Totally agree that propane is bad news on so many levels.
I have read up on some high end camper units that completely
eliminate propane from the mix and run everything on diesel, the main
reason being the inherent dangers of propane in air tight quarters.

Big no no on a boat too cuz of the heavier than air issue and no way to
escape.
Have to use the very best judgement in all respects with propane.

That said rubber hoses do work well for many types of barbecue and even
many campstove applications. The rubber hose line I set up has been in place
for over 5 years now and has no issues. Where I ran it to would have been a
tough
run for copper.
There are even rubber hoses assemblies you can purchase right now for
high unregulated tank pressure for barbecue and camping.

I will take my chances with 1psi and rubber hose and barbed connections
over flared copper personally. Flare fittings and I never have gotten along
well.
Who invented those darn things anyway? They are hugely problematic.

Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?

> You will be amazed at how long two gallons of propane can feed a fire
> through a 3/8 hose or fitting. Gasoline on the ground is much safer than
> propane gas escaping under pressure. The required air mixture range for
> propane is a lot wider also. There is a reason propane is not allowed in
> many tunnels and is restricted on some bridges. If it goes it goes good.
Go
> to your local fire house and ask them to show you some BBQ tanks. That
will
> give some respect.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Al Knoll
> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:58 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
>
> Lemme know where I can get some
>
>  an endless supply of propane...