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Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:55:37 -0800
...The RV propane tank has different rules and requirements. Did they change the requirements for RV propane tanks & valves & i never heard about it...
Freezing Propane?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 May 1996 17:59:02 -0700
Twice now I have lost propane gas pressure the morning after nights spent below about 28F. Propane liquifies well below this temp so all...
Re: Propane
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:52:29 -0400
> Ron who did you take your Westie to to > have the propane system checked out? I took it to Shaners Propane in Sanatoga, PA...
Re: Propane AC
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 13 May 2008 08:30:58 -0400
I've never heard of a propane powered one. have a brand your looking at. JFF On May 13, 2008, at 3:29 AM...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:57:16 EDT
...Burping the fridge will not help to get the propane service working. The Chemicals in the cooling system are just for that - COOLING ! If...
Fridge not Working on Propane
Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
Mon, 6 Oct 1997 07:18:02 -0700
...I thought maybe I was out of propane, but the stove seems to work just fine, thus propane! Any suggestions???? Chris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chris & Aimee Uzzi...
Westy Propane Tank Adaptation
Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:59:00 -0800
I hate zipping through those little propane bottles with my Coleman lantern. I have seen those attachments that adapt the lantern to a larger...
Propane Heresy - Can you retrofit Westy for alternate use of Coleman fuel?
Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
Wed, 8 May 2002 23:11:35 -0400
It's very inconvenient where we live to refuel my '87 Westfalia's propane tanks. It occured to me that the propane lines might...
Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 7 Jul 2013 19:16:50 -0500
...Indeed on http://www.propane.ca/en/about-propane/safety they divide applications into propane vehicles and propane cylinders. A bit more reading on...
Re: propane filling question ... do it at home? Experimenter needed.
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 17 May 2005 10:17:46 -0600
I just used my propane bottle filler adapter to check the fit on the internal threads of the standard fill adapter on a westy...
Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:09:51 -0700
Sure, but that’s not my concern and the reasons I gave for considering moving away from propane was not meant as a generalization...
Re: source for replacement propane valve on westy stove
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:42:33 -0700
Check GoWesty.com and BusDepot.com Bob > Hi List, > > Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement propane valve (the one that > controls...
Re: a propane tank idea
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:06:11 -0500
...a propane tank idea I have a propane tank for my westy that has no fill valve. The PO just told me the propane...
Re: Location for Propane Alarm
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Thu, 3 Dec 2015 15:01:40 -0800
From what I've read, since Propane is heavier than air, the device should be mounted near the appliance and 6" to 20" above...
Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:54:49 -0500
The propex propane heaters do NOT vent into the interior of the van. Hence no combustion products INCLUDING water vapor are being introduced by...
Re: Propane Tank question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:57:23 -0400
Actually when liquid propane come out of the bleeder the tank is only 80% full with the required vapor space remaining above the liquid...
Propane leak
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 4 May 2008 15:52:33 -0800
...Just finished rejuvenation my propane tank including a new fill valve and bleeder. My original shutoff valve was at a slight angle, so decided...
Re: Fridge topic
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Sat, 13 May 2000 15:47:55 -0400
If you are travelling and stopping about quite a bit, propane is the way to go. If I were travelling OTR, I would run...
Re: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:38:15 -0500
...Propane fired airconditioning > > The current thread dealing with battery power for the > refrigerator > brought the above subject to mind.. > > The propane/115v refrigerator/freezer...
Propane Tank Gauge
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Dec 95 10:03:50 mdt
Merry Xmas Everybody!! Just so that everyone understands - - propane is a hydrocarbon compound with a vapor pressure somewhat greater than atmospheric pressure. This means...
Re: Propane Regulator: What's this hole?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 29 May 2012 10:15:16 -0500
...My nose and my electronic propane > sniffer confirmed it was propane, so I shut the valve and decided to > wait until I can find...
Re: Propane Regulator
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:56:59 -0600
...when I turn the > propane tank > valve on, propane comes out of a tiny, rectangular hole just right > of the > center of the regulator...
Gauge for Propane Tank?
Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:45:51 -0700
I plan to replace the stock propane tank on my 89 Westy with the more modern and slightly larger one available from several vendors...
Looking for Small Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:12:04 -0700
I'm looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the disposable propane bottles for heater and camping stove...
Propane regulator question
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Mon, 6 Oct 1997 10:30:20 -0400
I found the propane "leak" and it seems to be coming from a very small round hole near the top right corner of the...
Re: a propane tank idea
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 31 Dec 2001 09:58:18 -0800
...a propane tank idea > I have a propane tank for my westy that has no fill valve. The PO just > told me the propane...
Re: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:00:33 -0400
...That is why propane is restricted on almost all tunnels and some bridges. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: propane filling question
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 15 May 2005 16:39:15 -0700
Where is this fabled place where customers are allowed to fill their own propane? Here on the Left Coast, only the station attendant is...
Re: Fridge and Propane Questions
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 12:14:20 -0400
Mark, Most propane is sold by weight. The standard barbaque grill, tank weighs 38.5 lbs. 20 lbs. of propane and 18.5 lbs...
