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• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:28:27 -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...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:15:21 -0400
  ...When the tank has nothing but propane in it, it can be easily filled. Pumping liquid propane in increases the pressure, and the existing...
• Re: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:31:13 -0700
  ...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: Fridge blows out on propane
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sun, 6 May 2001 09:41:39 -0400
  ...This may occur when the propane tank is low. Take care, Paul Borghese ----- Original Message ----- From: "puzerewski" <puzerewski@email.msn.com> Newsgroups: groupstudy.vanagon...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:17:58 -0700
  ...Propane refill adaptor Has anyone used this "Propane Temporary Refill Adapter for Westy & Eurovan" from Monster Industries LLC sold by Amazon.com? I wanted...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:33:01 -0400
  ...A bolt-on propane injection > kit was added and the engine dyno'ed at 400 BHP, ran totally clean, and > specific fuel consumption was...
• Re: Propane Tank wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:46:20 -0700
  ...Rob becida@comcast.net At 4/11/2012 06:48 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote: >Chris propane tanks are only certified for a...
• Re: source for replacement propane valve on westy stove
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 08:41:51 -0800
  RE: propane valve/regulator http://www.manchestertank.com/products/rv_cylinder.htm
• Re: Propane Warning Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 09:01:23 -0500
  propane warning sticker not sure if this is the one you are looking for ebay item#320200235520
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:14:08 -0800
  ...Propane refill adaptor UPDATE This adapter connects to the propane tank fill valve and works by allowing you to transfer propane from a disposable...
• Re: Propane tank conversion..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 18:43:20 -0500
  ...Most propane dealers are licensed to handle and deliver propane, I've never had any dealer to have any problems filling my tank using...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:29:19 -0600
  ...It went through some propane. John On 12/14/2013 7:19 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour wrote: > Has anyone found a larger propane tank...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:10:43 -0700
  ...http://www.flameking.com/?OVRAW=propane%20gauges&OVKEY=propane%20gauge&OVMTC=standard David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >There were Vanagon campers sold in the us that had...
• Re: Propane guage on 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 07:55:26 CDT
  Hi John, I just spent roughly two weeks on the go on less than one tankful of propane. The fridge ran approx. 20 hrs...
• Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 01:55:37 PDT
  I think Natural Gas, or Gas in general (is propane a type of natural gas???) is going to be the replacement for gasoline and...
• Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:07:49 -0700
  ...Today I saw propane for $2.11 per gallon just off the freeway (I-84 in north central Oregon) whereas gasoline is now about...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 3 May 2012 09:29:04 -0400
  ...E.g., propane is heavy so the propane detector needs to be on the floor, but you want the CO detector at eye-level...
• Fwd: Re: Propane (East Coast)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:25:16 PDT
  ...I'll >be a ferry ride away from finding propane, so I can't just wait until I >run out. > >Anybody know a _good...
• Propane Consumption Rates
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 09:59:15 -0600
  There are three ways to figure out how much propane your appliances are using: 1) Get repair/maintenance manual from VW or RV dealer...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:45:50 -0500
  ...You can make an ammonia refrigerator with two propane tanks and some pipe fittings. Google "Icy Ball Refigerator." What a hoot! Made for the...
• Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:05:30 -0400
  Hi all OK lets try explaining this a bit better I have a 85 westy with a on Board Propane system. I want to...
• update on propane project
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 3 Apr 2017 02:02:25 +0000
  I bought two propane items that may be of interest.   Propane Refill Adapter and a high pressurehose with acme nut at one end and...
• Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:07:28 -0400
  ...I still have some propane in it, What should I do to be safe on the "Fill only 85% of whole tank " ?? Why is...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:11:32 -0500
  This adapter connects to the propane tank fill valve and works by allowing you to transfer propane from a disposable tank into your main...
• dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:00:01 -0500
  ...My front was about 2 feet higher than the back and it ran all night on propane mode. I will need propane mode at...
• Re: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:27:55 -0700
  ...Fridge Propane Mode No Start > For those times when the fridge is difficult to start in propane mode, previous > postings in the archives recommend...
• Re: Alternate locations for Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 18:31:11 -0700
  ...Alternate locations for Propane Tank > > > > Other than under the sliding door has anyone figured out a > > good alternate location for their propane tank? I...
• Dometic RC2000 propane consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 07:44:58 -0700
  ...21" suitable for propane at 11 water inches pressure. It is intended to be connected to a small propane bottle, like the standard 16...
• Need Westy Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 14:30:29 -0700
  I am having an epic propane tanks adventure. I have a leak in the propane tank valve. The valve is aluminum and cannot be...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:29:16 -0400
  ...capacity of propane tank >Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:43:20 -0700 > >How big is the propane tank? > > > >Just bought a westy, upgrade...
