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• Re: Dometic frig question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:29:56 -0400
  ...Check your exhaust and inline pipes to be sure they are clear of cobwebs and that you have adequate propane (and propane pressure). Under...
• Eurovan propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:36:12 -0500
  Hi All, I'm kicking around the idea of adding a propane tank to my vanagon (non-westy). GoWesty is selling the Eurovan tank...
• Re: testing westy prop tank w/o propane?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:54:30 -0700
  ...Jim On Mar 15, 2012, at 2:28 PM, Spencer Allen wrote: > I have a propane leak at some point in my 85 westy...
• Refridge propane usage
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:10:48 -0700
  My propane ran out over night. I filled it and started the refrigerator on the 15th of July, other than boiling one coffee pot...
• Re: Just joined the criminally insane...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 01:47:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Could someone who has installed either a second battery ... <snip> I have the vanagon that the bently manual calls "camper with non-propane refrigerator...
• Adding a propane heater?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Trumble
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 13:53:06 -0800
  Trying to figure out how I can add a small propane heater to an '87 GL with a Country Homes Camper conversion. Looking suggestions...
• Re: Where can I find a westy mud deflector for the propane tank area?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:38:57 -0600
  ...This is the > single rubber flap that keeps the driver's wheel from slinging mud onto the > propane equipment. > > Thanks, > > Jim Van Cafe: http...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:20:07 -0700
  On 9/7/05, Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks <gary2a@telus.net> wrote: <SNIP> << Another point, propane burns cleaner than gasoline or diesel and is...
• WTB Vanagon Westfalia Propane Tank or just fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:28:31 -0800
  Hi, I just tried filling the propane tank on a recently purchased 87 Westy and it leaks at the fill valve. Does anybody know...
• Propane Overflow Valve Leaks -- Repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:45:17 -0700
  My 85 Westy has a slow leak out of the propane overflow valve. This is the kind with the manual valve that you must...
• Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. 12 volt operation.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:50:10 -0500
  ...There are many that feel it is un-safe to drive with the propane on and an open flame. Then there is the hassle...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:24:56 +0000
  ...I was threatened with banishment from type2 one time because I posted a message about a Coleman propane heater. I got a rather nasty...
• How can I get the stove/fridge to work 1st time user HELP PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 06:16:44 -0700
  ...I installed the unit myself into the bus, and had the propane filled yesterday. All the wiring is correct, but it doesn't seem...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:09:57 -0700
  ...We have a > propane supplier that services houses but I don't think you can drive up to > their depot and get a bottle...
• Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:32:05 -0400
  I am plumbing in my new propane tank and decided to pull the copper tubing as well and replace it. In the future I...
• Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 May 2000 09:35:18 -0700
  ...The other is white. > >Interestingly, my propane guy (and I seem to recall the instructions to my >regulator confirmed) that teflon tape isn't...
• Propane Tank Plugs
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 23 May 2000 11:35:28 -0400
  Folks, I've mailed the Propane Tank Plugs last friday to Mark Hooper (HOOPERM@ci.charleston.sc.us). It cost me $3.00 to...
• re. AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:29:34 -0700
  ...See a picture of my AFM at http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm Gary Lee
• Re: Major exhaust woes! (Stud replacement???!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:26:45 -0600
  ...Don't even attempt using a propane torch, it's a waste of time and energy. The heat that propane puts out is not...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:41:27 -0400
  It's not intended to be a do it yourself exercise working on propane tanks, people who do it are taking responsibility on themselves...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:20:04 -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: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:22:42 -0500
  ...Can you calculate BTU produced in there somewhere? How many BTU is the little buddy rated? Refilling propane cylinders: I have several that I...
• Re: Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:21:13 -0500
  ...Propane fired fridges can last for a couple of weeks on 2.8 gallons of propane (i.e. the standard external Westfalia propane tank...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:12:15 -0400
  ...The holes in the floor to let leaking propane out also requires holes up high for air to enter to replace the propane. The...
• Re: old propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:46:03 -0700
  No need to buy a new tank- go to a Propane Tank shop and get it re-certified. Also, if you suspect that the...
• propane fridge for 78' Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:03:07 PST
  ...Has anyone converted their 79' or below Westfalia fridge to run on propane instead of 12VDC? I think the American conversions are easier to...
• Re: Need propane regulator for 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 02:25:12 -0700
  Bryan Feddish wrote: > > Well it seems I need a new propane regulator for my Westy so if anyone out there has a used one...
• propane clearance in Winnebagos?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 15:29:26 -0600
  ...The propane tank and fittings looked different and it appeared the tank it fitted up higher or shaped differently so that there is more...
• Fumes? from fridge
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:32:32 -0800
  ...It's not propane. It smells hot, like burned gases? Anybody experience this while running the fridge on propane? Leo
• Re: Westy Fridge Performance
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 17:31:44 -0400
  ...It is quite permissible to run the fridge on propane all summer and never turn it off. You will need to refill your propane...
• Re: Propane Tank, right or left mount
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:35:55 -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...
