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Subject:Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
From:Steven Johnson
Date:Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:54:28 -0800

I concur with David M. about the bummer of sometime having to bit the
bullet for places that have a minimum
charge. (Pirates!!)

Also concure that the prep for coffee in the morning is great!   For longer
trips I prefer to do most food cooking outside
if possible.   Really depends on the type of trip.   DC power to the fridge
extends the amount of propane if using the
fridge on propane....  I guess I'm one of the few that doesn't mind
switching between the two while traveling.

Steven
91 Westy

On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:22 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

>
> So far as how long does a tank of gas last:  I have used my camper on a
> daily basis, cooking three meals a day, during some trips.  I've gone two
> weeks between fill ups.  I've never needed more than two gallons, and I
> drink a lot of coffee.  The bummer has been that I've encountered a couple
> of RV stops that have a minimum charge of $12.
>
> Yes, having the coffee ready on the burner, just fire it up in the
> morning, especially a cold morning, is a great pleasure.  My wife drinks
> tea.  Same thing applies.  I sit up, light the burner, and lie back in the
> covers.  When the coffee is ready, I imbibe, almost without moving.  Feels
> good.
>
> mcneely
>
> >
> > Art
>
> --
> David McNeely
>