• Paint for propane tank
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 12:05:40 -0500
  Does anyone have a recommendation for the kind of paint to use to repaint the propane tank? Thanks.
• Westy LP propane tank for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 02:56:50 EDT
  for sale: vanagon westy propane tank. excellent cond.never any rust. fits all vanagon westys. $185
• Propane Filling
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:24:15 -0600
  ...And- as a matter of fact, some propane dealers use the gravity method to fill tanks. Shouldn't be a problem as long as...
• Re: Propane vs CNG Was Propane fueled Vanagons?,
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:20:19 -0400
  ...Propane vs CNG Was Propane fueled Vanagons?, I've been pondering the propane conversion for a while. I've always thought that two long...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 May 2008 20:16:22 -0400
  ...If you need to get the tank empty, it is better to burn the propane than to just let it escape. Edward At 07...
• Propane Gauges
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 16 May 2005 02:40:43 -0400
  The only way I can figure that the Canadian Tire (we also call it Crappy Tire and Cambodian Tire) propane gauge that Frank C...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:49:23 -0800
  ...So whenever you are contemplating burning propane for heat, or installing a propane appliance, be very, very careful. It�s very important that all...
• 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...
• Propane guage on 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:28:15 -0700
  The Campmobile owners guide that I got from the previous owner does not have any mention of how to tell how much propane you...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 20:03:52 -0700
  I order a 2nd OEM tank from my local propane dealer. It's made in Manchester Tanks in the USA. The pressure regulator does...
• Re: removal of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 20:01:43 -0700
  ...removal of propane tank > I have to remove the propane tank on my 90 Westy to R&R the regulator. > Does anyone know how...
• Re: Propane Heresy - Can you retrofit Westy for alternate use of Coleman fuel?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 9 May 2002 01:11:37 -0700
  ...William > It's very inconvenient where we live to refuel my '87 Westfalia's propane > tanks. It occured to me that the propane lines...
• Replacement Propane Regulator Source?
  Historical mailing list - Rabble
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:57:38 -0600
  Does anyone know of a place to get one of the square types of propane tank regulators, i.e. like the original one on...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:03:49 -0700
  ...Maybe someone who has one can tell us if there is still some propane sloshing around if the canister is removed before using any...
• Propane tank gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 13:19:28 -0800
  Has anyone installed a gauge that will tell you the fill level of the propane tank? I'd really like some way of telling...
• Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 22:01:47 -0800
  ...This gasoline/propane one is on Gary's web site. Is it his? Don't know... <http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane...
• Re: Marshall "Second Chance" LPG adapter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:11:47 -0700
  ...Propane, 1lb bottles, for propane grill AND occasional use with pressure mantle lantern. 2. Butane, couple cans, for tabletop stove (http://www.missionrs.com...
• Re: Gauging propane level
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:48:53 -0800
  Having had the misfortune to run out of propane not only once, but twice in the short time I've been camping in a...
• Re: Propane Tanks---heater thinking points
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:33:25 -0500
  I assume you want propane heat for trips other than Alaska in the summer. Most of Alaska/Yukon is plenty warm enough for camping...
• Re: Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 06:16:13 -0400
  The correct measurement is when liquid propane begins to escape through the bleeder valve (or maybe you have an auto-stop valve?) during filling...
• Sudden Propane Venting from Tank Valve
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:53:29 -0700
  ...I came back to my Westy after a short drive this afternoon and was hit with the distinct smell of propane. I got down...
• Re: propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:17:48 -0700
  ...An hour later I noticed a propane odor around the beast. A quick check revealed a wet cap and frost on the propane filler...
• Re: westy propane
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 16:20:44 -0700
  Darrell wrote: >Hi Volks, > I went the propane station to replenish the propane in my 87. It was >empty and he was only able...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:20:44 -0700
  Why would turning off the propane increase mileage? Charles '85 Westy At 03:09 PM 9/13/2006, Alistair Bell wrote: >I agree, that...
• Re: butt cold
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:28:29 -0700
  Chris, Did the propane leak out only when opening the valve? Mine did it too (sub freezing) and leaked (more than a small hiss...
• More pedantic propane trivia...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:42:05 -0700
  Entity pensioner spoke thus: > I think the vapor pressure of Propane/LP gas depends only on temperature and > not on volume of liquid in...
• Re: running fridge on propane while driving - mine goes out
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:34:59 -0500
  My fridge lights okay on propane but seems to go out pretty soon after I start driving. Anyone know what might be the cause...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 16:34:04 -0600
  ...Typically I don't have any problem having the propane tank filled (in Calgary, AB). Only once have I been told that the tank...
• Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:15:06 -0400
  ~3 US gallons > >Quick question. What is the capacity of the propane tank on a Vanagon Westy? > >
• mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:42:00 -0800
  On the topic of propane filling, I now get in the habit of bringing along a large moving pad, which I lay out for...