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a propane tank idea
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:58:01 -0500
I have a propane tank for my westy that has no fill valve. The PO just told me the propane system didn't work...
Re: The best GENERATOR
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:47:32 -0800
You can get propane conversion kits for the bigger generators. I have one that gums up with old gasoline so much, I'm tempted...
Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:11:31 -0700
...He said that originally AC units were propane then went to R12 and that didn't work too well for the environment and then...
Re: More propane capacity needed AND adding those little green bottles
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:20:53 -0400
>> I'm now considering mounting an additional, reusable, propane tank, the type that you can refil or exchange, inside the cabin, possibly on the...
Propane tank valve problem on '83 Westy
Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 12:51:07 -0800
My Westy's propane tank won't accept propane. I've tried several filling stations and the consensus seems to be that the valve...
Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 21:14:07 -0700
...i run on propane when driving and in 3 years NEVER had the flame blow out. Same for me, nine years of driving Westies...
source for replacement propane valve on westy stove
Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 13:00:11 EST
Hi List, Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement propane valve (the one that controls the propane flow to the burner on...
Gauging propane level
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:34:36 -0900
On the topic of propane level gauges, has anyone tried one of these? http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm/Outdoor-and-RV...
Propane/LNG Power
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:35:32 -0600
Does anyone know WHERE to get components currently for conversion of the Vanagon to propane or LNG. I saw once a website of a...
Re: On Board Propane used outside
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:17:41 -0500
...They do have a conversion to run Propane > in this stove. I still have the stove in the 85 Westy. Propane is > fine and...
Re: butt cold propane diagnosis
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:48:28 -0800
Chris, I believe propane can freeze up the regulator in really cold weather... if it does, then when you open the valve there may...
Re: westy propane in europe
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:29:32 -0800
...westy propane in europe > Art > I build allot of propane engines for the Zamboni ice resurfaces here in > the states. Its my understanding that...
Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:37:03 -0500
...The propane/115v refrigerator/freezer I had in my motor home some years back was outstanding. When running on propane, it never let me...
2nd stock propane tank
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 19:45:44 -0800
...Can a stock propane tank be made to work in place of the 20 lb propane tank that is mentioned in the Buddy heater...
checking propane leaks
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 1 Jul 2017 13:34:18 -0700
...Turn refrigerator propane dial to on. Set refrigerator to operate on propane. Turn thermostat to max. Push safety/start switch. Observe connections for bubbles...
Re: difference between loaf and vanagon propane tanks
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:35:03 -0400
>Longer trips? I can go for over two weeks in the bush without running out >of propane! How long are you planning to "drop...
Re: Westy propane tank capacity?
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Fri, 20 Feb 2004 21:29:03 -0500
...there are 4.24 pounds of propane per gallon. so i would figure that fully loaded it weighs 13.99 pounds of propane. anyone...
Re: Propane Tank question
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:30:19 -0700
...When it runs out of propane as they often do, it is filled with air. When the bleeder is opened while filling the air...
Re: propane tank kit?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:34:54 -0400
> Does anyone know of a kit to add propane to a non-propane > vanagon? I have a 1980 Westy that I want to add...
Propane Tank Size
Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
Wed, 20 Aug 2003 07:24:21 +0000
A fellow checking out the propane system on my 86 Westfalia told me I should never fill the tank more than 2 gallons. I...
Re: Propane refill adaptor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:00:43 -0700
You are right about the equal pressure, but only a small amount of the liquid propane in the canister will evaporate into the empty...
Re: Hydrogen cars ... a lot of hot gas!! ;)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:12:45 -0400
Well, we DO use propane as automotive fuel in the U.S., and CNG as well. Been doing it for years. When I was...
Fw: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:51:56 -0500
...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: Propane Refill Ontario
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:59:39 -0400
...Outside of the GTA, just get used to looking for the propane cylinders in gas stations. I like when they are mounted vertically so...
Re: Westy Dometic Fridge problem
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:41:59 -0500
A week or 10 days? That could simply due to lack of propane. This can be exaggerated in cold weather, which tends to inhibit...
Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:37:54 -0500
...Replacing Propane Regulator Advice? > > >> You will be amazed at how long two gallons of propane can feed a fire >> through a 3/8 hose...
Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:18:41 -0500
...LPG, or propane (I suppose there is propane that isn't LPG, but I don't think so), is a three carbon hydrocarbon, the...
re. curious item on ebay
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 18:07:13 -0600
...The yellow cap is a propane fill connection. Van runs on either propane or gasoline. There is probably nobody interested in hearing me babble...
Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:03:39 -0400
> If keeping the fridge running on propane while driving is a > problem, here's a nice little windshield for the vent. I have wondered...
Re: Propane bleeder valve gloves..
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:42:12 -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...
Re: Propane Gauge?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:49:58 -0400
...A "Pressure" gauge would continue to show pressure until you ran out of propane. In other words, the gauge wouldn't drop with usage...
propane heaters
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 31 May 2003 18:21:40 -0400
I was just scoping out the Coleman portable propane catalytic heater designed for indoor use. Do any of you have this? Strong/large enough...
