"   I don't know what to do with the tanks"

I carry my half size tanks in the luggage rack or in a milk crate on the
bike rack.   Works dandy.

On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 6:27 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

>  It sounds like you installed it after the 't'-fitting.  It would have to
> be installed between the regulator and the 't'-fitting to be able to use
> both appliances at the same time.  If this necessitates enlarging the
> opening in stoneguard, then that's what needs to happen.
>  Removal of the whole tank is easy, just those 2 lines that you've already
> removed, and 4 nuts under the chassis that hold the brackets to the body.
> The bolts (studs?) seem to be captive and remained with the vehicle on my
> '87 Westy, when I recently removed my rusted-through tank.
>  I permanently installed a hose and fitting that allows me to temporarily
> connect a 1 lb bottle or a 2 or 5 lb tank when needed at the campsite.
>  Now,
> how do I legally transport a tank while enroute?
>  I always carry a few 1 lb bottles inside my cabinets, but I don't know
> what to do with the tanks, so no tanks for now, I guess......
>
> Mike B.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:02 AM
> Subject: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
>
>
>  Bought one of these a couple of weeks ago when Bus Depot  had them on
> > sale. Installed it yesterday, feeling kinda like I've been chumped here.
> > Unless I'm missing something, doesn't look like this thing works all
> > that
> > well with the Westy propane tank set up. First, significant bending of
> > the
> > lines from the regulator are required to get this "T" in place. Once it
> > is
> > place, the two connections could never be used at the same time ,unless
> > you remove the guard from the bottom of the tank. My main interest in
> > this
> > thing was the ability to hook up a 1 lb bottle, which I did and it
> > works-sort of. My tank is empty, but with a full 1lb bottle hooked up I
> > was able to light the stove, so I know I'm getting propane. But when I
> > disconnect the bottle, I got a huge discharge of propane from the
> > direction of the tank (not the bottle). Read in the archive of folks
> > being
> > happy with this thing,  but right now I'm feeling like I threw about 60
> > bucks away.   Jeff
> >
>

--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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