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Re: Fridge Switch Position
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 20:01:38 -0400
...If you have it switched to 12v DC AND the engine is running AND the propane is lit then you have BOTH heating the...
Under bench Propane heater
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Thu, 7 Apr 94 8:49:49 PDT
...Oh, the heater gets its source of propane from the existing propane tank and based on what they said, it does not use up...
Re: propane tank - where?
Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
Mon, 4 May 1998 21:38:03 +0800
Eric, I would not transport any propane tank that is not bolted down, for a stove try a coleman unleaded stove, I have been...
Re: Westy - propane
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:17:08 -0700
"He used the pliers on something to the right side of the actual pipe where propane goes into...is this right?" Could be the...
fridge not cooling as much as it used to on propane
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:55:45 +0000
I am getting ready to pull my fridge. It works on 110 just fine but it has not beenworking as well on propane. The...
Re: Propane in Bend
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:53:34 -0400
...DoB! Does anyone have a recommend for where to get a propane tank refill in Bend or La Pine? I'm hoping to find...
Re: Propane refill adaptor
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:44:39 -0700
Another real nice item to have for filling or connecting to your propane tank is one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product...
Propane tank valve
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:41:09 -0700
The propane on/off valve on my 84 Westy does not fully turn off. A quick look at the on-line vendors shows whole...
Re: Propane quick disconnect
Historical mailing list - gneiss9
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:00:24 -0600
Hi Jonce, I recently replaced my propane tank and had a local guy make me a rubber hose for my hookup. The company is...
Re: used propane tank for sale
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:34:10 EDT
In a message dated 4/11/09 10:20:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, thargrav@HIWAAY.NET writes: > I don't believe a propane...
Question about propane tank
Historical mailing list - Alice Gibb
Wed, 1 Mar 1995 22:17:47 -0800 (PST)
How do you know where to go to fill up the propane tank on the 'Falia? We would like to top up, but we...
RV Shops, Puget Sound Area?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Apr 1995 14:38:39 +0100
I am in the final stages of getting my Thermal Systems propane catalytic heater ready to install in my bus, but am in need...
Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 07:52:28 -0600
The Propane alarm in the '95 EVC runs off the house battery and will discharge it if the vehicle is not being used regularly...
Re: More Propane Tanks
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 21 May 1998 08:16:55 -0700
...owned for any length of time has eventually needed a new >propane regulator, and I've discovered that the manufacturer,Marshall Brass, >is more...
propane tanks 77 vs 82
Historical mailing list - BILL
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 17:36:50 -0700
...Can I mount a propane tank from a 77 Westy into the same location as the baywindow on the 82 vanagon westy? Meaning under...
running fridge on propane while driving
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:40:08 -0800
Hi, what's the danger of running the propane fridge on a Westy while driving? On the Westfalia.org site, there is a lot...
Re: ODP propane requirements
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 11:01:11 -0600
...http://vegastrailer.com/vts/odp.html Note it states that the requirement applies to "portable, upright propane cylinders...." There is also a link of...
something to ask and add about propane leak
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 1 Aug 2002 09:01:20 -0700
http://www.meeder.com/ I have developed that late vanagon propane leak. Leaks only when the valve is on. Seems to make sense to...
Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:36:32 -0600
Someone recently gave me a 40 gallon propane tank. The guy was working for a big local RV dealer and he said that when...
Re: Refrigerator help-yes, I've already searched the archieves
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 21:55:53 -0700
...Poor propane performance after cleaning This at least the second, maybe the third report I've seen of 'will light and stay lit but...
Re: Keep me from blowing myself up!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:00:11 +0000
> Hey all, > OK, here's the situation: '81 Westy, leaky propane knob on tank. This > is the knob on the tank that you use...
Re: Gauge for Propane Tank?
Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:49:59 -0800
...It would >>> also be nice to add a gauge to know the propane level. Is anyone aware >> of >>> a gauge that works with this...
Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:01:46 -0700
...http://www.recvehicle.com/propane.html "vertical non-stationary" must be updated. And the second paragraph says a lot. " The 1998 Liquefied Petroleum Gas...
Re: Propane Expert Eye Needed: Supply Line To Dometic Fridge (pics)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:10:09 -0700
...20, 2010 3:30 PM > |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > |Subject: Propane Expert Eye Needed: Supply Line To Dometic Fridge (pics) > | > |Hi all. > | > |Do...
Propane Tank/Valve service
Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 09:43:11 -0700
...Anyway, there is the smell of propane when opening the valve to the propane tank. I don't want to work on it myself...
Re: Propane tank fill valve leak
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 08:05:50 -0600
...t remember the name right now. -Andrew FOx 86 Westy (dual propane tanks) Ft. Collins CO On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, BajaLeo wrote: > Hello...
Re: Westy Propane Tube Size ??
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:31:02 -0700
...The nut size is 13/16 inch. (Propane system parts are American sizes, not Metric) Every Home Depot I've been to sells the...
