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• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Aug 2006 (#2006-643)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 22:49:40 -0700
  ...Seeped some after propane guy filled it. > Stopped a few miles later and cloud of propane hissing out. Danger? > Only > if a spark occurred...
• "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:34:01 -0400
  It seems like propane tanks are widely available in the US. Everyone from a grocery store to a gas station has them. Has anyone...
• Re: propane stove knobs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:45:12 -0700
  ...That is good! She especially likes the > knobs on the propane stove. Anybody have a good way to childproof these?? > > Thanks > Jeff > 85 Westfalia...
• Fridge works on propane
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:04:34 -0400
  Thanks to all that helped with me getting my Dometic 182 B to light on propane. The thing that finally did it was plugging...
• How to Locate Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Fri, 25 May 2001 16:26:23 -0400
  ...But I was smelling propane in the garage. Finally found the leak in the regulator after crawling under the van. A tiny crack or...
• Re: Need help with propane filling! Can the fill valve stick?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 14:37:29 -0500
  At 01:47 PM 3/21/2002, 80 Westy Pokey wrote: >Frank Condelli has instructions on his site for fitting a >propane tank gauge...
• Re: Propane upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 1 May 2003 15:39:09 -0700
  Mervyn Readman wrote: >where I would go to upgrade the valve on my propane tank so it is legal with the new changes. > > OPD...
• Re: re propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 07:37:09 -0400
  ...When the propane comes out of the bleeder than turn off bbq tank close bleeder and disconnect bbq tank from westy tank. <snip> What...
• Looking for propane filler mod
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:10:50 -0600
  ...and can't seem to find the "mod" that I want: PROPANE FILLER EXTENSION I can remember the page vividly...I even borrowed the...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:43:34 -0500
  ...Most people think diesel > and WVO, but in Canada and parts of Europe propane can make sense. > > I converted a Vanagon to propane a...
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:31:53 -0700
  One could always make the first post................................ 'seeking tips on installing my new propane tank I just got from Bus Depot' ........ thus saving people...
• Re: Propane tank size and recommended capacity
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:55:16 -0400
  ...Propane tank size and recommended capacity > > Hi folks, > > I have my book but it is paper and not something I can quickly read. > > Can...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:30:41 -0700
  ...I take a couple trips each summer on the Lower Deschutes, and have often wondered if I could bring my propane smoker, or if...
• Putting Side Rocker Mouldings on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 May 1997 13:51:33 -0400
  ...My question is, were these mouldings originally used on any Westies, or just on the multivan campers (without propane)? If they weren't originally...
• Re: Propane tanks - USA
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 13:21:21 -0500
  ...Propane tanks - USA >I was in the welding store today and there's a notice on the counter >that starting (now? soon?) all new...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:56:35 -0500
  Re, propane hog: Say what now? At 650 BTU/hour, your Westy RM182 fridge is the loser in a propane eating contest with any...
• Re: Propane tank size and recommended capacity
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:27:49 -0700
  ...Propane tank size and recommended capacity > > Hi folks, > > I have my book but it is paper and not something I can quickly read. > > Can...
• Re: Eurovan propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:31:18 -0500
  Dennis, Why do you say no tunnels? I've driven through lots of tunnels in my '67 Chev hot rod truck/camper with propane...
• Re: More Mr heater..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:46:17 -0800
  I like the science...but not enough to go find and study all the permutations of whether catalytic propane heaters produce less water vapor...
• re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:54:24 -0500
  Hi folks, I read the description of the refillable small propane tank. Also Alexa tells me there is something called a Mr. Heater propane...
• Re: refrigerator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:47:18 -0400
  ...Operating the fridge for short periods on propane such as lunch stops and stuff cases excess moisture and corrosion to form in the tubes...
• Re: filling propane
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:44:25 -0600
  ...Here is a previous posting of how I solved the propane filling problem: (If you are afraid to, or unable to do it yourself...
• Re: Propane autostop valve question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 09:55:52 -0400
  ...The bleeder will always allow propane to escape if it is opened, it's plumbed directly to the correct fill level in the tank...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:25:11 -0700
  ...alex@mevay.org> wrote: > I appreciate all the info here; some propane tank work has been on my list. > > What's the best procedure...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:13:03 +0000
  ...Need New Propane Shut-off Valve Hey Folks, Anybody?  Venders?  I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve from anywhere. Any...
• Re: Propane Refill Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 20 Jul 2019 19:41:19 -0400
  Anywhere that sells auto propane can fill it. Never had an issue. Some want a min $10 charge though. Find an older taxi business...
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:49:28 -0500
  ...That makes sense if the propane has been shut off for some time. On 11/25/2010 11:32 AM, Robert Stevens wrote: > No...
• Re: Propane detector location
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:13:46 -0600
  Since propane is heavier than air (1.5 to 1 for air) if you're looking to detect just unburned propane, low is best...
• Re: Propane Problem
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Thu, 22 May 1997 15:30:49 -0500
  Robin Davies wrote: > > All Knowing Vanamaniacs, > > Went to have my propane tank filled on "Leslie" 87 Syncro Westy in > preparation for the upcoming three...
