You can buy the refill adapter for $15 from:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=45989

Never done it myself, but I have a friend that does all the time. He told me
about the adapter.

TomC
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ben McCafferty [mailto:ben@KBMC.NET]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 5:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Disposable (?) propane cylinders

Hi all,
I use the Coleman Powercat in my westy (RVC) as well as a weber grill.  Both
use the disposable propane cylinders.

Once upon a time, I met a fellow who had been refilling the same set of
these for about 10 years, with no issues.  I am aware of the stiff federal
penalties for "transporting if refilled", but am wondering if there's really
a good reason for this, or if the gov't/Coleman is just pulling a CYA for
the occasional idiot who overfills and blows himself/herself up?

If this isn't a completely asinine thing to do, can anyone tell me:
1--what fittings, etc. would be needed to use a 5 or so lb. tank to refill
from
2--how to know when the cylinders are full

Thanks in advance,
bmc  :)

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