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• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:03:06 -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: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:47:20 -1000
  ...Basically, it gets the juices flowing well enough for the propane to just jump in. Think of DC operation as the guy who warms...
• Re: '73 Westy parts - want list
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Fri, 3 May 1996 16:28:20 -0500 (CDT)
  On Fri, 3 May 1996, Eric Rainey wrote: > > >In addition, I would like to add a propane system (heat/stove/reefer) if > >possible. > > > Hey...
• Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:45:59 -0800
  I want to replace my propane lines now that I have my fridge cabinet out---they're a little tweaked---is it possible to...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 18 May 2005 22:22:45 -0400
  ...If I thread it onto a disposable, it opens the valve and propane starts coming out. I assume that it would act the same...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:43:48 -0700
  Subsequent thread comments centered on replacing the refrigerant with propane. If I understand John's original post, he isn't seeking a variant on...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:49:03 -0400
  http://www.amazon.com/Propane-Temporary-Refill-Adapter-Eurovan/dp/B00H2L7LWA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445356075&sr=8-1&keywords=Propane...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:33:59 -0700
  ...I had no >>> problem getting propane at other places. The tank is 25 years old. >>> Does anyone know the law for propane tanks on...
• Re: Location for Propane Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 10:53:53 -0800
  ...Location for Propane Alarm > > > > From what I've read, since Propane is heavier than air, the device should be > mounted near the appliance and...
• Re: fridge troubles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 24 May 2007 06:29:32 -0700
  you need to be a little more specific....does it not work at all or simply not work on propane? Can you clarify, does...
• Re: can't get propane at stove, fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Sun, 7 May 2000 17:59:49 -0400
  ...The filler auto shutoff valve was stuck and the tank would not take any propane at the filling station. But no propane at stove...
• Propane heaters..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:30:43 -0800
  ...In yachts, it can be a big danger because they are shaped just right to collect any leaking propane aboard the vessel. My Alaskan...
• Re: Westy Propane Tank Adaptation
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 06:38:11 -0800
  ...Westy Propane Tank Adaptation I hate zipping through those little propane bottles with my Coleman lantern. I have seen those attachments that adapt the...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:47:10 -0500
  ...Propane Has anyone found a larger propane tank for the stock location? Or another logical location to attach/carry additional propane without losing storage...
• Alternate locations for Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 20:03:27 -0500
  Other than under the sliding door has anyone figured out a good alternate location for their propane tank? I would LOVE to get two...
• Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 20:35:46 -0400
  ...I became suspiscious when it wouldn't accept any propane, and went to a local propane specialist. He discovered that the pressure relief valve...
• Re: Fridge not Working on Propane
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 14:13:33 -0700
  ...In fact, last weekend it did not even seem > to work at all on propane. > The fridge warmed right up to room temp. > I...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:32:14 -0700
  ...Your propane/RV guy should be able to fix it by replacing one or the other, let us know what's up. Stuart -----Original...
• Installing Propane Heater / Adding extra propane capacity
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 17:38:52 +0000
  ...Another would be to add an Extend-a-Stay connector to the propane system that allows you to attach a standard propane tank. It...
• Re: Gauging propane level
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:22:14 -0800
  ...Gauging propane level > > > >On the topic of propane level gauges, has anyone tried one of these? > > > > > >http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm...
• Re: Westy propane tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:32:38 -0800
  ...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 Leak
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 04:10:21 -0800
  David Higginbotham wrote: > > There is/was a small stream of propane leaking from a small square hole on > the propane pressure regulator on our...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 27 May 1998 16:43:45 EDT
  The fridge on the moterhome we had when I was a kid was a Dometic "two way" - 110 and propane only. That's still...
• propane tank float question
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:21:31 -0600
  Hi All, New Mexico has recently passed a law requiring floats on all propane tanks to prevent overfilling. Standard propane tanks like those used...
• Re: propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 18:49:29 -0700
  ...propane leak? Other then of course using a lighter how does one go about telling if they have a propane leak. Generally when I...
• propane heaters anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 17:34:10 -0800
  Does anyone have a vented propane heater to recommend? thanks, max westy '84
• Westy propane tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 19:35:59 -0600
  How many pounds of propane does the westy tank hold? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Propex and outside temperature
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:07:44 -0700
  > How low can the outside temperature go (outside westy propane tank) and > a propex furnace, at or near sea level, still operate? Propane freezes...
• Re: propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:44:56 -0500
  At 09:57 AM 1/30/2000 -0800, Davidson wrote: >valve was open...it was spewing out propane... he turned off his propane >pump...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:44:42 -0400
  Also it needs to be compatible with propane. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff...