Propane upgrade
Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
Thu, 1 May 2003 17:55:53 EDT
This may have been mentioned before but I was wondering where I would go to upgrade the valve on my propane tank so it...
How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:25:36 -0700
Westy-owners, How much propane does the stock Vanagon Westfalia propane tank hold ? What is the 80% fill capacity? Robert 1982 Westfalia _________________________________________________________________ Add photos...
Propane gauge
Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:03:29 -0700
Any ideas re: propane level gauge
Re: Emptying propane tank?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Tue, 29 May 2007 21:47:29 -0700
Matt Roberds typed: > Do the "local propane guys" just fill people's RV and gas grill tanks? Yup. > If so you probably need to...
Re: Fridge problem... which thing is malfunctioning?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 17 May 2015 02:48:25 -0400
At 09:02 PM 5/16/2015, Keith Hughes wrote: >Turn the propane on, and measure the difference in height of the >water columns...
Re: '73 Westy parts - want list
Historical mailing list
Fri, 03 May 1996 10:22:38 -0400
...A little red wine, maybe. >> > >Mmmmmm, red wine and propane.... > (might give you heartburn, though) > Nonsense, Gentlemen, you mix the reefer and the propane...
Re: WTB: PROPANE TANK FOR '86 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 19:20:19 -0700
Bus Depot sells propane tanks... www.busdepot.com Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "KEITH PIKE" <kappy@NF.SYMPATICO.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
Re: Fridge Questions
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 07:36:17 -0800
...I take it you mean how long will it run on a filled propane tank? But that also depends on other things... like how...
Re: More fridge help needed.
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 19:41:19 -0400
...Turn the propane valve OFF. Unscrew the propane line to your fridge. Attach the tubing to the propane line and clamp. Shape the plastic...
Propane refill adaptor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:17:27 -0400
Has anyone used this "Propane Temporary Refill Adapter for Westy & Eurovan" from Monster Industries LLC sold by Amazon.com? I wanted to make sure...
Re: Propane upgrade
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Thu, 1 May 2003 20:48:28 -0700
.......... where I would go to upgrade the valve on my propane tank so it is legal with the new changes. No where, no change...
Re: [vanagon] Propane Troubles (Was Deep Cell Batteries)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:25:15 -0400
> I had the propane tank topped off today. It only took 1.4 gals > so there was gas in the tank. I turned the...
Removing and replacing propane tank on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 08:14:53 -0800
...White is a standard > color for propane tanks. > To remove propane from a "built in place" tank like the westfalia has, you > would need...
Re: Propane/LNG Power
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:32:40 -0800
...On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:16 PM, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote: > Your local propane vendor, not the corner gas station...
How much propane in the tank?
Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:58:54 -0400
With all this talk of how long a Westy fridge will run on propane, I was wondering if it is possible to know how...
Westy Propane Tank, New, For Sale
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 26 Jun 1999 09:23:02 -0700
I have a brand new Westy propane tank I would like to sell. I am in So. Cal. so anyone local can pick it...
Re: fridge wont stay lit
Historical mailing list - 87 Westy
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 13:42:16 -0700
>>Unless I am driving for long periods where I will be doing multiple fuel stops, I let my fridge run on the propane<< Is...
Re: propane tank float question
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 13:54:29 -0700
...We just enacted a law outlawing all propane tanks without a overflow valve (not a float valve). This pretty much obsoleted 50% of all...
Fixed Propane Fridge
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:23:54 -0700
In early August the propane part of my van's fridge stopped working 3 days from home. I have now taken the fridge out...
Re: propane tank question
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:21:00 -0500
...The question > I pose is it possible to install a regulator to push propane to the stove > top using small propane bottles as the...
How-to locate propane leak
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 25 May 2001 08:57:17 -0700
My Westy seems to have a very small propane leak. If I leave the tank valve on, it will, over the course of about...
Autostop propane fill valve stuck open - resolution
Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 10:51:15 -0700
After a few weeks of frustration, the fill valve is repaired, and there is now a full tank of propane. The local propane company...
propane tank kit?
Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 17:02:35 -0400
Does anyone know of a kit to add propane to a non-propane vanagon? I have a 1980 Westy that I want to add...
Re: propane tank
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:18:27 -0600
Locate some local RV / propane dealer's in your area Maggie. Ask a few questions, tell them what you have. You can buy the...
report on renewing propane system
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:51:55 -0800
This past week I renewed (I love this British term) the propane system on my 87 Westfalia. I had been occasionally smelling propane outside...
Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:11:02 -0800
...propane tank R&R, comments needed... >> Aren't the OG westy propane tanks painted white? >> >> > > depends on the year. ive seen some grey. who...
Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:42:48 -0700
Harry, These are my reasons I’m heading towards dropping the propane. 1. The number one reason - the fridge. I’ve kept with the...
Re: A (propane) Fridge footnote
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:32:44 -0700
...Sean Garrett I took my van to Egypt with me a few years ago and I 'knew' I could not get a propane hook...