I would say that IF there's positively no leaks, then just use it.

When tank is run down, (empty. This should take a couple weeks of
camping use tops) get the shutoff valve checked out.

One other note. It may take take longer than you let it during
testing, for gas in the lines to get used up by the stove. i.e. let
stove run a few minutes with valve shut off.

Cheers,

Neil.

On 9/16/07, Karena Prater <karena@catlovescrow.com> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> We're currently on a maiden cross-country voyage in our '86 Westy with our
> toddler and have just discovered that our propane valve does not appear to
> be working at all -- i.e. the stove lights equally well with the valve
> turned either on or off.  So I'm wondering if anyone can tell me:
>
> 1)  How serious is this as far as safety issues are concerned?  I'm not
> noticing any smell *inside* the bus -- I noticed a slight smell outside the
> bus before we left but we had it checked for leaks by an RV place and they
> said that it was fine;
>
> 2)  If this is something we should get fixed immediately, can anyone
> recommend a place in Denver?
>
> I'm currently on the digest since we're on the road, so if replies could be
> cc'd to my personal address that would be helpful.
>
> Thanks so much!!!
>
> Karena
>
> www.catlovescrow.com
>

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

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