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Subject:Re: propane copper tubing 3/8" type K , rigid or soft
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:57:52 -0600

I would never suggest that it would be a good idea to haul a leaking propane tank around in a Van ~

On 30 Mar , 2017, at 10:36 PM, David McNeely wrote:

> I would think that propane could accumulate in any enclosed space where the tank is resident, say like a cabinet.  Isn't that why the tanks are outside in the first place?
> 
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 7:54 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>         Why ??
> 
> 
> On 30 Mar , 2017, at 6:13 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
> 
> > Inside = insane.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 6:38 PM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Where, OUTSIDE the van, is there a place for a portable tank?  Some might
> >> say, put it in the overhead rack.  Hmmm.... .  Some might say install a
> >> rear rack.   Hmmm.... .  I have heard of people carrying them inside the
> >> van.  Hmmm .... .
> >>
> >> Just wondering.
> >>
> >> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 1:44 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 30 Mar , 2017, at 12:24 PM, David McNeely wrote:
> >>>
> >>> the van is actually set up the same on both sides
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> That is correct & the Rear Pair of Mounting Studs are Already there just
> >>> waiting Patiently ~
> >>>
> >>> Also there are a couple of convenient protected pathways for the Copper
> >> to
> >>> run ~
> >>>
> >>> My suggestion, though, is to do away with the Tank (Especially if the
> >>> Westy is a DailyDriver)
> >>>
> >>> & Carry an Appropriate Sized Portable Tank Only When Needed ~ Lightens
> >> the
> >>> Load & Adds some
> >>>
> >>> Nice MidVan Ground Clearance ~ Can also be a Convenience @ FillTime ~
> >>>
> >>> ORR ~ DeanB
> >>>
> >>
>