>Hi All,
>
>New Mexico has recently passed a law requiring floats on all propane tanks
>to prevent overfilling.  Standard propane tanks like those used for bbq's
>can be adapted for ~$20 however it looks like a cumbersome process
>involving mounting a tank on a contraption and pulling the stem out before
>replacing it with a stem/float combination.
>
>I'm wondering if anyone has had experience doing this on a Westy propane
>tank and what-all is involved.  As it stands now, I can't get my tank
>filled until I get it converted.  Sheesh!!!
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Ivan
>
>'85 Westy

        If it is like Hawaii and some other states that have recently
begun to require the OPD valves- it only applies to vertical tanks.
Small horizontal tanks like those on the Westy are supposed to be
exempt. YMMV.

        Shawn
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