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Subject:Re: old propane tanks illegal?
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:38:46 -0800

Not true. Permanent mount RV tanks like a Westy has are not subject to
the new tank rules. Don't try to take the tank in by itself though.

Mark
San Diego
82 Westy filled many times

Matthias Kuster wrote:
> Hi list,
>
> I am restoring an old beat up Westy (1984) and the propane tank is a
> bit rusty (on surface). Instead of stripping it down I might want to
> replace it. I heard somewhere by someone that these old stock tanks
> are illegal now and gas stations won't fill them (I'm in California).
> Any info? Anybody ever have problems with an attendant not wanting to
> fill them up? Maybe just bs?
>
> Cheers
>
> Matthias
>