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>  1. Need New Propane Shut-off Valve (9)
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> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:33:56 -0700
> From:    Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> Hey Folks,
> 
> Anybody?  Venders?   I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve
> from anywhere.
> 
> Any leads?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Steven
> 91 Westy
> 
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> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:37:56 +0000
> From:    Douglas Toomey <drt@UOREGON.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> I bought mine from:  https://lifestylepropane.com in Eugene, OR
> 
> There are different types, he looked and ordered it.  I took the propane ta=
> nk off the car, and they removed the old one and installed the new one.  I.=
> e., had a fitting to go over the shut off valve and a long breaker bar.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:33 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM<mailto:s=
> johnso2000@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> 
> Hey Folks,
> 
> Anybody?  Venders?   I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve
> from anywhere.
> 
> Any leads?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Steven
> 91 Westy
> 
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> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:05:35 -0400
> From:    Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> Hi,=20
> 
>        No expert but with the help of Stuart on this list I purchased =
> new fittings and the local RV shop installed them.  Got rid of the old =
> set up before it failed.=20
> 
> Still using my original tank but that to may change in the future.  Even =
> though low rust 35 years seems a long time to trust that tank.=20
> Turned out RV shop had everything I would have needed.  I didn=E2=80=99t =
> trust myself to do it.  But if I did that would have been a significant =
> cost savings.
> Make safe choices around propane.
> 
> Eric Caron=20
> 
>> On Sep 22, 2020, at 12:37 PM, Douglas Toomey <drt@UOREGON.EDU> wrote:
>> =20
>> I bought mine from:  https://lifestylepropane.com in Eugene, OR
>> =20
>> There are different types, he looked and ordered it.  I took the =
> propane tank off the car, and they removed the old one and installed the =
> new one.  I.e., had a fitting to go over the shut off valve and a long =
> breaker bar.
>> =20
>> =20
>> =20
>> On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:33 AM, Steven Johnson =
> <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM<mailto:sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>> =20
>> Hey Folks,
>> =20
>> Anybody?  Venders?   I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve
>> from anywhere.
>> =20
>> Any leads?
>> =20
>> Thanks,
>> =20
>> Steven
>> 91 Westy
>> =20
>> =20
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:49:08 -0700
> From:    vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> There are 2 versions of the shut-off valve, also called the service valve.
> Most have a built in pressure relief valve sticking out opposite of the
> regulator connection.
> Late tanks have a separate relief valve screwed into the tank itself.
> Both valves are available but the older type is more expensive.
> 
> Here is a link to a full replacement valve kit for all but the late
> tanks. Since you have a 91 it might not be for you.
> 
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Propane-Cylinder-Tank-Valve-Vanagon-Westfalia-Service-Fill-Bleeder-Regulator-LPG/184341023650?hash=item2aeb94cba2:g:FC4AAOSw4Lle9NHP
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> Steven Johnson wrote:
>> Hey Folks,
>> 
>> Anybody?  Venders?   I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve
>> from anywhere.
>> 
>> Any leads?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Steven
>> 91 Westy
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:16:49 -0400
> From:    Alex MeVay <alex@MEVAY.ORG>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> I appreciate all the info here; some propane tank work has been on my list.
> 
> What's the best procedure if the tank is full?  (Will a shop be able
> to recover or drain the propane?)  I had a recent fill, and mine runs
> only the stove, so it will be a few years before it's empty again of
> its own accord.
> 
> Have any of you mounted the regulator to the van body, and used some
> sort of a high-pressure flex line from there to the shutoff valve?  I
> damaged my shutoff valve offroading, and I'm interested in replacing
> that and getting the regulator out of harm's way.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Alex
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:19:11 -0700
> From:    David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> Got a new tank, and everything else I needed from GoWesty.  Included all
> valves and other parts.  Got a shop to install it, since this is touchy
> stuff.  At the same time, took out the refrigerator (kaput) to free up for
> more storage.  Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, 1991.
> 
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 9:34 AM Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hey Folks,
>> 
>> Anybody?  Venders?   I can't seem to locate the propane shut-off valve
>> from anywhere.
>> 
>> Any leads?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Steven
>> 91 Westy
>> 
>> 
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:22:50 -0700
> From:    David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> Propane is not considered to be a greenhouse gas, and may be dispersed in
> the open air, if there are no places nearby for it to settle into, thus
> creating a flammable pool.  Notice when you fill that propane vents to the
> air.
> 
> Now, regulations vary from state to state, or province to province, so
> check before releasing, I suppose.
> 
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 3:17 PM Alex MeVay <alex@mevay.org> wrote:
> 
>> I appreciate all the info here; some propane tank work has been on my list.
>> 
>> What's the best procedure if the tank is full?  (Will a shop be able
>> to recover or drain the propane?)  I had a recent fill, and mine runs
>> only the stove, so it will be a few years before it's empty again of
>> its own accord.
>> 
>> Have any of you mounted the regulator to the van body, and used some
>> sort of a high-pressure flex line from there to the shutoff valve?  I
>> damaged my shutoff valve offroading, and I'm interested in replacing
>> that and getting the regulator out of harm's way.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Alex
>> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:25:11 -0700
> From:    Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> I just burn mine off with stove burners on.  Window and/or sliding door
> left open.
> 
> Steven
> 91 Westy
> 
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2020, 3:17 PM Alex MeVay <alex@mevay.org> wrote:
> 
>> I appreciate all the info here; some propane tank work has been on my list.
>> 
>> What's the best procedure if the tank is full?  (Will a shop be able
>> to recover or drain the propane?)  I had a recent fill, and mine runs
>> only the stove, so it will be a few years before it's empty again of
>> its own accord.
>> 
>> Have any of you mounted the regulator to the van body, and used some
>> sort of a high-pressure flex line from there to the shutoff valve?  I
>> damaged my shutoff valve offroading, and I'm interested in replacing
>> that and getting the regulator out of harm's way.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Alex
>> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:13:14 -0700
> From:    Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
> Subject: Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
> 
> That=E2=80=99s how Adventurewagen did it.  The tank is under the slider =
> and has a hose to the regulator mounted behind the tank up against the =
> floor.  I replaced the hose about ten years ago. Not because it was =
> deteriorated or leaking, but simply because I was re-doing the whole =
> system. Your local commercial propane shop* should be able to fix you =
> right up.
> 
> Jim
> 
> * local commercial propane shop =3D the company that sets and fills the =
> 200 gallon tank at your mountain cabin.
> 
> 
>> On Sep 22, 2020, at 3:16 PM, Alex MeVay <alex@MEVAY.ORG> wrote:
>> =20
>> Have any of you mounted the regulator to the van body, and used some
>> sort of a high-pressure flex line from there to the shutoff valve?  I
>> damaged my shutoff valve offroading, and I'm interested in replacing
>> that and getting the regulator out of harm's way.
>> =20
>> Thanks,
>> =20
>> Alex
> 
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