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• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:52:56 -0400
  ...Propane tank fill valve > > > > So, anybody have any idea how much pressure it takes to open the fill > valve > > to let the propane in...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator cooling mystery, '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 16:42:46 -0700
  ...Since the flue IS the metal being heated and the propane heat source for the boiler tube it's adjacent to, it is important...
• fridge....saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:19:28 -0700
  ...I occasionally get a small "poof" which sounds like it is getting a puff of propane. Then the sparker stops sparking (and the amber...
• Re: Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 06:38:21 EDT
  ...OK my bad, I just checked www.canadiantire.ca and they no longer have propane gauges. This is probably why Frank pulled the article...
• Re: Where can I find a westy mud deflector for the propane tank area?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:10:02 -0500
  ...This is the > single rubber flap that keeps the driver's wheel from slinging mud onto the > propane equipment. > > Thanks, > > Jim > > Jim, Here is...
• Re: Translucent propane cylinders on Ebay $29
  Historical mailing list - Brion SABBATINO
  Wed, 21 May 2008 10:34:13 -0600
  ...Translucent propane cylinders on Ebay $29 Not for mounting under your Westy, but if you carry a separate BBQ size propane tank these are...
• Re: Propane Regulator: What's this hole?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 May 2012 11:11:26 -0400
  At 10:57 AM 5/29/2012, Steve Williams wrote: >Van Cafe in Santa Cruz installed this new propane tank, valve, and >regulator in...
• Re: 2006 Sprinter custom built "Westy" photos
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:17:57 -0700
  ...There is a huge propane tank under the van, similar to Vanagon but much larger. It provides propane for the hot water heater, stovetop...
• Fw: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 22:50:10 -0500
  ...Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question Just pull -- it is only two straight pins that is holding it there. Cheers, MJS
• Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 May 1999 09:39:53 -0400
  ...Seems to start after 2 days of use (on propane) regardless of ambient weather conditions. It gets worse from there, and a major defrosting...
• Re: HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 17:13:20 -0700
  Just for reference purposes, where was the intermittent connection? My fridge is working on propane and 120V right now, but nothing's happening on...
• Re: Propane regulator questions opinions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 21:58:21 -0400
  On Mon, 19 Apr 2004, Doug in Calif wrote: > The guy at Suburban Propane said the double regulators will push the gas > further but...
• Re: L.O.L. capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:26:56 -0600
  ...and Don't be so hard on yourself, many of us poor clueless people have bought Westies. ;-) David (dsl82wsty) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >How big is the propane...
• Re: Propane bleeder valve gloves..
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:02:46 -0800
  ...I won't carry propane bottles inside my rig just because of that. It's bad enough to have the propane lines inside for...
• Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:00:37 -0400
  ...It runs great on 110 & 12V. & It always lights right up on propane. My only problem is keeping it stocked ;-) Maybe I'm also...
• Re: ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Unclejohn
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 10:56:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...thoughts of s'mores, mosquitos, and propane. > since there is no NEW knowledge in the universe, i'll draw from an > earlier post of...
• Re: 85 Westy 10% valve stuck - which way to open?
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 19:36:16 -0600
  ...Finally I installed a regular propane valve and never had difficulties filling the propane tank. While filling, the operator opens the bleed valve, and...
• Re: clay pot heaters
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 08:10:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...running propane inside create a big water vapour problem? Does the clay pot somehow trap the water vapour produced by the propane stove flame...
• Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:02:33 -0700
  ...rejuvenating the propane tank > Thanks Mike. The owner of the coating shop was quite adamant about not > touching the propane tank, unless it was...
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 15:15:37 -0700
  Are you really adding propane? RV/camper propane mishaps account for a lot of trade at the regional Burn Unit at our local hospital...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 23:05:28 -0700
  ...Gary Lee Calgary http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm
• Re: Propane? (was RE: Hello, a short intro...)
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:23:48 -0700
  I fill my propane and the local U-Haul the VW Jack is the coolest thing in the world the VW lug wrench is...
• Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:33:56 -0700
  Hey Folks, Anybody? Venders? I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve from anywhere. Any leads? Thanks, Steven 91 Westy <https...
• 84 Westy propane problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 00:39:49 -0500
  ...Was hoping to take the kids camping this week but noticed that propane was leaking after filling and bleeding the tank. Seems to be...
• propane power?
  Historical mailing list - Anton J. Elmquist
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 15:07:34 -0500
  ...There's a propane/CNG thread on the Vintage list... I was wondering if anyone here has done a conversion and knows if anyone...
• Re: 1985 Westfalia heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris P. Gibbs Photography
  Mon, 02 Sep 1996 10:25:22 +0000
  Steven, You said: > Make that ~ $600 which includes customs duties and everything you > need to hook it up excluding the propane feed pipe. Oops...
• Re: refrig.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 May 1999 22:45:19 -0700
  Tim, I leave mine on propane. Uses about a gallon a week, depending on ambient temp. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Lott <TkIrMiMsY...
