This is what i was looking for....

Thanks for the info Jonathan.

I did also order the Extender kit thats getting plumbed in during install.
I'll ponder the second tank once i figure out a LPG conversion for my engine...

Thanks for the tips.

Take it easy!

MS

> Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:52:15 -0400
> From: jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> A few things that I would consider when installing an under van tank:
> 
> -leaning out of the sliding door to open/close the propane tank can be very
> convenient
> 
> -while you want the tank to be high up and out of the way most fillers will
> need to stick straight out from the fill connection.  Keep this in mind and
> make sure that there is room for the fill device (whatever it is called).
> Rotating the outer edge of the tank down or simply lowering the entire tank
> are two options if the tank is too high.  My second tank was always causing
> problems at fill stations so I installed spacers on the outward end of the
> tank mounts that are about .5 " thick and this solved the problem.
> 
> -wherever you install the tank route the lines in the most protected way
> possible, minimize flexing by securing the lines to non-moving anchor points
> and pad/protect the lines as needed.  I used heavy zip ties, foam blocks and
> the thick gray plastic sleeving that I picked up from bus depot.  I guess
> this was originally specified for electrical or gas line sleeving/shielding
> but it seemed appropriate for chafe protection and for protection from mild
> debris dingage in the slightly exposed undercarriage locations that the pipe
> crosses through.
> 
> -A bit of extra pipe/line length never hurts and can help avoid crimping and
> problems that may come as you need to move things around a bit during
> install or future servicing.
> 
> -if you plan to use the propane a lot two tanks is great for so many reasons
> and well worth the hassle/expense of install in my opinion.  An extender
> that allows for external bbq tank integration at times would surely provide
> many of the same benefits.
> 
> Enjoy the propane system,,
> 
> Jonathan Poole
                                          
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