Like Scott mentions....

However, another possibility is for you to buy a new Westy tank and
mount it on the passenger side of your camper. It won't tie into your
existing system, unless you spend the time to get a cross over
regulator, but you can then set up this 2nd tank for your external
stuff.

On Jul 7, 2009, at 11:31 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> well, that's what I was trying to talk to you about.
> there are fittings in the on-board propane system ..........and you
> can get
> a T plumbed in .....like plumbing work.
> put your quick disconnect on there, going to your picnic table units.
> As I said........just need to manage the pressure properly though.
>
> a 20 lb propane tank is way too huge to be practical for taking
> camping.
> I'd be embarrassed with that monster in my camp site !
>
> next...........you'll get this set up working ...........then.........
> it'll be 'well now that I have all those working off my westy built-in
> propane tank, I find I run that tank out quite quickly, and am
> always going
> to get it filled, what can I do about that ? " .......
> and then you'll be looking into a two tank system and all that.
> Main thing though, is to enjoy the process.
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:05 PM
> Subject: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
>
>
>> Hi all
>> OK lets try explaining this a bit better
>> I have a 85 westy with a on Board Propane system.
>> I want to use the ON Board Propane system in the westy to power other
>> things outside of the Westy. i.e. camp stove, Heater, water heater,
>> and lantern.
>> I know how and have used the adaptors and t's to use a 20LB tank that
>> I have to haul around with me.
>>
>> I want to use the propane in the westy instead of dragging a 20lb
>> tank along with me. Is there a way to tap into that on board propane
>> for the stove, water heater, heater and lantern that are not on the
>> westy??
>> Hope that makes it a bit clearer.
>> I just dont want to carry a 20lb tank and camp fuel and have the tank
>> under the westy just to go camping. If I can dump the 20lb tank and
>> the camp fuel i will save space and wt.
>> Thanks a bunch
>> Jonce
>>
>>
>>
>>> Auto gas (no lead) will work fine in Coleman stoves and lanterns.
>>> Done
>>> it
>>> > for some time.
>>> >  There are quick release connectors for propane too.  You could
>>> make up
>>> > a
>>> > hose, put a quick release fitting at each appliance and on your
>>> vehicle tank
>>> > and go that route.  You could make a T-fitting with a couple of
>>> shorter
>>> > hoses and  snake hoses all over your campsite to various camping
>>> gear
>>> > or
>>> > just use a single hose and run only one thing at a time.  The
>>> quick
>>> > release
>>> > fittings work really well.  I had one in a Dodge van that I
>>> carried
>>> > a Coleman propane stove stored away , except when I wanted
>>> dinner...I
>>> > could
>>> > get out the stove and snap the line on and be cooking in about 30
>>> > seconds..Handy .  If you are paranoid about explosions you may
>>> want to
>>> > not
>>> > leave your  Gas hose connected when not in use..I got lazy in my
>>> Dodge
>>> > and
>>> > just left it snapped in (went through a hole in my floor to the
>>> under
>>> > vehicle tank)  Probably a little risky.
>>> >  Don Hanson
>>> >
>>> > On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Jonce Fancher
>>> <streetbugs@verizon.net>wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Hi all
>>> >> I went on a search for some white gas for my coleman stove.
>>> Found the
>>> >> Last can at cabelas today. They do have a conversion to run
>>> Propane
>>> >> in this stove. I still have the stove in the 85 Westy. Propane is
>>> >> fine and all in there but Im sorta the outdoor camper/cooker.
>>> SO has
>>> >> anyone or does anyone know how to Plumb the under body propane
>>> tank
>>> >> on my 85 westy to use the propane in the tank for my Stove and
>>> >> lighting and hot water heater (yeah I know, Im a wimp camper!). I
>>> >> really don't want to use the little green bottles. I can but just
>>> >> dont wish to. I do have the refill thing to refill the small
>>> green
>>> >> ones if need be. I also dont wish to carry a 10 or 20 lb
>>> propane tank
>>> >> as well. I can and will if I need to but if I have the propane
>>> under
>>> >> the bus is there a way to get to it?
>>> >> Thanks oh great VW camping gods
>>> >> Jonce
>>> >>
>>> >