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Subject:Re: capacity of propane tank
From:Keith Hughes
Date:Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:37:19 -0700

>Date:    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:02:03 +0000
>From:    Robert Rountree <syncro87@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Subject: Subject: Re: capacity of propane tank
>
>I had my syncro87 westy filled in Moab Ut. a few weeks ago and it said 3.9
>gals on the propane tank filling meter after a fill from completly
>empty....my on/off valve now seems to be leaking a small amount, I can get a
>wiff when I'm near it down wind... who has those parts and how easy are they
>to replace/fix?.. I'm not afraid of propane....he said with fire in his
>eyes.....RR
>
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Robert,

I had the same issue just recently.  Any RV store should have a
replacement valve (just make sure the pressure relief valve setting is
correct).  Just tell them it's for a 'belly' tank.  A bit pricey ($45)
but a lot cheaper than the alternative (new tank, burned van).  Believe
me, you don't want to watch your van burn to the ground...BTDT, didn't
get a T-shirt.

Keith Hughes
'86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)