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Subject:Propane tank conversion..
From:Chris Sullivan
Date:Fri, 16 Apr 2004 15:51:31 -0700

Hey all.  After the wonderfully helpful replies I got on my grey water
question (in case anybody cares, I rigged up a folding 5 gallon water
bottle, and it works great), I have a general question for the group.

I'm assuming after being refused service at two different propane
places, that there is no overfill valve on the old Westy's propane
tank.  After taking a glance at GoWesty, I noticed that they sell a
new, shiny tank (with an auto-shutoff) for around $300.  Given that the
tank I have looks.. well, kinda nasty it's probably time for a
replacement.

Has anybody purchased this, and how easy is it to install?  I'm not
afraid of plumbing and turning a screwdriver, but if it is more
complicated than bolting it into place and mating up the gas
connections, I'd be curious.  Also, I'd be curious what pitfalls /
problems people have had getting this new tank installed.

Any other pointers or comments would be great.

-Chris
81 Westy