Re: Propane line help
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:02:15 -0400
...Propane line help Why bother with the extend-a-stay? With the fridge not needing propane anymore, the stock Westy tank should last for...
Heat: Gas vs. Propane
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:36:06 -0500
With winter approaching and much talk about heat, I'm wondering about the benefits and problems of gas and propane heat. My understanding was...
Propane Requalification
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 13:08:56 -0700
...For information about cylinder inspection and requalification, mail propane@lpg.com or consult your propane gas dealer. Your cylinder should also bear a decal...
Re: Propane filler valve.
Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:55:48 -0400
...Hello all, In attempting to fill the propane tank Saturday I was told that the valve is �struck� and would not allow any propane...
Re: propane valve leak
Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:10:45 -0700
...propane valve leak If I recall correctly, someone wrote in maybe about a month ago, perhaps it was a little bit longer about their...
Re: propane explosion
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 11 May 2007 00:02:07 -0400
...What we know for sure it's that eveything in the van is 20yo plus! So yea, go buy a propane detector, it's...
Re: Propane Fillup?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:11:21 -0700
...I found this Q&A on <http://www.grillman.com/propane_tankregs.htm> " Q: I have a horizontal cylinder on my recreational vehicle. Are...
Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:43:06 -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: too much propane?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 22:04:15 -0500
At 4/2/02 09:19 PM, you wrote: >> In the future, I will have to tell propane person to just fill it >>until...
Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:17:30 -0500
...In preparation for the long trip we made this > >summer, I filled up with propane from a vendor I have never used > >before. Since...
Re: used propane tank for sale
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:37:39 EDT
...were talking about the westy propane tanks, which are essentially part of the vehicle. ive never had anyone refuse to refill them because they...
Solution for dim propane LED
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:30:24 -0800
Hello, I've always been less than happy with the dim LED that shows if the propane is lit on the Westy panel. I...
Re: Westy Fridge Project
Historical mailing list - kW
Mon, 17 May 1999 07:01:13 -0700
Hi Volks, If you remember I started my fridge Saturday morning to drain the remaining propane in my tank. As of 7:00 am...
Re: leaky propane valve on Westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 22:07:24 +0000
...Mine does the same thing so I stopped at the local propane wholesaler and asked. Response: They all do that after a while. Not...
Re: too much propane?
Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:25:57 -0800
Propane coming from small vent? hole in bottom of regulater indicated the failure of the regulator on my westy as I was preparing to...
Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:04:41 -0800
...can tell me if these are > left-hand thread? these are the copper-line fittings right at the propane > tank, on an '85 Westy.
Refrigerator report
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:46:27 -0700
...The big deal was getting the frig in, free of propane leaks and operating. All three are done, thanks to the generous list assistance...
Re: REGO smaller propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:35:41 -0400
...2 stage units you have to cut and >reterminate/flare the propane lines to make them fit. That's probably not a bad thing...
Re: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:40:35 -0500
...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 and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:03:27 -0700
...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 tank anatomy
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:06:11 -0800
...the "inside" of my propane tank "filler" valve is also threaded and takes the smaller filler nozzle at the propane station. Why not set...
propane fill question
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 12 Feb 97 19:47:00 EST
Hey all, Well, soon I'll get the propane tank on my '81 Westy filled. I want to make sure that I know the...
Re: 12V fridge necessary?
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:58:50 +0000
...Why use propane when the battery power is free. (Actually I'm not that cheap, but I'd rather not have to fill that...
Re: Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:15:24 -0800
Robyn, I put a threaded T in the propane line to the stove burners right at the spot where you disconnect the existing line...
Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:19:25 -0800
...Does anyone know what the PSI is of the propane disposable cylinders the heater is designed to use? Cary --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Make a...
Re: more propane questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:24:45 -0400
At 02:50 PM 10/18/2002, Gordy Jones wrote: >So I guess I don't have much experience with propane. When you turn...
Re: cost of propane fill??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2005 22:08:19 -0400
...cost of propane fill?? I usually fill about twice a year all ways at the same place. For years it has only cost between...
Re: Propane Cooler
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:43:54 +0000
...Propane cooler Allo Has anyone used a propane cooler before and if yes, would you have recommend= ations on the best products? Thanks Alain...
Re: "Extend a stay" propane device
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:55:18 -0700
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: "Extend a stay" propane device > > Hi there: > > I saw a reference to a device called an "extend a stay...
Re: Propane & Dynamat, etc.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:24:42 -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 questions...
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Fri, 9 Sep 2005 21:54:13 -0400
...Will it light on > propane without being hooked to 12v? > > So, with that in mind, I have a few questions. > > When I am lighting...
Re: Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Wed, 7 Oct 2015 10:10:28 -0400
...Our Westfalia propane tanks are much heavier and stronger than those. (a crazy thing is emptying the propane tank for rebuild - I did it...
Re: more propane questions
Historical mailing list - dr
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:31:43 -0400
i dont recall ever hearing a hiss in my propane tank when opening the valve and certainly dont smell propane. i just went out...