mine has trouble filling so, I perfer to wait til it is >>completely out before trying. [Those propane monkeys always tell me there...
• Re: propane valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:11:25 -0700
  ...When I went out to the garage this morning I could smell propane. Tightening my fingers around the blue plastic cover of the control...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:05:45 -0700
  ...Replacement propane tank > > >Jason, > > > >The propane bottle inside the car is fine, infact the Europeans seen to > prefer > >a bottle in good condition inside...
• Carver P4 Heaters For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 22:19:51 EDT
  ...Steve '74 Campmobile SKL Enterprises Importing German Side Tents and Accessories, and Carver P4 Propane Heaters for Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan http://members.aol...
• Re: Fw: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:13:50 -0500
  ...Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question >Most likely, you'll also have to replace the two plastic expanding plugs to >re-insert the...
• Propane won't shut off (2)
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 11:15:31 +0200
  ...I can't shut off my propane tank anymore. I turned the appropriate knob all the way right (also tried all the way left...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:31:03 -0500
  At 02:19 PM 11/1/2001, Cary Chiang wrote: >Does anyone know what the PSI is of the propane disposable cylinders the >heater...
• westy propane in europe
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:18:17 -0800
  ...for anyone following the westy-propane-in-europe thread, here's a note from a firm in blighty. cheers, art '82 westy --------------- Dear Art...
• Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:25:08 -0500
  ...Still > dumb to stand out exposed in a lightning storm or use a propane heater > without proper ventilation. and yes, I have used a...
• Re: purging propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 08:46:01 -0700
  ...purging propane tank This is not needed. I have installed many of these tanks and never did this. I think they have nitrogen inside...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 27 May 1998 12:23:13 -0700
  At 11:16 27-05-98 -0700, Craig Standley wrote: >I think I started this thread-I haven't ever had a propane powered...
• Re: Westy LP leaking at tank
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:59:43 -0700
  I bought an 85 Westfalia with a leaky propane tank. The leak occured on the valve stem that turns the tank on/off. (Not...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 19:05:16 -0400
  ...Propane > This will be my first time using the Westy propane operated stuff. Well I > don't know about you folks...... but I'm...
• Re: Venting With Propane Heater
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:56:38 -0700
  ...Venting With Propane Heater > Westy campers, > > Does anyone have a preferred venting method while using a propane heater? > Side widows? Vent windows? Skylight? Combo...
• Re: Dometic Fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 10:52:58 EST
  ...It has been working flawlessly since then, shutting propane service off when in camp with 110 service and restarting the propane service when on...
• Back to that Auto-Stop LPG valve subject...
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 30 May 2007 15:39:25 -0700
  ...I just now got off the phone with a fellow who's been doing propane for 30 years (Roses Propane in Alpine, CA) he...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:36:21 -0500
  ...If the refrigerator is not drawing propane, it might be more difficult to get propane started given the smaller orifice and burner. But get...
• Re: Propane fridges: '76-'79
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 10:25:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I bought mine from a propane supplier in NW Quebec. (Alot of propane fridges up that way) for 450 Canadian (ouch) five years ago...