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Subject:Re: Two propane tanks
From:Roy Nicholl
Date:Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:30:32 -0300

Definitely would in the Hyena … whenever a butterfly flitters past the vent-pipe the fridge blows out.

Yes, it’s time to pull my fridge … again.   That and fix the odometer.   

However, as of this morning, I have a more demanding gremlin of the electrical persuasion! 

Starter made one turn this morning and stopped (but did disengage).   Nothing since - no click, no engagement, just the whirr of the fuel-pump when I turn the key.   Time to break out the multi-meter and go exploring.   

Then at lunch today our microwave staged a dramatic death - complete with light show and smoke {I have removed to the garage before my wife comes home}!

So, I’m just waiting for #3  to land … hopefully before I’ll go crawling around the Hyena with the multi-meter this evening …

Roy

In the good news category  … my “new to me” LT35 Dokka Kipper should arrive in Halifax, NS on August 07.
> On 12-Jul-2016, at 12:35, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> It has been reported on here that the OE tank will cook 3 meals a day for a
> month, 3 weeks to be on the safe side.  Does anyone know if that includes
> with the refrigerator operating?
> 
> dmc
> 
> On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 8:22 AM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I've got the plan of twin larger go westy tanks with a valved crossover
>> line to link them. Now to wait for the $$$ and time
>> On Jul 11, 2016 5:52 PM, "Geneva Saint-Amour" <
>> genevasaintamour@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> With a different twist on two propane tanks, we have the stock one on the
>>> drivers side and a spare tank mounted on the outside of the van at rear
>> end
>>> near the engine vents.   This is 4 gallons and mounted in a holder
>> similar
>>> to what you might see on a Jeep or overlanding trailer.  It now has a
>>> security chain also!  We purchased it from ATOverland (good folks, ask
>> for
>>> Martyn and mention us)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The OG tank cooks our dinner every night and makes coffee every morning.
>>> The minion tank (see photos at link please) runs a BBQ grill, gas heater
>>> and water heater for hot showers.  It is a terrific system for our
>> van-life
>>> style.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> PHOTOS-
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2014/12/10/busquando-un-minion/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2015/03/10/things-are-heating-up-in-here/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Geneva Saint-Amour
>>> www.slowcarfasthouse.com
>>> 
>>