Edward Maglott wrote:
> I think the fitting for the Westy yank will be the hard part to find.  I
> have often wanted to make a gadget that will allow hooking a disposable
> propane bottle to the Westy tank.  This would allow me to keep the stove
> and fridge running temporarily when the Westy tank runs out, until I can
> get to a refill station.  Also would allow partially refilling a disposable
> bottle from the Westy tank.  Anybody know the specs on the fill fitting on
> a Westy tank, and where to get one?

We built a hose for refilling the Westy Tank from 20lb BBQ tanks long
ago. The BBQ end has changed, maybe twice now, because of the mandates
for anti-overfill valves and the like. I can look at the fill fitting
and see if there are any part numbers and the like, but it has to be a
standard part.

I'll ask where Dad had it made, but I think it was an RV shop. At the
time, we were both active in hot air ballooning, so we were dealing with
lots of propane on a regular basis. Refilling the Westy that way isn't
the easiest thing in the world (standing a 20lb bottle on its head, 2-3'
off the ground), but it would work. And a 20lb bottle in the roofrack
(don't EVER put it inside) would keep the kitchen going for as long a
trip as I'd care to take.

-Z