The fittings he is talking about are different from the extend a flow/stay fittings.� I have�a similar�adapter that connects to the fill and was going to try using it with a barbq tank, just haven't gotten around to testing it.� I am hoping it will have enough pressure to open the valve once my main tank is empty.� We'll see. Dave

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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: Propane tank fill valve

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 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?>
> Edward
>