On 5/16/05 4:20 PM, "Doug in Calif" <vanagon@astound.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
Another nice but not so nice feature is the ODOR.  Even a micro leak can
easily be sniffed with the nose.
jimt