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Propane Regulator Questions
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 15:01:07 -0500 (CDT)
I filled my propane for the first time last night and the regulator leaked out gaseous propane every time I opened the valve. I...
Re: fridge problems
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:50:30 -0700
I start the frige with propane at the begininng of a trip and shut it off two weeks (or whatever) when I get home...
Re: propane tank float question
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:51:44 -0400
...We > just enacted a law outlawing all propane tanks without a overflow valve (not > a float valve). This pretty much obsoleted 50% of all...
Re: Refridge propane usage
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:42:37 -0700
...Geo H ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" <becida@COMCAST.NET> > > My propane ran out over night. I filled it and started the > refrigerator on the...
Re: WTB westy propane take blowoff valve
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:41:06 -0400
...Try a propane place. Or Terry Kay sells them in a set -- manual fill valve and bleeder valve for $52. Dunno if he'd...
propane shut-off...not shut-off!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
Thu, 14 May 1998 01:49:37 -0700
Hi Gang, any experience out there (I'm sure there is) of when one closes the propane valve that it doesn't shut off...
Re: Propane tank fill valve leak
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:34:59 -0600
...Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus '87 Syncro Westy El Jefe (with 2 propane tanks)
Re: Annual Dometic Adventures
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 15 May 2005 17:02:47 -0700
...I find that if I leave the propane on, at the tank, for a day, PRIOR to trying to start the fridge for the...
Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:15:09 -0700
Dear List, Yes, it finally happened, ran out of propane during a weekend camping trip, and when it was serviced, the valve stuck in...
Re: Propane Refill Ontario
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:36:31 -0300
...to fill a home > (or RV) unit with transportation propane, and I know that it is not legal > to fill a transportation tank with...
ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:53:50 CST6CDT
...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: Plat Cat Heater Installation Update
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 03:56:47 +0000
...Once you have it in place, you can attach a standard DOT propane tank (butane is a different gas) using a high-pressure hose...
Re: Fridge frustration
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 13:54:00 -0500
Maureen, Assuming that there is propane in the tank, that the propane valve is open, and that you are following the lighting instructions posted...
Re: Propane tank fill valve
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:31:50 -0600
...So I found a good deal on the connector and valve that would go on the end of the fill hose at a propane...
Re: Propane bleeder valve gloves..
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:41:14 -0500
...I won't carry propane bottles inside my rig just because of that. It's bad enough to have the propane lines inside for...
Propane Tank Gauge
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 07:01:55 EDT
I have found a way to install a gauge on the Westy propane tank. Please goto: <A HREF="http://frankcondelli.com/">frankcondelli.com</A...
Re: [Syncro] Fridge burner indicator light bright, then dim?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Tue, 7 Jan 2003 14:05:57 -0500
My light comes one whenever the fridge is on - 12v, 120v, or propane. On 120 it cycles on and off with the fridge turning...
Re: Westfalia Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 6 Jul 2003 21:05:22 -0700
...I then went to a propane shop and got quoted less than $100 to replace the filler and regulator. I haven't done it...
cleaning propane regulators
Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
Tue, 17 Jan 1995 01:14:20 -0700 (MST)
Hello vanagon gang, I asked earlier if anyone had actually cleaned the vent of their propane regulators. I must assume from the astounding silence...
Re: Gauge for Propane Tank?
Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:44:00 -0800
...Gauge for Propane Tank? > > I bought and installed a GoWesty eurovan tank. Larger and has gauge also > > Dan > Country Homes Camper, the Huckleberry Sky...
Re: Propex alternative?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:47:49 -0700
...Heater Buddy, a portable propane heater that can easily burn though a 16.4 oz cannister in a morning and a half if I...
Re: Propane Tank - label?
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Sun, 4 May 2003 13:45:33 -0700
...Never had a problem with refilling our propane tanks. (ours has two) You just have to make sure the attendant or if you do...
Propane tank fill valve replacement...
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:58:59 -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: Propane and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:35:52 -0400
...Once the propane is actually running in the >stove, the fridge will start more easily. If the lines have been opened and gotten air...
Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:40:40 -0700
...On a related note, I just recharged my A/C with a mixture of isobutane and propane. The result? Vent temps at the front...
Dometic (again)
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 8 Sep 1998 22:04:35 -0700
Okay, I got the propane working on my Dometic - cleaned the burner, added the upgrade kit to the air pump, and added fans on...
installing new propane tank
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 10:56:53 -0700
I have my new propane tank in house... it's a beautiful site! Everyone who has replaced the tank or installed the new, longer...
Re: What is the capacity in grams of the stock propane tank?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 14:05:19 -0500
...How many grams of propane does the stock tank hold? Nominally 4,540, i.e. ten pounds. david -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http...
Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:11:35 -0800
...http://www.autogaspropane.com/why_propane_auto.htm Who will be the first to check this out??!! Stuart MacMillan '84 Westy w/2.1
Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:37:17 -0300
If you plan on doing the propane tank restoration job yourself, you can clean it up with a wire brush or other type of...
Re: Propane Warning Stickers
Historical mailing list
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:45:57 EST
...lives on > the drivers side of the body, down near the propane bottle, didn't > make it. > Anyone one know where to get a...
