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• Re: Help: Howto replace westy propane regulator with busdepot aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:55:28 -0700
  Thanks for pmail tips on the propane regulator replacement. Some cut and flare new joints. Some bends. I ended up taking out my flaring...
• Re: [WetWesties] Pain in the Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:13:05 -0700
  ...I've used Evergreen RV in north Seattle some years ago when I needed a new regulator on the propane tank. Please call me...
• Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:17:48 -0500
  ...I openned the propane valve and I started to hear hissing and smell propane. I put soapy water all over the system looking for...
• Re: refrigerator propane mode ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 20:39:35 -0500
  Darrell Boehler wrote: > ---------------------- > The refrigerator in my 86 westy works great in all modes, cools well, does > often blow out in propane mode if...
• Platinum 5000 btu catalytic space heater offered
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 10:58:21 -0600
  I have one propane fueled platinum media 5,000 btu (maximum) catalytic space heater with regulator. This can be setup to run as a...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:06:03 -0600
  I have put propane fumigation systems on turbodiesel jettas. A fair bit of work but it worked good. In the quest to get more...
• propane shut off valve
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:09:20 -0400
  hey all, i have a 2 year old go westy replacement propane tank on my 87 syncro westy. this camping weekend i noticed that...
• Re: Propane Hose Adapter (Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:31:57 -0400
  > A question I have, is the connection the new style or old > style for connecting the hose to the large gas propane tank? > In...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:06:33 -0400
  ...I always have > 2-1 lb canisters onboard our Westy for our small propane grille we use > outside the camper. I could use any...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:01:19 -0700
  ...for about 50 minutes. > they even tested their own filling equipment by putting some propane in > another tank. > I mean we did *everything* we...
• Re: Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 07:28:55 -0500
  If you think about it from an engineering point of view, propane is not bad. Many Westies use it already to power their fridges...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:21:55 -0700
  As said, the concept is to purge with vapor at a low pressure four times (not add any liquid propane, which has a vapor...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:24:32 -0400
  ...Propane is far cleaner burning although >> btu per gallon does fall short of diesel. >> Propane heaters definitely burn cleaner (especially the Propex vs >> generic...
• Re: Propane guages
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 20:48:57 -0700
  Merv, Installed a "Gas Low" (brand name) propane indicator gauge inline between the shutoff valve and pressure regulator. (Check Northern catalog or RV places...
• Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
  Historical mailing list - jeff kennedy
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 09:44:03 -0700
  ...Hombres at the propane stations were very adamant that their propane was NOT for cooking with, something to do with additives. Wasn't completely...
• propane fill
  Historical mailing list - michael schiesser
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 01:09:01 -0400
  ...THere is a propane bleeder valve up above where the big thing fits on to fill (intake). To fill with propane, one opens the...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:29:50 -0700
  ...On 10/20/2015 08:17 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote: > Has anyone used this "Propane Temporary Refill Adapter for Westy & Eurovan" > from Monster Industries...
• Propane Use of Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:42:33 -0500
  I was under the impression that the propane was not to be used while the van is being driven unless you want to make...
• Propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - earl smith
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 19:48:17 -0700
  I am planning to put a propane heater in my next Westy. has anyone found a heater that fits into the storage bin at...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 13:18:03 -0700
  > Today i was in Home Depot looked at buddy heaters propane you can use the one > pound or 20 pound sign on box states...
• Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:32:20 -0600
  ...while enroute, but could you safely use propane? >2) approximately how many hours will the propane last, if used only >for the fridge? > >Larry...
• Propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 19:38:07 EST
  My westy has one three gallon propane tank. Does anyone have experience with bigger or double tanks for a westy. TIA, John
• Propane
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:43:20 -0400
  Ron who did you take your Westie to to have the propane system checked out? Eric P. 1984 Westfalia(Green Hornet) [text/html]
• capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jurgen E. Pichler
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:43:20 -0700
  How big is the propane tank? Just bought a westy, upgrade from a weekender so I have no clue? --Jurgen
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:33:38 -0700
  ...Seems like the first thing they would do is open the bleeder and see if propane comes out. If it is truly empty and...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:36:41 -0500
  ...for about 50 minutes. > they even tested their own filling equipment by putting some propane in > another tank. > I mean we did *everything* we...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Wed, 27 May 1998 19:43:23 -0400
  ...Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode >Mark McCulley wrote: >> You don't have to be stopped to run the fridge on propane. I always...
• Re: 2nd stock propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:24:52 -0800
  ...this morning): > > Can a stock propane tank be made to work in place of the 20 lb propane tank > that is mentioned in the...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:14:26 -0600
  ...There is no truly flexible tubing that I would trust to run propane inside my Westy. Outside, well, maybe but not likely. Inside, no...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:59:40 -0700
  The biggest concern for those who remove propane is either they haven't installed a larger enough tank to supply the installed appliances for...
• Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:59:59 -0400
  ...One allows you to attach a second propane tank (such a standalone gas grill tank, or a second mounted tank) to increase your propane...
• Westy Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meyer
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:43:30 -0800
  The fill valve on our propane tank has failed. I have received a quote of $130 to replace/rebuild the valve or $250 for...
• Re: Propane Tank/Valve service
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 11:25:41 -0700
  ...Harvey wrote: > > Anyway, there is the smell of propane when opening the valve to the propane tank. I don't [snip] > RV dealers?, RV...
• Re: Propane Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 17:21:14 -0700
  My '83 ASI camper has a gauge on the propane tank. It mounts to a welded bung on the tank. The gauge was made...
• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:43 -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: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:21:37 -0800
  That is right, the propane you buy is a liquid, sold by the gallon. Inside the tank it slowly turns into a gas and...
• Re: Propane guages
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 09:11:24 -0700
  ...I think mainly of my propane heater as I spend > a bit of time cold weather camping away from propane facilities. > Merv. > 90 Carat...
• Re: How much propane in the tank?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:46:38 -0700
  Speaking of propane, I occasionally borrow my parents' 74 Westfalia for camping trips - I haven't used the propane stove but would like to...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2005 06:04:02 -0400
  Most real propane tanks have gauges-float operated. The Westy tank is too small for a gauge as the float would take up a...
• Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:14:37 -0400
  What exactly is the capacity on the propane tank on our westfalis? If it is nothing spectacular (10 lbs +), wouldn't it make sense...
• butt cold propane diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 09:42:21 -0000
  ...I opened the regulator valve to my propane tank to make breakfast (fridge really wasn't needed), and propane started leaking out of the...
• rejuvenating the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:35:07 -0800
  ...Doing some work on my van that involves disconnecting the propane lines and thought I would go ahead and repaint the propane tank. My...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:08:07 -0600
  Hi all, Do I need to get the 33 year old propane tank of my 85 Vanagon , recertified Canada? Thanks, Alfred
• Propane question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:05:26 -0400
  does any one know how long the fridge will run on propane....How long a full tank will last?? Adam Puzerewski 81 Westy
• Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:50:09 -0400
  The propane tank is 12 litres (3 gallons?) and prices may vary. It's supposed to be filled to 80% capacity. - Shawn
• Propane Tank Guage - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:57:03 -0500
  Is there such a thing...if not...how do you know your running out of propane...need some hints....Thanks.....
• westy propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:00:17 -0500
  Hey Listees, Anyone have a westy propane tank in usable condition they want to sell? Its for an '87. Thanks. Rick Koller
• Propane AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 13 May 2008 00:29:35 -0700
  Has anyone ever installed a small propane powered AC unit on the roof of their vanagon? I'm looking for feedback and ideas.
• Re: Propane tank fittings in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:47:50 -0700
  ...Propane tank fittings in 90 Westy > What kind of thread do the propane fittings do our Westies have? > Counter-clockwise to remove or clockwise...
• Re: propane tank float question
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 13:51:18 -0700
  ...propane tank float question Hi All, New Mexico has recently passed a law requiring floats on all propane tanks to prevent overfilling. Standard propane...
• Propane in tunnels in NYC
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:53:52 -0700
  ...The next two times I was turned away, after waiting in line 30 minutes....even when I said the propane tank was completely empty...
• Re: Westy Dometic Fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:39:13 EST
  ...A week or 10 days? That could simply due to lack of propane. This can be exaggerated in cold weather, which tends to inhibit...
• Re: Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:26:21 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >The correct measurement is when liquid propane begins to escape through the bleeder valve (or maybe you have an auto...
• Re: re fill small propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:57:50 -0800
  ...https://www.amazon.com/Manchester-Tank-Equip-10054-3-Propane/dp/B000243QA0/ref=pd_sbs_79_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7DQ07YJ08FJFTW4CPA9C Mark...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:44:30 -0400
  ...When it > runs out of propane as they often do, it is filled with air. > full. How do you propose that the air gets...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:34:18 -0500
  ...I agree that this will tell you your propane is low right before you actually run out. I'm wondering if it would be...
• Re: Propane guage on 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 08:07:43 -0700
  ...Propane guage on 84 Westy? > > The Campmobile owners guide that I got from the previous > owner does not have any mention of how to...
• Re: Egg on face (was: whiff of propane)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:09:43 -0700
  Would you believe the gal at a propane place in Oregon did'nt know how to fill the Westy propane tank so she let...
• Re: Sudden Propane Venting from Tank Valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:24:31 -0400
  ...If you are getting liquid propane out of the 80% bleed valve, then your tank is overfilled. The doofus at the propane place I...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 17:49:31 -0400
  ...When I >try to use the propane to power the fridge propane leaks out of the grey >metal piece down by the propane tank...