On Sun, 15 May 2005 17:02:47 -0700, Malcolm Stebbins
<mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

>--- The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:
>
>> then ran the stove for a couple of
>> minutes, then moved on to the dreaded pump-and-pray procedure.
>
>I find that if I leave the propane on, at the tank, for a day, PRIOR to
trying to start the fridge
>for the first time, this helps too.  Mixes the propane with the stale air
maybe.  M
>
>
>
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Hey List what has always worked for me is to run the van at idle its
putting out 14.5 volts or around their about. It will start every time. I
also take a gallon milk bottle  filled with  frozen  water with a screw
top lid to help precool it 24 hours before the trip . Happy camping.

               Bill Witz 84 Westy Tiico Ol Paint