Re: Replacement propane tank?
Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:11:06 -0700
...wrote: >> Does anyone know where I can find a >> replacement westey propane tank? > > > We carry them: > > http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=253070601D > > - Ron...
Re: Free 87'Westy Propan Tank!!
Historical mailing list - joe winter
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:30:29 PST
...Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:25:51 -0500 > >Generally, you can ship a propane container if it has been purged of >propane >and filled...
Re: Propane lines
Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
Fri, 3 Apr 2015 12:31:14 -0500
...Propane lines Hello vanagon community, Awhile back I took off the old rusted propane tank and in the process of doing so, broke the...
Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 27 May 1998 12:12:29 -0700
Neither the Camper manual nor the Dometic manual has any warnings about using the fridge on propane while driving. The Camper manual does have...
Re: Fw: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:33:10 EDT
...I've always been able to "cold start" my fridge in propane mode without "pre-heating" in AC or 12V until this summer. Something...
Re: How to reseal propane connection?
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:56:33 -0300
...How to reseal propane connection? > Hi all, > > I have a 85 Westy and I've found a small propane leak on the threads > between...
Re: westy stove output
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:44:20 -0600
...Other than that, likely because I'm single and just cook for myself, it works quite well and the propane lasts a couple "seasons...
Re: propane tank - valve leak
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:26:32 -0600
...propane tank - valve leak > The valve on my propane tank is leaky. Can I just > replace this with a standard brass valve from Home...
Re: Hydrogen cars ... a lot of hot gas!! ;)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:12:36 -0400
Every propane tank i've ever "blown up" wasn't any more violent than gasoline fumes in a contained environment. There will always be...
Re: Whiff of propane
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:29:06 -0700
...Smell of propane (yeah I know not propane but odorant. People who tell you that buffaloes are really bison and geraniums are properly called...
Re: Dometic 182 - no flame 'cause no propane - HELP!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 16 May 2000 23:25:14 -0700
...Dometic 182 - no flame 'cause no propane - HELP! > I've spent the last few hours trying to get my damn fridge to light in...
Re: West Propane tanks & east coast tunnels
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:56:25 -0500
...West Propane tanks & east coast tunnels > > Interesting. I avoided those tunnels a long time ago due to the propane > tank, I brought it up...
Re: camp stoves outside but connected
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 2 Sep 2013 09:01:16 -0700
There are quick disconnect propane fittings and hoses. I had one on a conversion van with an underchassis tank some time ago. I ran...
Re: propane filling
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 14:10:34 -0800
One way to try to gauge the level of propane in your tank is to pour hot water down the side, and then feel...
Pinhole in propane regulator
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:09:48 -0700
We took our 'new' 87 Westy camping for the first time last week, but had to cut the trip short because of a propane...
Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:47:49 -0800
...Troy << am plumbing in my new propane tank and decided to pull the copper tubing as well and replace it. In the future I...
Re: Propane Regulator Questions
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 14:46:38 PDT
On 11 Jul 96 at 15:10, Gerald Skerbitz wrote: > I filled my propane for the first time last night and the regulator leaked...
Propane Tank Label
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:18:25 -0400
...But this idea that people are going to be checking the propane tank on your van for the metal label is laughable. Next time...
Re: Connecting two propane tanks..help
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 23:44:34 -0400
...Karl ----- Original Message ----- > I have installed a second propane tank on my 91 Westy... I know I saw directions on how to connect the...
Re: propane heaters anyone?
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 05:09:23 +0000
...or as a portable. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Max said - Does anyone have a vented propane heater to recommend? Mike Finkbiner mike_l_f@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your...
Re: Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 05:27:26 -0700
...http://shop.store.yahoo.com/intromark-store/propanetoair.html Good luck, Tim --- Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM> wrote: > I recently saw a fellow use...
Propane tank, revisited
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:39:18 -0600
...Liquid propane did eventually come out the bleeder. Could I have something clogged? Is this speed normal? Could it be so slow since it...
Re: Propane take fill valve anatomy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:34:40 -0500
...Propane take fill valve anatomy I have been experimenting toward the idea of putting a fill valve on my westy's propane tank that...
Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:56:14 -0500
...I've run out of propane on the road and had to visit more than one place to find one that had the adapter...
Re: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:17:36 -0500
...AND, I am specifically talking about the Vanagon Westy Propane tank delivered on US and Canadian vehicles. > On Mar 22, 2017, at 5:45...
Re: Propane heaters
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:21:27 -0500
...Another consideration is propane usage. To produce 12K BtU's the Suburban is going to use allot of propane. A previous post last week...
Re: Replacing Propane Regulator
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:54:28 -0400
...Any authority will always tell you *not* to work on any part of the propane system yourself but to take the job to a...
RE: heaters and propane
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 18:22:04 -0700
...heaters and propane > >Volks, > I've been wanting to install a vented propane heater in my bus for >some time. One thing I am...
Re: Help with Camper LP Filler Valve
Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:06:04 -0800
...Heeding some sage advice...I took the van to a major propane maintenance company (the kind that sells gas and converts gasoline fleet vehicle...