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• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 18 May 2005 22:05:36 -0400
  ...I've been in search of a way to connect the disposable propane bottles to the westy tank for a long time. my westy...
• 82 Westy middle seat install - propane bolts welded in??
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:24:31 -0800
  ...This means the front track has just the inside two bolts connected, and is propped up on top of the two outer welded propane...
• Re: Wanted: propane tank guard
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:46:23 -0500
  ...got a eberspacher but the concept of a thermostat and running on propane rather than gasoline seems more appealing. Anybody got a used Propex...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:27:09 -0500
  ...Dave Mc You can buy a propane/methane gas detector, similar to a smoke detector or CO detector. There are models for residential and...
• RE: female stuff on trips
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 20:01:28 EDT
  martha rubin writes: > > Walt - How do you "check" your propane level? > > /martha > You can buy these stickers which attach to propane tanks and are...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Wed, 27 May 1998 12:09:18 -0600
  Mark McCulley wrote: > You don't have to be stopped to run the fridge on propane. I always fire up > the fridge on propane...
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 11:43:28 -0700
  ...You can use 100% propane, but the high side pressure gets a little too high. The butane brings that down. Propane works even better...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:18:28 -0700
  ...ORR ~ DeanB On 14 Dec , 2013, at 6:19 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour wrote: > Has anyone found a larger propane tank for the stock...
• Re: propane smell outside van
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:47:52 -0700
  Often the older vanagon tanks have metal that is saturated with propane and will smell. but to be safe new valves are a good...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:41:30 -0700
  ...Mark Robert Keezer wrote: > > Westy-owners, How much propane does the stock Vanagon Westfalia propane tank > hold ? What is the 80% fill capacity? > > Robert...
• Re: Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:46:57 -0700
  ...Minimum Charger For Propane Over time I've seen several posts talking about minimum charges to fill the Westy propane tank but here on...
• Re: Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:57:03 -0600
  ...http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/PropaneFacts.html The stock Westy tank is 3 gal which means it holds 2.5 gal of propane at...
• wanted: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 18:08:12 -0500
  I need a good, working/condition use propane tank, with or whitout regulator.... Regards, Ben
• Removing Fridge from 84 Westy tips
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:44:22 -0400
  Today I pulled the fridge on my 84 Westy to see where the "burning rubber" smell was coming from when running on propane. I...
• Re: Propane and beer
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:28:34 -0800
  Hi Matt and volks, I think the vapor pressure of Propane/LP gas depends only on temperature and not on volume of liquid in...
• Re: Propex and outside temperature
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:54:19 -0500
  Hi Mike, I can verify that a propane furnace will not operate at temps below -40. (Fahrenheit and Celsius meet at -40, which is...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 11:04:31 -0700
  ...You don't have to be stopped to run the fridge on propane. I always fire up the fridge on propane power the night...
• Re: Propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:28:43 -0600
  > oops! actually when filling it is closed to allow the pumping in of > the "liquid" propane. When filling the tank, the overflow or bleeder...
• Re: Filling the Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:25:31 -0500
  ...When the tank is at 80%, liquid propane will be discharged. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:38:58 -0500
  ...When the tank is full, propane bleeds out and the valve is closed. My problem is that the bleeder won't shut off all...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:40:14 -0700
  ...Propane fired airconditioning > > The current thread dealing with battery power for the refrigerator > brought the above subject to mind.. > > The propane/115v refrigerator/freezer...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:22:32 -0700
  ...open flames and leaking propane are a dangerous mix.:-) " I plan to leave this job to those that are experts in such things. Sent...
• Re: Propane regulator question
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 14:15:28 -0700
  Bryan Feddish wrote: > > I found the propane "leak" and it seems to be coming from a very small round hole near the top right...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:37:14 -0700
  The OE propane tank is built like a welding gas bottle. There is practically no event short of a chance round of armor piercing...
• refrigerator renovation
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:48:34 -0700
  ...At that time, it would start up on propane, but would not stay lit all the time. Now I can't get it started...
• Re: West LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 11:10:46 -0800
  I have propane injection installed on my Mercedes, and my kit (Powershot 2000) states that you don't want to inject straight LP. Rather...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:24:28 -0700
  ...I believe that as long as the vapor pressure inside of the 2 containers is sufficient to keep the propane in a liquid state...
• Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:56:13 -0400
  ...But then, we ran out of propane, and when we went to fill up, the propane attendant said it only took 1.1 gallons...
• Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:23:35 -0500
  ...My propane/gas Jetta has > 10,000 km since I converted it to propane, I've only driven less than 50 km > of that...
• propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 00:06:06 -0400
  Hi All I recently noticed a smell of propane. After a quick application of soap solution to the usual suspects, I found no major...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:17:41 -0800
  "Liquid Level Gauge Valve" http://propanewarehouse.com/cylindervalvedetail.asp?ID=6017 Andrew
• Re: Vegemite, Propane filling, Mosquito nets
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 10:17:31 -0400
  ...I just go to any gas station that also sells propane. They have always had the proper fitting. If you go to Canadian Tire...
• Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:47:51 -0700
  ...refilling disposable propane cylinders I once asked the best refrigeration man I ever met about refilling propane bottles. Since he dealt with all manner...
• Fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Tue, 15 May 2001 10:47:51 -0700
  ...I tried your trick of running the fridge on 120V overnight before trying to light the propane and it worked! It did take multiple...
• Suspected refrigerator, internal propane leak??
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 10:44:47 -0800
  Hello, I am seeking advice regarding my 91 syncro refrigerator propane leak. I had the refrigerator out about 2 years ago, before that point...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:25:54 -0400
  When I had my propane filler valve replaced I got the shop to rig what they called a "cheater hose" essentially one end attaches...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:47:07 -0800
  ...Larger Propane Capacity One way to double the propane capacity is to mount a second tank on the right side of the van. A...
• Re: Propane Valves
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Fowler
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:25:36 -0700
  Propane Valves I had mine rebuilt in 15 minutes at Suburban Propane. The charge was $25- it is just a matter of replacing a...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:10:26 -0700
  ...Instructions on the propane system specify that the vehicle is not supposed to be driven with the propane valve open. The reason the refrigerator...
• Propane in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:03:37 -0700
  ...Anyways, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with filling the westy propane tank in Mexico. Cars that run on propane are a...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:31:23 -0400
  ...I had no >> problem getting propane at other places. The tank is 25 years old. >> Does anyone know the law for propane tanks on...
• 2nd propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 22:02:06 -0800
  ...Is there a SMALL secondary propane regulator / pressure reducer that can be installed under the sink, between the fridge and the existing stock propane...
• Water content of propane exhaust (as Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.))
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:52:46 -0500
  ...C3H8 + (5)O2 --> (3)CO2 + (4)H2O According to my calculations, a 1lb bottle of propane produces 76 ml of water (less than three...
• Re: Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:19:47 -0800
  You're right Craig, They times when i have had probs with small propane bottles was when using torch in cold weather. The steep...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:52:14 -0400
  If the westy tank is empty and you configure as shown with the disposable tank inverted, the first propane to go from dispo tank...
• Re: Egg on face (was: whiff of propane)
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:13:03 -0300
  ...That exact thing happened to me too, when the greasy, baggy pants 16 year old know-it-all "propane jockey" wouldn't let me...
• Propane van (was Re: jumpseat cylinder housings)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 11:30:25 -0800
  Did anyone notice the following link on Gary's site: [http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm] A gasoline or propane...
• Re: propane btu/lb, was Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 22:06:03 -0500
  ...Although commercial LP gas may not be pure propane, depends somewhat on climate and season. d
• Propane tank fittings in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard and Anita O'Halloran
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:07:52 -0700
  What kind of thread do the propane fittings do our Westies have? Counter-clockwise to remove or clockwise to remove?? I need to remove...
• Re: Propane going out while driving
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 16:26:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...It has never been demonstrated that using the fridge on propane while driving is dangerous. Many current refrigerators are only 120V and propane with...
• Re: Dual Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:08:09 -0400
  Gary Lee has a dual fuel (Gas and Propane) vanagon: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm Chris On 9/8...
• Propane Valves
  Historical mailing list - Ben Zlotkin
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:57:09 -0800
  What is the best (retail) source for replacement westy propane filler valves? Specifically in No. Cal. Thanks, Ben
• Propane was diesels
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 14:20:58 -0400
  Wow, I want to convert my van to propane... how much can this be done for? Jerry
• Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:31:19 -0400
  ...Yes, there is a risk to having a flame and using propane either while traveling or being parked but there is also a risk...
• Re: Propane Tank Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 17:40:37 -0600
  Hi Frank, This propane gauge is an excellent addition to the van. But how does the gauge work? I mean by what principle can...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:30:31 -0400
  http://www.propanetankstore.com/blog/why-does-my-new-propane-tank-need-to-be-purged/ Since I am in the business of selling propane...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:56:41 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > You are right about the equal pressure, but only a small amount of the liquid propane in...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Sep 2003 to 22 Sep 2003 - Special issue (#2003-934)
  Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:48:03 -0700
  ...Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection > >> Propane doesn't have a huge calorific value, and I very much doubt that >> such a power increase will...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 31 Oct 2015 15:22:04 -0400
  I ordered my Westy propane filler adaptor for use with a 1 lb. bottle. I ordered it from the samba add but you can...
• Re: re. vanagon propane conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:35:47 -0500
  On Thu, 13 Feb 2003, Gary Lee wrote: > At the moment, propane is $0.44 per liter in Calgary, gasoline is $0.80 per...