To answer the questions:

1) No. There is no way to know until it is empty.

2) Any Propane fill station should be able to fill it as it uses a
common adapter. My local hardware can do it. If in doubt, any RV fill
station should have no problems.

Just FYI, my tank looks horrible as it is a rusted mess, but it is
still solid and safe, just looks bad. Of course, when in doubt, get a
new one.

You may find that the tank "leaks" after you have it filled - this
may be just the over-pressure bleed off valve releasing gas - it is
OK, but be cautious around it as it is raw propane coming out.   ...JMM

On Jul 29, 2005, at 12:47 PM, Woody wrote:

> Here's a Newbie question:
>
> Since I acquired my '86 Westy a couple of months ago I've used the
> range
> burners a few times; haven't been able to run the fridge yet on
> propane
> [another story I'm gradually getting a handle on].  Wondering about
> two
> other questions:
> 1) Is there any way to tell when I'm running low on propane before
> I run
> out?
> 2) Are there any problems getting the tank filled at the gas
> station or
> dealer offering propane?  To read the GoWesty info, I should order a
> brand new tank with all the fittings, sooner rather than later...
> Woody
>
>