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• Westy propane tank repair advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 15:59:56 -0700
  ...I'm also not entirely comfortable with the idea of working on the propane system myself--propane kind of freaks me out. Since there...
• Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:39:52 -0500
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The fridge uses so little propane gas the effort just is not worth it. > Basically propane is a...
• Re: Westfalia Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 09:52:07 -0400
  ...I get a kick out watching the station hand put three pounds of propane in the tank and then turn and say it must...
• propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:14:48 -0700
  As I wrote a couple days ago, Mellow Yellow has developed a teeny propane leak, the slightest of whiffs, even with the main shutoff...
• Re: Propane tank conversion..
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:31:50 -0600
  ...He did do some mods inside the sink cabinet, t-ing off of the line to allow for a propane heater. http://groups.msn...
• Another propane leak!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:15:10 +0000
  ...There is always a stone guard on the tank, so I don't think it got hit unless the propane filler guy smacked it...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:36:06 -0700
  ...Now everyone wants to switch to propane. Of course you know the rest- supply and demand will drive up the price of propane. Finally...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:56:06 -0400
  At 03:41 PM 8/14/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote: >My Dometic refrigerator failed to ignite on propane one time, and >that was recent...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:59:15 -0500
  ...Mike Loren Busch wrote: > More on the glove/propane problem > We're getting a lot of good responses here and I think that rubber...
• Propane Detectors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 13 May 2007 15:58:17 -0700
  ...Anyway, I'd like to get a propane detector before we head out camping. Any tips on which ones to look for? It appears...
• Re: Propane Expert Eye Needed: Supply Line To Dometic Fridge (pics)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:09:08 -0400
  ...online, but IF bends poorly done, >would they constrict flow of propane enough to affect flame size? These wouldn't. Not the prettiest job...
• Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:50:06 -0400
  At 10:35 AM 3/22/2009, Robert Keezer wrote: >your gas appliance.The 20% space above the liquid propane is needed >for the...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:55:37 -0500
  >> . So, unless someone has nosomia, like my wife (which means that my silent ones go undetected, a blessing in a marriage), a propane detector...
• Converting an '83 Vanagon to propane
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 95 08:01:57 EST
  I've just aquired an an '83 Vanagon and am interested in converting it to run on propane. I have heard that there are...
• Re: A close call with propane....
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 00:22:26 EDT
  You might want to invest in a propane detector. Wouldn't stop the gas from getting turned on (unless you get the expensive kind...
• Re: Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 15:39:55 -0700
  ...The propane guy dosen't seem that sharp! Ed Henckel
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:56:30 -0500
  Do you guys have any idea, of how large them LP tanks would have to really be, to get father than just around the...
• Re: propane in the city?
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 15:53:29 -0700
  ...where does one find propane service for a > westy > in our fair city? one "service" station guy says there is none, gotta > hit > the...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 11:00:29 -0400
  ...that may be a bit safer than propane. Opinions? >Also, if you ever use a propanetorch to check for vacuum leaks, air out >the...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 May 2005 22:48:08 -0400
  ...opened the overfill/check > valve, > liquid propane imed. came out. > > Does that mean it was/is already full? Or did I/we do something...
• Venting With Propane Heater
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 22:27:47 -0500
  Westy campers, Does anyone have a preferred venting method while using a propane heater? Side widows? Vent windows? Skylight? Combo? How do I know...
• Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:02:37 -0700
  David, Different substances vaporize at different temperatures; water at 212F - butane at around 33F, IIRC, and propane at somewhere around -44F. In doing some...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:16:10 -0700
  ...There is no propane vapor coming out of the bleed valve, just air that faintly smells of propane. Dang it. This isn't right...
• Re: Propane tank size and recommended capacity
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:04:34 -0700
  https://fropane.com/80-percent-rule-propane-tank-never-full/ On Sun, Jun 27, 2021, 7:24 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Westy propane tank repair advice needed � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:10:44 EDT
  ...Westy propane tank repair advice needed < < < Topin, do not fear propane. Just be careful and you will survive this ordeal. First remove the tank...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 15:50:13 -0600
  Here in aurora I have quite a few places I can get a fill and even if I had a propane vehicle. The trick...
• FW: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 15 May 2005 21:58:09 -0700
  ...The rest of us commonly > bound folks may be curious as to where you can fill your own propane tank, or in > some instances...
• Re: Auxiliary propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:37:36 -0600
  ...Auxiliary propane tank Marshall brass sells a product called "Extend-A-Stay tee which installs between the regulator and tank. There are a few...
• mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:13:09 -0700
  Prepping for a trip and figuring that after almost four years the propane might be getting low, I found in the Yellow Pages that...
• Re: Prices and German vs. U.S Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 12:44:53 -0800
  ...The BIG advantage is that the Westie propane valves are mounted into the side of the body, so they don't snag on roots...
• Re: Propane valve replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 09:55:56 -0400
  At 08:30 7/10/99 -0500, John Koloen wrote: >I've had to replace my propane auto-filler valve with a non-autofiller...
