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• Re: gas detectors\\alarms
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 19:04:45 -0400
  John, If your speaking of a LPG detector, there are a few different units out there. All new RV's come with a unit...
• FS: Complete '85 Westy Camper Interior
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 20:30:36
  ...Complete Camper Interior from an '85 Pop-Top Westfalia Vanagon GL. - Sofabed and rear mattress (tan) - Sink, stove, and fridge (AC/DC/LPgas) in...
• Re: Converting an '83 Vanagon to propane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jul 95 10:07:54 bst
  ...I have a book that describes converting to LPG, called Technologocal Self Sufficiency (by Robin Clarke, Faber Paperbacks). It gives the address of this...
• Camper cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 07:21:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...found a setup with a fridge that runs on AC/DC/LPG. I wouldn't want to mess with trying to keep the fridge...
• Re: Propane Tank, Fittings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 04:59:27 -0400
  ...send/post a source for the various fittings for the OEM LPG > tank? I've replaced the regulator and T but would prefer to...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:51:16 -0700
  ...Quantity of LPG in tank has no effect. Replace that defective, non-working valve with a standard RV fill valve and bleed valve, and...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:06:04 -0700
  ...And, after running all night on LPG the temp > was only 60F. This same fridge on 120VAC will reach 33F over night, > and used...
• Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:09:25 -0500
  ...m nearly to the end of the adjustment range on the LPG >regulator, so I don't think I can get much more pressure...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 05:06:49 -0500
  Well, I�d have to disagree. My WESTY has two POR-15ed black tanks and we have never ever been refused a fill up...
• Re: new dometic model
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:20:02 -0700
  It appears the same Dometic RM123E (12V / 240V/ LPG Gas) fridge is carried by Justkampers. Link to relevant web page: https://tinyurl.com/y95teg3v...
• Re: LPG availability and compatibility in Europe
  Historical mailing list - jdd
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:40:48 -0400
  ...Bottom line is that, while LPG is available everywhere, despite the huge EU bureaucracy there doesn't seem to be an agreement on standards...
• Converting Weekender to Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:38:19 -0700
  ...down and wiring/plumbing it? Are the mounting points for the LPG tank under the bus already, or would I have to drill/fabricate...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:43:07 -0800
  ...Get the conversion done by a member of the ‘LPG >Association because: > A. You need a certificate for the insurance. (this should >not incur...
• Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:56:13 -0700
  ...jockey spends 10 minutes trying to figure out how to put LPG into the tank. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Marshall "Second Chance" LPG adapter?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:20:11 -0400
  I've talked to propane guys and tried my hand at refilling them myself. The short answer is, that it is more trouble than...
• Re: LVC shop heater
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:17:58 -0700
  ...A better idea is a catalytic LPG heater for temporary heat. Cheers, Pensioner ( who was NOT responsible for the ChemWarfare stuff at Ft. G)
• Re: Propane injection on diesel?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 05:53:49 -0700
  ...http://www.mrsharkey.com/lpg.htm Good luck, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33 Winter Park, Florida...
• Coleman Propane Catalytic Heater
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 25 Oct 96 10:11:35 PDT
  ...They are 12x16x8 free standing upright and have a heating element similar to the Olympian series of LPG RV heaters. Best of all they...
• Re: lpg inlet connector type?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 17 May 2005 10:26:24 -0600
  If your talking the adapter I pic http://westydriver.com/Temp/propaneconnect.jpg It appears that all you would need to do is connect...
• re. vanagon propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 23:28:56 -0700
  ...The engine coolant heats up in time to warm up the LPG converter. In fact, I always put in a valve in to reduce...
• Re: Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 09:25:54 -0600
  ...Then I also went to a suburban 19k btu LPG unit. Very miserly on the battery use and with the van insulated a bit...
• Re: LPG Pressure, furnace and fridge observations, Was: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:57:01 -0700
  Looks like what it says is that if you're running propane, then you want 30 to 37mbar (11.8 to 14.6 w...
• Re: Translucent propane cylinders on Ebay $29
  Historical mailing list - Brion SABBATINO
  Wed, 21 May 2008 10:34:13 -0600
  ...a translucent material so you can actually see the level of LPG in the cylinder. They are also 1/2 the weight of steel...
• Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 07:53:49 -0700
  ...He opened it, and turned on the hose valve then turned on the pump, and LPG began to spray all over the place. He...
• Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 12:20:03 -0600
  ...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane >I finally got around to installing a propane fuel system on my 1987 syncro >westy. Its...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:02:12 -0700
  ...For example the Chesepeake Bay bridge-tunnel limits their transport to 120gal for gasoline, 120lbs (141gal) for LPG. Not trying to downplay the danger...
• Re: Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 04:08:43 -0700
  ...european vans, but now know > its because of the gas mix (lpg, butane) they use. > > alistair > > > On 8-Nov-10, at 7:35 PM...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:55:29 -0400
  At 12:08 PM 7/19/2008, Michael Diehr wrote: >Is there a way to pressure test the LPG coming out of the dometic...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:37:27 -0500
  ...But I feel LPG in a vehicle is altogether different. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: LPG Regulator Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 18:20:50 -0700
  >>But it is way to big (about 4" longer than my existing regulator). >>Even if I could re-use the old T connector, I...
