One of the main reasons to keep all tanks outside is that
UNREGULATED propane pressure is up around 200 psi when its even slightly
warm like 75 degrees. its still well over 100 psi even if cold.

Any small micro leak with that much pressure will fill your van in no time.

Conversely the lines coming INTO the van for the fridge and stove are
regualted down to 1 psi and will still fill the van but it takes much more
in the way of a leak by comparison.  Even a loose fitting with only 1psi may
NOT leak but with 100 psi it will hisssss like a snake.

Doug
----- Original Message -----
From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?

> To operate an RV with the standard type tanks inside (and that included my
5
> pounder) is illegal according to NFPA codes. However, portable devices
have
> exemptions.  Most fire codes have the 1 pound disposables under the
portable
> devices rules for use in ventilated areas. (not for bathrooms or bedrooms)
>
> When I use my five pound tank, it is attached to the fridge and sits
outside
> the van (portable fridge).
>
> Rest of my system is 1 pound bottles.
> jimt
> On 5/16/05 11:09 AM, "Alan Sinclair" <alan@DETERMINISTICNETWORKS.COM>
wrote:
>
> >> I realize there'd be a loss of space in putting a 'standard' bottle in
a
> >> Westy, but what are the other pros and cons to converting?
> >
> > the big issue is that you need the propane container
> > OUTSIDE the vehicle -- a small leak inside, mixed
> > with air = explosion
> >
> > alan