Date:         Thu, 10 Jul 2003 02:49:12 +0000
Reply-To:     Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane
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Eric and Marica <eric.clarke@SHAW.CA> said -

<SNIP>
I am looking into some way I can bring a 20lb propane tank and patch it
into the system to either refill the tank on the van or having it as an
extra. The trick I believe is in moving the liquid propane between
tanks..

Anyone ever tried this?

My wife and I are heading to the Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut in the latter
half of August and  the extra capacity a 20lb tank would be welcome.

Also - anyone ever installed a propane space heater into a van?
<SNIP>

Eric -

Adding an extra tank when you are parked can be done with an Extend-A-Stay T
connector.  It allows you to connect an external tank to your system, but
will not transfer liquid propane to your Westy tank.  Ask at an RV dealer
for info.  One bonus is that you can also connect another propane line to
run a stove, lantern, etc.  You will have to bend some copper lines to get
it to fit.

I'm using a PlatCat vented catalytic heater in my '87.  Only 5800 btus, so
not enough for winter camping without adding window insulation, etc. but
great for everything else.  There has been a lot of discussion over the
years, so check the archives for other ideas.

Mike Finkbiner
mike_l_f@hotmail.com

Perception is more real than truth, and belief turns truth into lies.    -
Kedar Nan

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