So what exactly is the filling procedure? I know you take off
that yellow cap and hook up the hose but do you also have to
open the bleeder? Anything else?

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
>Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 06:16:13 -0400
>From: dr <dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET>
>Subject: Re: Propane Tank Size
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>The correct measurement is when liquid propane begins to
escape through the bleeder valve (or maybe you have an auto-
stop valve?) during filling.  Not sure of the exact gallons
this point is, but its either 2.4 (80% of 3 gallon) or 2.7
(90% of 3 gallon).  The tank size is 3 gallon, but of course
you dont fill it completely.  Assuming you are filling an
empty tank; 2 gallons is a safe fill stopping point so you
dont have any liquid propane accidents.  My last fill, the
attendant wasnt watching and ran it up to 3 gallons and
liquid propane began spewing out the bleeder, he couldnt get
the fill hose disconnected nor get to the bleeder very
easily, with the large gloves on.  Liquid -44 degree propane
continued to spew out all over the tank, the skid plate, and
the fill hose, for about 10 seconds.   I much would have
rather he just stopped it at 2 gallons and avoided the mess
and situation.
>
>d
>
>
>
>
>jennifer dumpert <undine@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>>A fellow checking out the propane system on my 86 Westfalia
told me I should
>>never fill the tank more than 2 gallons. I followed his
advice, but the
>>price I paid for the propane was lower than usual. Either
I've been
>>overfilling it or he's overly conservative (or I
coincidentally found a
>>cheaper propane source). Which?
>>
>>Jennifer Dumpert
>>'86 Westy, "Baby"
>>
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