Steve,
Interesting but you left me hanging in the middle of the story....
So where did you install it? How?
Could it be installed as a system separate from the stock tank? i.e.: a
tank just for the heater?
More info please :)
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

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> From: Steve <sxs@concentric.net>
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Doubling Propane Capacity for >$100
> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 7:15 PM
>
> If you have a propex or carver heater, you may, like me,
> want to increase your propane capacity in order to increase
> the amount of time you can camp remotely without a refill.
> As others have mentioned in the past, you can buy a fitting
> made by Marshall and available through any RV place that
> bolts onto the tank and regulator, and allows you to hook an
> auxillary tank to feed the system.  It's call an
> extend-a-stay valve, or something like that, and costs about
> $40-$50 depending on what hoses you get, etc.
>
> The tank i got is what i really like...it is significantly
> smaller than your typical barbacue propane tank, but it
> holds 10 lbs. of propane, same as the westy tank.  I got the
> tank at Home Depot for $24 (they also sell a 5 lb. tank).
> The tank is perfect because it is small and yet it holds all
> i will really likely ever need during any forseeable winter
> camping trip.