Brian's alert is well worth your serious attention! On our ski trip to Colorado last March, we were suddenly without much power. After stopping the van to take a look, I discovered gas gushing (not just dripping) from the same 2" hose described by Brian. The repair was small but I keep wondering how close we came to a dangerous, van-destroying fire. Just an inspection may not be enough---I had just visually inspected the hose two days before we left on the trip. I hope our close call will encourage others to change that hose. Lee Kouns 88 Westy |
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