• Re: keeping cool a hot topic
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 9 May 2007 17:23:47 -0700
  ...their mattress without a second thought, for them there's always LPG refrigerant. They'll never ban bottled propane. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 16:10:44 EST
  ...Tapered nose on the test chamber fits the radiator neck of most gasoline, diesel and LPG powered engines. Included Blue test fluid turns yellow...
• Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:11:13 +0000
  ...Temperature > was in the low 40s again. > > Question -- I'm nearly to the end of the adjustment range on > the LPG > regulator, so I...
• Re: OEM LPG Tank, Burn time
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 14:29:47 -0700
  ...OEM LPG Tank, Burn time > > For what it's worth� > > We've been full-time for almost three years and cook constantly on the...
• Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:32:29 -0700
  ...My usual LPG station has one guy that has no trouble with it, another who struggles with it and likes to argue with me...
• Re: Back to that Auto-Stop LPG valve subject...
  Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
  Wed, 30 May 2007 17:45:38 -0700
  ...Back to that Auto-Stop LPG valve subject... > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > ...that I raised a few months ago. Those who read my...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:42 -0700
  ...And, after running all night on LPG the temp >> was only 60F. This same fridge on 120VAC will reach 33F over night, >> and used...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 21:59:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...your engine to LPG (run your engine off your reefer), but initial cost/fuel availability is a real problem. LPG has a high BTU...
• Recall of 1991 Vanagon - Fire danger
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 13:54:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...FIRE, FLUID,ELECTRICAL,GAS(LPG),GASOLINE,OTHER Component: FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Year of Recall: 1992 Type of...
• Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:15:11 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/03 11:18:09 AM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << You can also fill the tank with water, measure...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 09:29:20 -0600
  ---- Vincent Dow <ianvincentdow@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'm going to paint it white today, then go look for an RV center to sell me...
• Re: turbo diesel install info
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:37:24 -0400
  ...afterall) (link for those who are curious http://www.mrsharkey.com/lpg.htm ) along with possibly an Aquamist water injection idea to follow.. or...
• FS '81 Deluxe Westy $2800
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 10:12:47 -0400
  ...camping stuff present, deluxe trim level, ie propane stove, 12/110/LPG fridge -Canvas very nice (1-2 teeny holes by latch), poptop seal...
• Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:39:01 -0800
  ...Calculations or formulae for LPG tank <DIV></DIV>Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:15:11 EST <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>In a message...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:11:33 -0800
  ...The vapor pressure of lpg is constant at a given temperature. No matter how much liquid PG is in the tank . One ounce or...
• Re: LPG Regulator Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:33:56 -0700
  >Mike, > >The tank valve has 2 seals - one for "open" and one for "closed". > >Since your leak stopped when you closed that valve, I...
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 10:08:33 -0800
  ...Get the conversion done by a member of the ‘LPG > >>Association because: > >> A. You need a certificate for the insurance. (this >should > >>not incur...
• Re: Lake Tahoe Campground Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:16:27 -0700
  ...slopes or walkable to a shuttle Electricity hookups (for running a heater at night, though I might consider a catalytic lpg heater instead) Thanks!
• Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 18:12:58 -0800
  ...Get the conversion done by a member of the ‘LPG >>>Association because: >>> A. You need a certificate for the insurance. (this >>> > should > >>>not incur...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:19:23 -0700
  ...On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:18 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Don, LPG and natural gas are definitely different things. LPG, or...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:33:12 -0400
  ...I don't know if they sell it everywhere or if my Meijer is just special -- they have CNG, kerosene, and LPG, too. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:15:22 -0400
  ...With Propane and LPG being simpler molecules, there simply isn't quite as much energy available to be released during the process of combustion...
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:01:43 -0800
  ...Therefore as you use LPG and there is less in the tank and the gas it turning into a liquid because of the outside...
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:33:50 -0800
  ...Therefore as you use LPG and there is less in the > tank and the gas it turning into a liquid because of the outside...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 04:16:54 -0500
  Vincent, I have all the propane valves in stock and near you, Ottawa area, and I WILL sell them to you ! See the link...
• Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 25 May 2002 14:11:31 -0400
  ...was under the impression >that it was pretty difficult to do LPG in aircooled. I'd love to do it >though. > >ed > >On Sat...
• Re: Tales from Europe and VW campers (part 7)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:53:15 -0600
  ...http://www.e-lpg.com/lp_gas.asp Butane boils at 0.6 degrees C; propane at -42 degrees C If you have a...
• LPG Pressure, furnace and fridge observations, Was: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:56:54 -0600
  ...Curiously my propane setup came with a variable LPG regulator when I bought Popul, the '85 camper I have here in Europe. I don...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 05:01:31 -0500
  Vincent, all the ones I do here are sandblasted then coated with two coats of black POR-15 It�s the only coating that...
• LPG availability and compatibility in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:11:02 -0600
  ...Bottom line is that, while LPG is available everywhere, despite the huge EU bureaucracy there doesn't seem to be an agreement on standards...