there are kits available for what you want to do, in case you are uncertain about the proper fittings to use.  And from all reports they do work.  I believe that either Bus Depot or Van Cafe has them.  One of them does at least, and calls the kit "Extend A Stay."  mcneely

---- Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I have the regular manual bleeder valve and separate fill valve.  I have
> long been looking for a way to hook up a disposable tank to the fill valve
> in the situation that my tank goes empty at a remote location or
> campground.  So I found a good deal on the connector and valve that would
> go on the end of the fill hose at a propane filling station.  Now I'm
> wondering if I made the appropriate fittings to connect the disposable tank
> to that, would the pressure in the tank be enough to open the fill valve on
> the van's tank?  At the filling station they run that pump that pushes the
> propane into the tank.  How much pressure is that?
>
> I'm not sure if it's legal in all US states to replace propane fittings on
> a RV tank, but you can buy the fittings.
>
> Edward
>
> On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Stuart,
> > Where did you get the parts?  In Canada, there are "Rules" against us
> > doing our own work on gas systems and so it is difficult to source the
> > parts...is that also the case in the USA?  I have tried a couple of
> > suppliers and the answer was the same: you are not allowed to do it so
> > I won't sell it to you.
> > Thanks,
> > Gabby
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > On my early auto stop fill valve (which never worked) the bleeder had to
> > be
> > > opened several turns to let it fill.  Quantity of LPG in tank has no
> > effect.
> > > Replace that defective, non-working valve with a standard RV fill valve
> > and
> > > bleed valve, and replace the supply valve and regulator too (if you have
> > the
> > > square regulator).  Total parts cost is about $130 with regulator.  Just
> > did
> > > it on my '85.
> > >
> > > Stuart
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of
> > > Edward Maglott
> > > Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 4:53 PM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Propane tank fill valve
> > >
> > > So, anybody have any idea how much pressure it takes to open the fill
> > valve
> > > to let the propane in?  Would that pressure be less if the tank were
> > empty?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Edward
> >

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David McNeely