Thanks, Phil -- any estimate on the length I'll need to chop off the copper tubes?

"As Stuart mentioned, a good thing. Missing, is the plastic cover over the regulator, required for exposed locations."

Are such things available?

Sent from camp at 43.72687°N, 121.62870°W, Altitude = 4262 ± 39 ft 

> On Aug 21, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> Date:         Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:38:58 -0700
> Reply-To:     Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
> Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> From:         Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject:      Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
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> . . . to my Westy? For longer stays? I don't think my setup is standard so the extend-a-stay kits may not work. Please see photo:<http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-question-about-propane-on-westy.html>
> Sent from camp.
> --------
> Mike,
> Your setup looks standard Westy with a newer two-stage regulator. As Stuart mentioned, a good thing.
> Missing, is the plastic cover over the regulator, required for exposed locations.
> 
> I attached your photo, annotated with a few details for adding an Extenda-Stay Tee into the Westy propane
> plumbing.(list strips attachments)
> This will enable the attachment of a portable propane bottle to your Westy's propane system.
> 
> Pz
> '87 Westy in restoration
> Campbell River, BC
> <blogger-image-1089846867.jpg>
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