In a message dated 16/09/2007 11:07:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

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.

Karena, just leave the  valve alone and do not worry about it.  As long as
there are no leaks then  your safe.  I usually have the valve open on my van all
summer as I'm using  the propane services almost weekly.  Any good RV sales
and repairs place  will be able to replace that valve for you.  Best is to wait
until the tank  is nearly empty so as not to loose a tank full of propane.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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