I also have the same heater. I have used it some in the vanagon. I crack the windows open and take along a CO detector, just to be safe. Where did you get the 2.5G tank? I have been looking for one myself, for the same purpose. david
Leon Korkin wrote: > I am planning to do some winter camping and bought the same heater. > First thought of connecting to existing tank but was told by an expert that > Westy stove and fridge work with much lower pressure not suitable for camping > stoves, lanterns and heaters. So, you may need new pressure regulator. > But for heater and lantern use i decided to go "easy route". > Just bought 2.5GA propane cylinder, perfect size to carry, light and stable. > For lantern use made telescopic post that fits into piece of tubing attached to > cylinder. Just hang lantern on hook on top of post. Had custom hose made > to connect cylinder to lantern. Same hose connects to heater. > Advantage of this method is portability and same capacity propane cylinder, > can use lantern or heater anywhere instead of being attached to Westy. > Cost is $48 for cylinder (brand new) and $15 for hose-$63 total. > Leon > 85 Subwagen Cruiseship > In warm So.Cal > |
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