Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:01:08 -0400
Reply-To: Roberto Munoz <alpine@INSIGHTBB.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Roberto Munoz <alpine@INSIGHTBB.COM>
Subject: Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
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Robert, thank you.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Keezer" <warmerwagen@hotmail.com>
To: <alpine@insightbb.com>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
> All propane tanks must be filled only to 80% of total capacity. Westfalia
> tanks have a valve that is opened prior to filling. When gas vapor appears
,
> this signals the attendant to shut offf the pump, then close the 80%valve.
>
> The air space is needed as a buffer to prevent liquid propane from
entering
> an appliance and creating a hazardous or explosive situation.
>
> The air space is needed for the propane liquid to change to propane gas
> vapor , which is the form it is used in stoves, refrigerators , lanterns
and
> heaters.
>
> Liquid propane can freeze skin instantly, so the need for 80% valves.
> Filling the tank full of liquid propane increases the risk of liquid
propane
> entering your camper thru your stove etc with possibly dangerous results.
>
> Robert
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Roberto Munoz" <alpine@insightbb.com>
> To: "Robert Keezer" <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>,<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
> Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:07:28 -0400
>
> So, when I fill my tank for the first time. I still have some propane in
it,
> What should I do to be safe on the "Fill only 85% of whole tank " ??
> Why is it wrong to fill tank to full capacity ?
> Thank you,
> Roberto.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Keezer" <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 6:14 PM
> Subject: Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
>
>
> > Mark,
> >
> > Just your answer alone, not to forget the expected flood of
like-answers
> > confirms my suspicions:
> >
> > There is a scam operation going on in Oregon and it's time to drop the
> dime
> > on it.
> >
> > The key word here is "tweak", as in: "Yes, we sometimes have to tweak
the
> > propane meter".
> >
> > These are the exact words of the cashier when I told her the meter was
> not
> > accurate .
> >
> > My propane tank vented when it reached the 80% mark and the valve was
> then
> > shut off. Yet the meter read a gallon more. This is the standard
Vanagon
> > Westfalia propane tank by Manchester.
> >
> > The same Circle "K" gas station in Eugene supposedly overfilled me to
3.8
> > gallons .
> >
> > Eight months ago the same station(the cashier said she remembered me)
was
> > 4.2 gallons.
> >
> > This time I watched the meter read 3.8 gallons when the attendant shut
> off
> > the valve.
> >
> > Just like last year, when I alerted the cashier ,she apologized and
said
> I
> > only had to pay for 2.8 gallons @1.69 a gallon.
> >
> > Of course, this time like the first time I stopped there for propane, I
> > thought that I must have the wrong information about Westy propane tank
> > capacity. For 8 years.
> >
> > Last year she told me that you can put more propane in when it's cold
> out.
> > It was 45 degrees F.
> >
> > I stopped there this time to see if it was fixed.
> > Now I am almost sure its "rigged".
> >
> > The main concern at first was of a dangerous overfilling. Now it
appears
> > that the overfilling is in the cash register at this store.
> >
> > After I report this I'll tell you the location of this filling station
> and
> > the outcome of the investigation , if there is one.
> >
> > Stay tuned..
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > 1982 Westfalia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----Original Message Follows----
> > From: mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net>
> > To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: How Much does a Westfalia propane tank hold?
> > Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:41:30 -0700
> >
> > I usually get 2.5 gallons into an empty tank.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > Robert Keezer wrote:
> > >
> > > Westy-owners, How much propane does the stock Vanagon Westfalia
> propane
> > tank
> > > hold ? What is the 80% fill capacity?
> > >
> > > Robert
> > > 1982 Westfalia
> > >
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> > Robert
> > 1982 Westfalia
> >
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>
> Robert
> 1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg
>
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