• Source for Propane Tank Fill Valve?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Sun, 4 May 2003 15:34:40 -0400
  The propane tank on my '84 Westy does not want to accept a fill. The local propane guy says it's the fill valve...
• Re: Extend a stay propane device
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 08:06:46 -0400
  ...canopy. >I also appreciate the comfort of knowing that if the propane > tank empties I can use another flex hose supplied with the kit...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 6 May 2006 00:03:40 -0400
  I replaced my propane tank recently, so a couple of things to mention. First, get some brake cleaner and Super Penetrant. Use the brake...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 25 May 2002 21:02:16 -0400
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane .htm FES Autogas has "Dough-nut tanks" that occupy the space normally reserved for the...
• Re: propane filling problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:44:08 -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: heaters and propane
  Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
  04 Jan 96 09:52:35 EST
  ...heaters and propane Volks, I've been wanting to install a vented propane heater in my bus for some time. One thing I am...
• Westu Propane Problem
  Historical mailing list - Colleen Easley
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 10:53:01 +0000
  ...I have a 85 Westy and this winter found that the auto stop-fill valve on the propane tank has blown. No problem, me...
• Re: Disposable (?) propane cylinders/are disposable
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:55:33 -0600
  ...And an article from a propane dealer about the moisture content of propane, and rust in tanks. Hmmmm.....stuff to think about. bmc :) "Faith...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Wed, 25 May 2005 10:19:51 -0700
  this is the second time that i've read a posting about somebody running their fridge on propane while driving. any kind of airflow...
• Propane Pipelines
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 4 May 2012 17:51:31 -0400
  A QUESTION- When I installed my new propane tank i had to cut the copper lines in order to mate with new tank. I...
• Fridge/propane woes
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ellingson
  Thu, 11 May 2000 17:28:57 -0900
  85 westy's stove has a tough time working using the propane. I am able to get it to work just fine after some...
• Re: propane install
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:48:21 -0700
  ...Willam > i bought a new propane tank to install on my 85 westy. how difficult an > install is this? should i have the local...
• Re: Smell gas...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:47:02 -0400
  ...Good for finding propane leaks, and gas leaks. I bought mine from Fox Tool & Supply (which used to sell Duracool and now sells a...
• fridge light question and fridge on propane
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:50:48 -0700
  ...using it if possible? I also noticed I have fewer problems with mosquitoes when I run the fridge on propane instead of electricity. Gary
• Propane take fill valve anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 10:36:42 -0500
  I have been experimenting toward the idea of putting a fill valve on my westy's propane tank that will be easier to fill...
• Oops...Gallons, NOT Pounds!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 08:44:02 -0800
  ...How many pounds of propane does the tank hold? >>> >>>2. How long will the fridge last on the propane while running. >>> >>> >>>tia, >>>kris >>>-- >>>http...
• Re[2]: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 28 Apr 97 09:26:00 PDT
  ...I run propane 24-7 and the tank lasts the same amount as if you were parked and running propane all the time. I...
• Re: Would this in any way be useful on or adaptable to a westy propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:14:07 -0700
  ...Would this in any way be useful on or adaptable to a westy propane |tank? | |It's a cheapie, there may be better ones...
• Re: Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 13:54:46 -0400
  ...You may be right, but I did not do this because 1)it is illegial for Propane vendors to refuel an unlabeled tank, not...
• Re: Keep me from blowing myself up!
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 00:32:04 -0500 (EST)
  > tossing a cigarette my way...)? Do the propane fill places have the > capability to recover propane from a tank? If anyone can give me...
• Propane powered Vanagon (Was: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links))
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 07:32:35 -0500
  ...Is it his? Don't know... > ><http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propan e.htm> > >Dave >-- >Dave Carpenter > >Whatever you wish for...
• Re: pulling the stove/fridge?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:29:23 -0600
  >>im afraid this means disconnecting the propane, which im sad to say is almost completely full currently. (can you purge it yourself, or should...
• Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:11:46 -0600
  ...Also there is original info on the propane tank & valves. They should be available for sale if you look enough. I have my original...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:56:28 -0400
  It's not the burning of propane. That's just a heat source. Ammonia is the key to refrigeration. It has an interesting property...
• Re: Need help with my '87 propane charge valve
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 15:19:44 -0600
  >Perhaps, I just don't know how use the propane fill valve on the '87 syncro I >just bought. >I've had 10 filling...
• Re: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:17:30 -0400
  Bonjour Ben, >Hey VW maniaco grandio friendo, >........... >(I never tried last year!! I am so damn scared of having propane running in >my van...
• Re: Parking near New York City - no westy's in tunnels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:23:15 -0400
  ...The Maryland tunnels also prohibit it and the Chesapeake requires the propane tank to be closed. Sometimes they will even check and tag it...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 25 May 2002 19:03:37 -0700
  ...Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE tobe Cylindrical? > Say guys...... Instead of spending that grand on propane tanks, send...
• refrigerator question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:50:05 -0500
  ...I typically run it on battery on the road, propane in camp or for stops of even fifteen or twenty minutes. Going down and...