Propane Tank in a Van Fire Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:06:41 -0800
...This may answer the question that comes up from time to time about fire hazard from the propane tank in the event of an...
Re: Fridge topic
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 13 May 2000 11:16:31 -0400
...What is the logic behind wanting to run the fridge on propane while driving? You'd be using up your fridge's camping energy...
Re: Propane tank main valve
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:33:11 -0700
...But Phil's fill valve stuck part way open, propane dripping and leaking. Ended up with the local Propan Guy. After all the propane...
propane valve?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Seitz
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 10:07:10 -0600
Does anybody have a propane valve for my propane tank on my '84 Westy. Inlet, etc... Mine is so corroded. I don't know...
Re: Propane Fillup?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:34:17 -0700
...How much propane? A full Westy propane tank will run the refigerator for about two weeks with cooking two meals a day plus boiling...
Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:11:26 -0700
> I converted a Vanagon to propane a number of years ago. ... > http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm > Neat. I see...
Re: More Propane Hose Mods
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 19:45:45 -0400
...The tee fitting is the same as the top of a propane cylinder. The other style has that bottle fitting plus a connection to...
Re: Propane Tank question
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:49:20 +0000
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Having just had a new BD propane installed, the new tank needs to be purged > according to the directions that...
Trade Cat Heaters for Westy
Historical mailing list - lchase
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 11:02:45 -0800
...Black Cat Propane http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/products/5033-750_x150.jpg Power Cat Propane http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/products...
stove top burner adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 19:18:01 -0700
...it seems that the propane is injected after the valve into these tubes which go to the burner orifices... when the propane is lit...
propane valve leak
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:57:17 -0800
...I guess if it goes away as I start to use propane I have my answer too. Meanwhile, I am plugging in my propane...
Re: Propane situation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 17:50:56 -0500
...However, when I open the bleeder valve near the tank, propane flows >freely. > >Also, the local propane supplier can't pump any propane into...
Re: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 24 Mar 2017 23:39:23 -0400
...Depending on the amount of propane in the tank, hot temps can cause the propane pressure to rise to a point where the over...
Re: 2nd propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:31:36 -0600
...Many of the standard propane regulator are adjustable, but I don't know what their range of adjustment is. A good propane supplier should...
Propane leak / where to service
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Mon, 15 Sep 1997 14:03:56 -0400
When I turn on the master knob at my propane tank I can smell propane and it's quite strong. I've tried spraying...
Fw: 2nd propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:19:35 -0800
...2nd propane regulator? > Date: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 10:02 PM > > Okay listees, put on your thinking caps: > I hooked my catalytic heater into...
Re: Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:17:55 -0700
To add to my propane factoid page at http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/PropaneFacts.html Propane boils at -44 degrees F. That's very...
Re: Propane (East Coast)
Historical mailing list - David Bogle
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 19:24:35 -0400
Greeting collective, Though my system is rusty, it works; but, I have never had it filled or had it looked at by a propane...
Re: Propane Tank question
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 18:59:29 -0400
Having just had a new BD propane installed, the new tank needs to be purged according to the directions that came w/ the tank...
Re: propane tank
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:49:43 -0500
> Locate some local RV / propane dealer's in your area Maggie. > Ask a few questions, tell them what you have. You can buy the...
2nd propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:24:31 -0800
...2nd propane regulator? >Okay listees, put on your thinking caps: >I hooked my catalytic heater into the propane line under the sink that runs...
Re: wanted: propane tank fill valve
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:55:34 -0600
...Donated the automatic valve to the brass recycling pile at the propane parts store. > I went to have my propane tank filled today on...
Refrigerator propane consumption
Historical mailing list
Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:24:27 -0600
Propane consumption by fridge depends on a number of variables 1) Size and model of fridge - there are a lot of 'em 2) Ambient...
Re: Propane Leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Dec 1997 21:00:57 -0500
Go to a propane supplier and replace the regulator. It is a standard part that should only cost about $20.00 Dennis -----Original Message...
duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
Historical mailing list - Gary
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 20:55:19 -0600
...My propane/gas Jetta has 10,000 km since I converted it to propane, I've only driven less than 50 km of that...
Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:06:29 -0800
...refilling disposable propane cylinders > I once asked the best refrigeration man I ever met about refilling propane > bottles. Since he dealt with all manner...
Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 21:43:55 -0400
...I doubt that the injection pump would work with propane -- diesel fuel isn't very lubricious, but propane is not at all, I think...
Re: Propane valve repair - Seattle area
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 07:17:49 -0700
...The propane wholesalers. They're the ones you want. Jim Roger Donahe wrote: >I'm looking for recommendations on a Seattle area place that...
westy propane tank for sale
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Feb 1999 00:02:23 EST
'80-'91 westy propane tank for sale. $175 chris
Re: Automotive propane in the US
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 11:09:22 -0800
...I think that >California may be one of the mixed propane states. I am thinking of >converting my pickup to propane on the next...
Re: Vegemite, Propane filling, Mosquito nets
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 16:09:14 -0700
...About the propane filling, Only the Eurobagos (later model fwd VW eurovan winnebagos) have the problem of the propane tank being difficult to fill...