Darrell wrote:

>Hi Volks,
>    I went the propane station to replenish the propane in my 87. It was
>empty and he was only able to get 0.8 us gallon. That is all he could get
>into it.  This tank is a recent install and had been setting around. The
>stove and fridge work fine now.  I also noticed he was playing with the
>little knurled screw on the side as they always  have in the past.  Any
>ideas?
>
>Darrell

Two things come to mind.  One is that it is recommended that you have your
tank purged after it is installed and before filling.  This can often be
done at a propane service center or a RV shop.

The other experience I've had is that at some of the propane fill sites
they have problems figuring out how to fill up the Vanagon propane tank,
perhaps due to the autostop fill valve if so equipped.  I found that the
instructions on the  van's tank itself, if followed allow for a good fill.
I've seen  people struggle to put in a half a gallon  for ten minutes then
after reading the instructions AND following them fill it up without
difficulty in less than a minute.

Hope this helps.

Bruce
'87 Westy syncro