• Re: Diesel Westy Dometic Fridge: No 12V functioning: Where's the Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 23:54:58 -0400
  ...I knew the propane would be much better, but I >don't know (and must know) how long I can expect cold groceries on...
• fridge lighting
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 03:24:50 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>So I have a Westy&nbsp;fridge that I purchased hooked up to a westy propane tank in...
• Re: Refrigerator propane consumption
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 22:31:13 -0700
  ...I'd like to hear about what was available. > at night so we ran the propane-fired furnace. Again, I'd like to hear...
• re: eurovan/winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 02:36:32 -0600 (MDT)
  ...new asking price: $41,500 > >has A/C, generator, microwave, propane stove & propane furnace/heater, > >shower & toilet, and is wired for television (? that's...
• Re: ssolar cell for ev
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:59:15 -0800
  ...What's wrong with using propane? It will even burn at night :)
• WTB: Propane Filler Assembly (This ever happen to you?)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:47:58 -0500
  Anyone want to sell me the filling assembly off of their old rusted propane tank? (Mine's an '87) My filler has sprung a...
• Re: So let's talk about carrying green 1 LB Coleman cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:55:30 -0700
  ...ideally ...any on baord propane is vented to the outside . propane is heavier than air. If I had an internally mounted propane bottle...I...
• Re: Propane Tank Clean Up
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 22:47:22 -0800
  ...We then took it to a propane place, and they replaced all the valves and gave it the ok. Ri & Glen 87 Westy 67...
• Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:00:59 -0400
  Although it is impossible to measure it costs more to operate on battery than it does on propane. In fact if you live in...
• Re: Propane bleeder valve gloves..
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:50:47 -0800
  ...Getting propane in California > I've run into the same thing and I believe it was also in California. > Pulled in and said I...
• Propane (additional capacity)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:14:54 -0700
  ...I don't have to maneuver the whole van to within reach of some grumpy propane dispenser.. In Mexico, that is often impossible anyhow...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:35:16 -0700
  ...plugs in there. > > The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really > designed > for this additional load, so on camping...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:26:50 -0700
  ...thatjacksblog.__blogspot.com/2014/06/propane-__modification-to-campsite-__smoker.html > <http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/propane-modification-to-campsite-smoker.html>> > -- > Jack...
• Re: used propane tank for sale
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:04:14 -0700
  2009/4/11 Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net>: > I don't believe a propane shop can legally fill a tank that an individual > has...
• Propane tank color-- need to knw ASAP
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 22:51:46 -0800
  I need to know what color propane tanks were on new campers. Does anyone know? Were they the color of the van or black...
• Re: Propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:39:10 -0400
  At 07:22 PM 7/17/2002, Clive Smith wrote: >Can anyone tell me about the propane tanks fitted underneath the side >opoosite sliding...
• Re: westy propane in europe
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:30:36 -0600
  >Its my understanding that in Europe propane as a fuel is more >popular and cheaper to run than gas (petrol) so I'm told...
• Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 09:28:39 -0800
  So I have an 85 westy with a non-fillable propane tank. Apparently it has the aluminum autofill valve, which is not rebuildable. The...
• Re: Eurovan propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:50:13 -0500
  Haven't you all seen the signs prior to tunnel entrances that tell you to pull over for inspection if you have a propane...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:09:54 -0700
  ...battery when you've > got the propane to run it while camping? I've found running the fridge on the auxiliary battery to be...
• Re: Propane regulator questions opinions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:50:37 -0400
  ...Propane regulator questions opinions On Mon, 19 Apr 2004, Doug in Calif wrote: > The guy at Suburban Propane said the double regulators will push...
• RE:Propane Level
  Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 20:00:44 -0700
  > > > > > Walt - How do you "check" your propane level? > > > > /martha > > > I pull up next to the big fill tank and ask the person on-duty...
• More fridge help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 16:25:33 -0600
  ...I have now completed a more thorough evaluation of all propane related fridge parts and it's still not cooling. The only remaining test...
• propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 23 May 2001 11:41:41 -0700
  I am getting an occasional and very faint smell of propane from my '90 Westy (130K miles). The valve is off and if the...
• Re: old propane tank lost cause?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:34:47 -0400
  At 10:52 AM 7/20/2001, Ed Carroll wrote: >I have, however, witnessed and reported on a fiery propane explosion >that was caused...
• WTB: Curtain Rail / Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - cz137
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:20:09 -0700
  ...I also need a propane tank. If you have either of these items, or have a good source that I might find them, please...
• Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:02:16 -0700
  ...It started the first time we tried on propane back in 1995 (at a campground near Union Oregon) and hasn't failed us since...
• Re: West Propane tanks & east coast tunnels
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:50:33 +0000
  Interesting.  I avoided those tunnels a long time ago due to the propane tank,  I brought it up to the list and was told...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:13:14 -0700
  ...Your local commercial propane shop* should be able to fix you right up. Jim * local commercial propane shop = the company that sets and fills...
• Resolution of propane woes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:09:50 +0000
  I replace my old rectangular regulator on my Westy propane system with a newer "round" model. To catch you up, I have a failure...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:00:40 -0400
  ...Once the propane is actually running in >>> the >>> stove, the fridge will start more easily. >>> >>