• checking propane levels..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 18:13:30 +0800
  Isn't there an easier way than to affix this strip to the outside of the propane tank, and then have to pour water...
• Re: Second propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 23:48:08 -0500
  What I have done, and am sure there are others likewise, is add a second propane tank on the opposite side (the mounting holes...
• Propane? (was RE: Hello, a short intro...)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:27:04 -0400
  Hi, You can get propane anywhere in North America quite easily. Try looking under propane in the yellow pages, and if the BBQ guys...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:26:22 -0800
  ...http://www.bwautodismantlers.com/ I sanded, primed, painted it, then bought a new propane regulator from an RV place. Last, I took the tank...
• Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 22:38:36 -0400
  ...1) I realize you are suppose to operate the fridge on 12 volts, while enroute, but could you safely use propane? 2) approximately how...
• Re: fridge troubles
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 24 May 2007 13:13:01 -0400
  ...Turn to 110 V and see if that works.If it does,and wont cool with propane, the problem is not the refrigeratrion circut...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:52:13 -0400
  ...Propane tank certification Hi all, Do I need to get the 33 year old propane tank of my 85 Vanagon , recertified= Canada? Thanks, Alfred
• Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:43:35 -0400
  Just my two cents worth, but I think it's dangerous to be running your fridge on propane while in route. While you may...
• Re: Fridge and Propane Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 08:32:53 -0700
  Where is propane sold by the pound? I've always seen it sold by the gallon. My tank takes 2.8 US gallons when...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 19:41:02 -0700
  Jason, I believe the stock propane tanks are significantly thicker walled than portable tanks such as used for BBQ grills. That's to because...
• Propane Fillup?
  Historical mailing list - Woody
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 09:47:33 -0700
  ...1) Is there any way to tell when I'm running low on propane before I run out? 2) Are there any problems getting...
• Re: Fridge pilot going out
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:13:40 -0400
  ...Otherwise the fridge runs very well on propane. Any idea why? << That's quite a common occurrence and I think it's a warning...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:57:56 -0800
  Lemme know where I can get some an endless supply of propane...
• Re: Propane (East Coast)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:49:11 -0400
  A thing I learnt recently about propane tanks... In order for the propane system to work properly, if the tank is completely empty, it...
• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:29:07 -0400
  ...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: : Fixing propane shutoff valve in '82 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:28:14 -0500
  ...First, make sure ALL of the propane is out of the tank. Then remove the valve wheel which is screwed on with a single...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:43:01 -0400
  ...You won't smell propane (especially not inside the van) unless you have unburned propane (and you really shouldn't be smelling it inside...
• Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 13:59:50 -0700
  ...but what the heck... ( short version is, no one can seem to fill this new propane tank on a Westy ) An 84 Westy I...
• Re: MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 25 May 2002 18:50:03 -0500
  ...MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical? > I am toying with the idea of a dual fuel setup (there...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:32:38 -0700
  ...Just because that volume reduces to zero doesn't mean the expansion of the propane liquid stops. Sufficient pressure can rupture the tank. Not...
• propane hose adaptder
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:57:37 -0400
  This is about Ron Soloman add a propane hose offer at Bus Depot. A question I have, is the connection the new style or...
• Propane While Driving (response)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 00:07:02 -0400
  It is true that there is some danger of having propane mixed up in the car in the event of an accident but I...
• Re: Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:14:44 -0700
  Chris, There's a reason the engineers chose Freon instead of propane.... It doesn't go KABOOM!!!! when there is a leak and a...
• Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 12:07:02 -0700
  Pleasant thoughts of rolling mortar shells disguised as 5 lb propane tanks. Any accident, or heaven forbid an engine fire... I drive my propane...
• 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: propane shut-off...not shut-off!
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Thu, 14 May 1998 10:08:26 -0700
  ...I took it to a local propane shop (a big place that converts fleet vehicles to run on propane). Turned out to be the...
• Re: Propane system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 May 2017 15:22:21 +0000
  The propane system is very simple. Tank with valve, regulator (2 stage), and copper tube distribution system to the appliances. During storage the valve...
• Re: Barely scientific test results, Dometic R182 refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:41:48 -0400
  ...For the propane test I hooked the fridge up to a bottle with a std. bbq regulator. Ambient temp ranged from 72 to 88F...
• Re: Westy Propane Tank Adaptation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 07:41:22 -0800
  If the point of this exercise is to avoid using a lot of small bottles of propane, you might consider buying a 3 or...
• Re: dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:03:57 +0800
  My fridge cools best on propane maybe because of the amount of heat it produces, I know you should not operate the fridge on...