Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: propane filling
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:28:16 -0500

The common problem with filling through an AutoStop is that the operator
usually doesn't open the bleed ALL THE WAY.  They typically just crack
it open like with a manual type valve.

The AutoStop also has a reset button that the manual valves don't.

Mike

Aaron Pearson wrote:
> i've never filled a propane tank.  i have no idea how much is in my tank.
> since i bought it, i used the stove for a total of ~20 minutes.  when i
> went
> to fill it last night, the guy said a tiny bit went in at first, but none
> after that.  he was puzzled, since he "didn't see and fluid coming out the
> bleeder valve, so it must have an auto-stop".  so now we're heading out for
> an overnight... am i going to be able to cook a dinner and breakfast?  does
> it sound like it's full?
>
> thanks.
>
> aaron
> '87 syncro westy ej22
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search!
> http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
>