Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 5+: 60 results shown for LPG.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • Re: Installing plat cat weekend fun...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 16 Apr 2005 12:52:04 -0600
    ...For internal I use the copper or have rubber line made to my specs at the local LPgas supplier. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best...
  • Re: fridge fan report
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:34:30 -0600
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=055-131-101K&Category_Code=cp-ce-lpg If that link get folded...
  • Re: Suggestions for replacement of LPG fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 18:02:12 -0600
    Richard, Just burn off your propane until the tank is empty, then unscrew the autostop valve, then go to a propane parts place, and...
  • NiMH batteries for camping? Was: Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:57:12 -0700
    ...For example running an LPG furnace for one night one might need about 20Ah. (The German Truma uses ~20W at full power and less...
  • Re: New generation of vw busses (T5 photos)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 1 Dec 2002 13:42:38 +1300
    ...too ("diesel" is any fuel any diesel will burn, including kerosene, LPG etc). These fuels cause excessive carbon particles in the exhaust , which also...
  • : Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG / propane
    Historical mailing list - Gary
    Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:03:44 -0600
    ...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane >----- Original Message ----- >Subject: Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane > >I finally got around to...
  • Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 21:47:37 -0600
    ...If your LPG won't light because it's too cold, try putting the >> cylinder between your legs and cuddling it for ten minutes...
  • Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:19:42 -0400
    ...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: LPG Regulator Leaking?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:10:14 -0400
    On Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:55:52 -0700, Mike D. <md03@XOCHI.COM> wrote: >Last weekend camping, I kept smelling natural gas, and...
  • Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:54:00 -0800
    ...When you attach the regulator to a standard LPG tank you have a valve controlled (on the tank) regulated (11"H20) system you can...
  • Gauges and gadgets for the 1.9l TD conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sat, 13 Jun 1998 15:44:17 -0400
    ...I will want to experiment with higher boost, intercooler and perhaps LPG fumigation, so 2 of the gauges should probably be for the turbo...
  • Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:33:26 -0700
    ...After the acid bath treatment, I reinstalled the dometic and fired it up on LPG. Ambient temperature in the mid 70s. Within 2 hours...
  • Re: gutted cats, dead cats and dead people (absolutely NVC)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:52:36 -0600
    ...Note there are a lot of exceptions to this as many cities are now mandating B20 or LPG or CNG conversions to their bus...
  • Re: Lake Tahoe Campground Recommendation?
    Historical mailing list - Wognacious
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:31:34 -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 tank fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:17:01 -0400
    ...Quantity of LPG in tank has no effect. > Replace that defective, non-working valve with a standard RV fill valve and > bleed valve, and...
  • For Sale > NEW PlatCat Vented Heater
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 14:14:34 -0700
    ...Model 3p12 / 12Vdc, 3000 BTU LPG (propane). See here for details: <http://www.omnicast.net/~arnie/DCspec.html> http://www.omnicast.net/~arnie/DCspec...
  • Re: A/C was re: What is camping anyway?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:02:24 -0500
    ...http://books.google.com/books?id=gpo3V8PPhFUC&pg=PA29&lpg=PA29&dq=rovac+corporation+florida&source=bl&ots=_pkvct9Vrk&sig=Gq2LD_11a3PCA0eSyqyVEEaFCM4&hl=en...
  • Re: OEM LPG Tank, Burn time
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Tue, 5 Jul 2016 16:30:54 -0700
    For what it's worth� We've been full-time for almost three years and cook constantly on the Westy stove. Our standard is...
  • Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:11:02 -0800
    ...Temperature >> was in the low 40s again. >> >> Question -- I'm nearly to the end of the adjustment range on >> the LPG >> regulator, so I...
  • '72 Camper (non-Westy) FS in Milwaukee
    Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
    20 Oct 96 20:15:15 EDT
    ...120v Norcold)/stove (LPG, 2 burner) behind the passenger, and the closet behind the driver, which also has a LPG heater in it). The...
  • Re: freeze 12
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 2 Jul 2006 23:09:51 -0700
    ...All hydrocarbon refrigerants are odorized, just like the LPG in your barbecue tank and the NG in your home gas lines, for that very...
  • For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Fri, 8 Mar 2002 13:54:49 -0800
    ...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: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 25 Aug 2000 17:22:36 PDT
    ...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane > >I finally got around to installing a propane fuel system on my 1987 >syncro westy. So...
  • Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 15 May 2007 22:43:42 -0600
    > The LPG cylinder has laws covering it's use, inspection, certification, > maintenance and filling. For some info, see this website; > > http://www.coxontool.com...
  • Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Propex heaters : group purchase offer
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:44:47 -0800
    ...But I feel LPG in a vehicle is altogether different. George in Grand Rapids '87 Van O'White (faux weekender with alcohol cook stove...
  • Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Sun, 1 May 2016 19:00:02 -0700
    ...vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > Can anyone post a source of flexible LPG lines for the OEM stove and/or > > knowledge/experience of such. > > > > I...
  • Cooking On and Off the Road
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:19:43 -0800
    ...For your primary pot, try a pressure cooker, doubles as a saucepan, easy on the propane/LPG, often available used for under ten bucks...
  • Was: Abuse by list member. Now: Archive search tips
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:51:08 -0800
    ...Liquid propane could be LP or LPG. If I'm thinking of the same "Sam" as has been mentioned, he provides excellent advice that...
  • Re: NVC [Friday] Natural Gas regulator
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:31:29 -0800
    ...The regulator on this BBQ is marked: "GLOBAL Model 7010 PSIG 1/2, Nat 4''-LPG 10'' " Which suggests a further step-down in...
  • Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 15 May 2007 18:47:33 -0400
    The LPG cylinder has laws covering it's use, inspection, certification, maintenance and filling. For some info, see this website; http://www.coxontool.com...
  • Re: westy propane in europe
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 06:09:24 -0500
    ...These are the only 2 adaptors that our customers need > when they travel throughout europe, however lpg is very difficult to get in > Spain...
  • Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:49:49 -0800
    Anybody running their diesels on LPG? I've seen a few diesel trucks running on LPG, little odor and no smoke. Andrew 1984 Westy...
  • Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Sun, 1 Apr 2007 22:05:24 -0400
    ...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 - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:50:58 -0700
    Hey Rocky, we stopped using those disposibles; too much garbage, too much money, not enough gas. I have the Coleman adapter hose as suggested...
  • Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Sun, 1 May 2016 19:57:25 -0700
    ...vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> > >> > Can anyone post a source of flexible LPG lines for the OEM stove and/or >> > knowledge/experience of such. >> > >> > I...
  • Re: Interior Heating
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 03 Dec 1996 10:39:06 -0800
    ...accessories available for heating the interior using the >alternate 12V battery, LPG or unleaded-gas. At this point I am about to >start searching...
  • Vanagon sighting
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 26 May 1999 16:55:19 +0200
    ...First thing that hit me was, there were warning stickers all around the van, on the various filling points for gas, lpg, water etc...
  • Re: propane explosion
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 11 May 2007 07:35:13 -0700
    Do LPG regulators, undamaged ones at least, contain a path for gas to reach the outside? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
  • Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:33:32 -0800
    ...So I think to answer my original question -- No, it appears as if the fridge is not particularly sensitive to low LPG level. If...
  • Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:43:34 -0500
    ...Depending on the > where you live and the price of LPG, it can be more economical than > gasoline > and cheaper than a diesel conversion...
  • Re: MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:10:44 -0400
    There is a GREAT article on LPG / Dual Fuel in the current VW Camper and Commericial (Issue Seven). Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sat...
  • Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:50:46 -0700
    ...If your LPG won't light because it's too cold, try putting the cylinder between your legs and cuddling it for ten minutes...
  • Re: Propane fired airconditioning
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Wed, 26 Jul 2006 22:29:56 +0200
    ...opposed to burned out Westies due to gasoline problems)? Robin (in LPG-friendly Holland) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geo & Kathleen Hahn" <ahwahnee@CYBERTRAILS.COM> To...
  • Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:20:48 -0700
    ...http://www.regoproducts.com/lpg/lpg-nh3-products/products/7647.html Be sure to get the double seal, not a cheap single seal valve...
  • Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:21:28 -0700
    Had to do some digging to find some tables I had LPG doesn�t mean propane. It stands for liquified petroleum gases. One standard...
  • A/C was re: What is camping anyway?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:56:26 -0400
    ...Which always leads me to wonder what happened to the ROVAC system. <http://books.google.com/books?id=WwEAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA84&lpg=PA84&dq...
  • Re: LP gas question--does this happen to you?
    Historical mailing list - Stew
    Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:46:04 +0000
    ...If your LPG won't light because it's too cold, try putting the >cylinder between your legs and cuddling it for ten minutes...
  • Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Sun, 1 Apr 2007 19:16:14 -0400
    ...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: A/C was re: What is camping anyway?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:31:31 -0500
    ...Which always leads me to wonder > what happened to the ROVAC > system. > <http://books.google.com/books?id=WwEAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA84&lpg=PA84&dq...
  • Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 05:32:29 -0400
    ...On a properly mounted tank, when heated, the valve will open and the LPG becomes a potential 'blow torch'. That is the flow of...
  • Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:39:52 -0500
    ...Propane is also called LPG or liquified petroleum gas, and it is one fraction of petroleum. Perhaps referring to it as a "natural gas...
  • Re: Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 13:56:12 -0700
    ...With four of us sleeping and the outside temperature around 0C and the fridge running on LPG the inside is nice enough that a...
  • Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:07:32 -0400
    ...has to be compressed or liquefied to provide any reasonable range. LPG is normally distributes as a liquid. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • SALE Reluctantly-89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - K Dungay Allas
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 19:45:26 -0500
    ...Never did figure out how to use the propane part of the fridge LPG stove, functional, excellent condition (original blue plastic film cover is...
  • Re: More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:10:29 -0700
    ...If all the LPG going into the heater is not being converted to heat, then where are it going? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
  • Re: Propane / Natural gas power [was RE: re. curious item on ebay]
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:17:58 +1200
    ...likely than with gasoline Jeez... *I* ought to find out about LPG for my diesel Corolla! Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand...
  • Re: 2005 Westfalia Airstream on ebay $64K
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 25 May 2005 11:39:14 -0600
    ...I noted that the vehicle has smoke, CO, and LPG detectors. The vehicle is the Westfalia version of the sprinter sold in europe that...
  • 90 Vanagon Westfalia Atlantic TD description (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:14:41 +0100
    ...Underfloor LPG tank. 2-burner LPG stove. Standard Electrolux (Dometic) fridge on propane/12V/220V. Supplementary battery under driver's seat. Starter battery in...
  • Re: LVC shop heater(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 14:14:50 -0800
    ...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: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:17:15 -0700
    ...Mark Michael Diehr wrote: > Update -- 90% there... > > After the acid bath treatment, I reinstalled the dometic and fired it > up on LPG. Ambient temperature...