• Paging Mike Boland (Was: Propane Furnace Suggestions)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 09:21:18 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> > >>> >Looking for suggestions on a good propane >>> >furnace/heater for my Vanagon. During the course of >>> >my current "refit" if...
• NVC [Friday] Natural Gas regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:47:06 -0800
  ...No, not a propane regulator, but a natural gas regulator. Our barbecue is a natural gas type and is connected to a spigot on...
• New Carver P4 Propane or rebuilt EBERSPACHER gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:21:52 -0400
  ...New Carver P4 Propane or rebuilt EBERSPACHER gasoline I am looking into purchasing a heater for my 85 westy and want to know what...
• Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:23:07 -0700
  Thanks for all the responses! :) So, I cleaned & refurbished my dometic, but was out of propane so reinstalled it w/o checking the function...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:42:49 -0400
  ...More propane capacity needed >Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:09:22 -0600 > >I'm not sure if it's unique to the earlier...
• Re: Dometic drain plug removal; 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 21:07:38 -0400
  ...The problem, I believe, is caused by having air in the propane line to the fridge Here is a procedure that has always worked...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:55:21 -0700
  Not sure how the fridge 'caused' the RV fire as long as everything is working correctly (cars and trucks without propane appliances do catch...
• What is the procedure to fill propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 13:43:47 -0800
  ...What is the procedure to fill propane tank? / Toronto List Memebers where do you go to fill? What is the procedure to fill the...
• Propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:07:47 EDT
  ...In attempting to fill the propane tank Saturday I was told that the = valve is =93struck=94 and would not allow any propane to...
• Re: Dometic 182 - no flame 'cause no propane - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 17 May 2000 04:30:29 -0400
  ...Wednesday, May 17, 2000 2:13 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Dometic 182 - no flame 'cause no propane - HELP! > I've spent the last few hours...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:33:16 -0700
  ...I'm not a propane person. I really question the need for purging and, if it were that dangerous to not purge the tank...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:05:36 -0400
  Since when is it a good idea to operate any propane appliance 'indoors'? I'm under the impression that any propane appliance either needs...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:32:43 -0700
  ...of propane from a small 1 lb. canister shaking the > tank as I expelled the propane, added another 4 oz. and the tank works...
• Re: Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:52:39 -0500
  ...When the tank is full, propane bleeds out and the valve is closed. My problem is that the bleeder won't shut off all...
• Domtic Fridge Igniter problem, RM182B in my '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reynolds
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:46:38 -0700
  I've had this really aggravating problem with my Fridge Igniter not being energized when I select the Propane mode. Both DC and AC...
• Re: Nitrous on diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 22:14:28 +1200
  >Yes, with propane injection, and very careful mixture tuning. >Otherwise, NASA will be calling you to stop launching diesel pistons >into orbit! >TEMiller > >Andrew...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:33:58 -0400
  ...They also have fittings to use that on board tank for > your BBQ grill or propane stove. We carry this: http://www.busdepot.com...
• Connecting two propane tanks..help
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 18:35:43 -0700
  I have installed a second propane tank on my 91 Westy... I know I saw directions on how to connect the primary and secondary...
• Re: Where can I find a westy mud deflector for the propane tank area?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:58:42 -0500
  > This is the single rubber flap that keeps > the driver's wheel from slinging > mud onto the propane equipment. It's this one: http...
• Re: co/propane/propex
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:30:08 -0700
  ...unless you install another propane tank under the sliding door. I'm in the process of doing that now and have also removed the...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:49:39 -0400
  Hose assemblies for gas/propane have to be UL or FM listed and approved for indoor use. Do some reading. Try to do this...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:37:50 -0700
  ...I >was camping on the shore of SC and ran out of propane. There was no place >that could fill a Westy's tank...
• Help: Howto replace westy propane regulator with busdepot aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 09:30:47 -0700
  Hi, My '82 Westy has the original propane regulator. It developed a small leak in the membrane. (can sometimes hear hiss and smell propane...
• is it safe to heat w/ propane while driving?
  Historical mailing list - chris mcclellan
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 00:43:06 -0800
  ...welding place where i got the refillable 10# propane tank was really worried about the propane sloshing & causing an explosion. Does anyone have a...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 21 Nov 2015 18:40:02 -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: Need help with propane filling! Can the fill valve stick?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:48:16 -0500
  Just make sure that if your tank is truly "empty" or has been very low on propane, that you have a vacuum pulled on...
• Re: The propane filling question tested...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 22 May 2005 11:55:46 -0700
  ...Cadge propane from other campers by using this technique to add a little to the Westy tank every day or so, or hook a...
• Re: propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 17:37:32 -0400
  ...propane heaters > > > > >>I was just scoping out the Coleman portable propane catalytic heater >>designed for indoor use. Do any of you have this? Strong...
• One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:25:31 -0700
  ...running on propane. In my case, about three years ago now, the fan quit, burned out. Even after pulling the 'fridge, replacing the fan...