Date:         Wed, 10 Jul 2002 15:12:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: http://WetWesties.org
Subject:      Re: propane tank float question
Comments: To: Imua Camper Company <res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET>
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Horizontal ASTM tanks are exempt because there is no OPD manufactured to
fit them. Google "OPD" and you'll come up with the law. Take your Westy
to the local propane distributor and they'll fill it right up. While
you're there, pick up the brochure put out by the DOT detailing the
requirements. Show it to the local filling station guys.

Jim

Imua Camper Company wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> New Mexico has recently passed a law requiring floats on all propane tanks
>> to prevent overfilling.  Standard propane tanks like those used for bbq's
>> can be adapted for ~$20 however it looks like a cumbersome process
>> involving mounting a tank on a contraption and pulling the stem out before
>> replacing it with a stem/float combination.
>>
>> I'm wondering if anyone has had experience doing this on a Westy propane
>> tank and what-all is involved.  As it stands now, I can't get my tank
>> filled until I get it converted.  Sheesh!!!
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Ivan
>>
>> '85 Westy
>
>
>        If it is like Hawaii and some other states that have recently
> begun to require the OPD valves- it only applies to vertical tanks.
> Small horizontal tanks like those on the Westy are supposed to be
> exempt. YMMV.
>
>        Shawn
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