Hi Tom:

Thanks for the explanation, it make sense. You never know when an
inexpensive gadget out there might do the trick though. Sounds like our best
insurance is to carry a small auxiliary tank and one of those adapters that
was mentioned (was it "stay-a -while"?). Sounds like a good investment, and
worth the peace of mind. Camping world has those in stock for about $60.00 I
believe.

Troy Delnicki
89 Vanagon

Subject: RE: Gauging propane level

>
> If this is what I think it is, it is a material that changes color with
> temperature.  When the tank is in use, the liquid in the bottom of the
> tank
> is warmer than the gas space above it.  The gas space is cold due to the
> evaporation of the liquid propane as the gas is used.  More flow, more
> evaporation, more cooling.
>
> You frequently see heavy-use propane tanks that are cold and condensing
> water on the outside due to this effect.  It is most likely that our vans'
> tanks do not flow enough to cause the very cold gas area above the liquid.
> So, not enough temp difference to indicate the liquid level.
>
>
> Tom Salicos
>
> >> >
>> >On the topic of propane level gauges, has anyone tried one of these?
>> >
>> >
>> >http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm/Outdoor-and
> -RV-Accessories/Maintaining-Your-RV/Propane/GLI-Gas-Level->
>>Indicator/deptID=3:subOf=14:skunum=4317:src=TSC
>> >
>> >Best,
>> >
>> >Troy
>> >
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