• Re: Subject: Re: Engine Heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:28:03 -0400
  At 00:57 10/27/2000, Gary2a@telusplanet.net Gary wrote: >There are simple propane fueled coolant heaters also, no electricity >required. Will allow...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak (with a lighter?)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 30 May 2001 00:36:54 -0500
  ...I'd go one step farther----take a propane torch and light it----go test the system for leaks !!! I would first call you...
• Re: Propane heater @ Camping World
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:09:49 -0600
  ...cfm?skunum=19573&affiliateid=528 > I have used a Coleman Catalytic propane heater when camping in the winter. As always I keep a window...
• Re: 2 weeks enough to cross country - w/kids?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 06:18:30 -0800
  ...It's a propane model and we have flown with it before (last year). But I do think you are right if it were...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 10:27:13 -0700
  ...All three occurred after propane was shut off at the tank and then turned on. First occurrence light was blinking and lit fine after...
• anybody used these Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:03:46 -0400
  ...my propane tank flap is busted). Thanks for any help, Wes '83 westy
• Propane Tank, right or left mount
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:13:33 -0800
  I have a Propane Tank, haven't installed it yet, was thinking of the passenger side, but what's the difference really? I have...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:03:25 -0400
  ...of propane from a small 1 lb. canister shaking the >> tank as I expelled the propane, added another 4 oz. and the tank works...
• Fridge LED light question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Nov 2016 12:10:18 -0400
  ...The green LED light on the control panel stays on wether or not the fridge is running on propane. After checking everything I can...
• Re: Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:14:09 -0700
  ...Propane tank question Hey guys, has any of you ever unscrewed the filler valve from your tank to replace the sealing tape? Last night...
• Place in west Canada to refill propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Tue, 22 May 2001 22:43:32 -0400
  ...From our experience it is not all the place where they sell propane that do a good job (I remember in St-John, New...
• Re: Wanted, Stove manifold assembly
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 13:40:51 -0800
  PLEASE do yourself a HUGE favor and do not mess with used parts on a propane appliance. The new parts are not that expensive...
• Re: West Propane Tanks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:48:23 +0000
  Ron - Last time I talked to one of your folks about the cost of a Westy propane tank they quoted me $279 with list...
• Propane regulator questions opinions
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 18:19:56 -0700
  I just replaced the old regulator off the propane tank for the westy conversion. The one I picked up at yard birds is mr...
• Re: fridge ques
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 May 2004 17:16:18 -0700
  I have run several Westy fridges on propane without any 12 volts hooked up. It may be that the last version from 1990/91...
• test o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 14:22:45 -0700
  Attach a DVOM to the lead on the O2, not the white leads they're for heating the element, Use a propane torch to...
• New propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:08:50 -0400
  ...Or maybe i didn't use enough propane yet? Bennny http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:41:43 -0600
  ...So the whiff of > propane that I smell from the tank area could be from any part of the > plumbing. > > What's the scoop...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit - Carrying 1-lb cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:30:58 -0400
  ...Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit - Carrying 1-lb cylinders > 'Don't know if it's legal, but I carry 1-lb cylinders in a...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:48:55 -0700
  ...Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . . > > " The regulator should have a cover to protect the vent especially in > winter." > > What is it...
• Re: Was:Car Talk NOW: Eurovan propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:07:00 -0800
  ...So I would be very reluctant to have a propane tank hanging down very far. I've looked at Westy's and think they...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:47:35 -0400
  ...Replacing copper propane lines > > I'm going to replace the service valve on my tank, and want to replace the > propane copper lines while...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 22:04:33 -0500
  ...Heater Buddy or similar >propane-bottle heater, my kerosene heater positively sips fuel. Looking >at the specs for the Propex, I get the impression...
• Re: Stove Burner Flame Problem 82 Wesfalia
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:34:15 -0700
  ...BTW, driving with the fridge on propane does not cause any problems. Switching to 12v just uses gasoline instead of propane to power the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Apr 2004 (#2004-346)
  Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 11:07:14 -0700
  ...The big issue for them was that needed keep it overnight to burn off all the residual propane. After that it was standard gas...
• Re: Propane Tank, right or left mount
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:27:58 -0800
  ...Two propane tanks? No. A pressurized water tank, the same size as the propane tank? Is there such a thing? A hi-lift jacket...
• Re: Garage heater: Propane or kerosene?(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:32:33 -0500
  ...The other option is to get the > propane-fired version of the Reddy heater, but it wouldn't be as > portable if I used...
• Re: heaters and propane
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 23:21:50 -0500
  At 06:04 PM 1/2/96 -0600, you wrote: >Volks, > I've been wanting to install a vented propane heater in my bus...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:01:36 -0700
  ...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: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 05:55:22 -0700
  ...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: Was 12V fridge necessary? now rant (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:23:49 -0500
  ...Unless you are in an area that has cheap electricity, it is probably also cheaper to run the fridge on propane then electric power...
• RE: More on propane tanks, a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 9 Jul 97 22:38:58 UT
  One possibility if there were two different sizes of Vanagon propane tanks: Several years ago I think there was a code change regarding hazard...
• A (propane) Fridge footnote
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:09:34 -0700
  A couple of weeks ago, I was crowing about having fixed my (1991) fridge's propane system to where it would light on ONE...