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Date:         Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:07:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Was:Car Talk    NOW: Eurovan propane tank
Comments: To: Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <10B7D57404FD0C4587019E88DACD091702B9BD3A@ex2.asurite.ad.asu.edu>
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re: "would support the weight of the vehicle I bet without a issue."

Don't doubt that at all. But supporting vehicle weight is not the same as bouncing against a sharp rock. There's no getting around the fact that an exposed tank & valve is a limitation. One simply have to recognize that & pick roads (or cross-country routes) & drive accordingly.

But I tend to take my vehicles into some pretty awful places (e.g., old mining areas). Places where you routinely carry a pry bar among other road repair tools. So I would be very reluctant to have a propane tank hanging down very far. I've looked at Westy's and think they're still useful, with care, for many areas. Much less so for the Eurovan, I think. Just my opinion.

//Jack

On 8 Oct 2003, at 12:13, Sean Garrett wrote:

> I have owned a 95 Eurovan Camper for over 4 yrs. Been camping many places. > True it does have its ground clearance issues. However, if you are looking at > possible dangers related to fuel tank (propane or gasoline) punctures I would > say that the Vanagon gas tank (except Syncros) is more vulnerable to > puncture/leaking/explosion than the Eurovan propane tank. It is located > toward the center of the vehicle where ground clearance IS an issue during > backcountry travel. The Eurovan Camper (and Vanagon Westy) propane tank is > VERY strong, and (like mentioned in another post below) would support the > weight of the vehicle I bet without a issue. > > So that being said (Flame Suit ON) I would like to see arguments against > these factors, or others I have neglected to mention > > Sean Garrett > 81 Westy (his) > 87 Syncro (Subie project) > 95 EVC (hers) > Central Arizona > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Brodbeck [mailto:gull@GULL.US] > > Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 11:45 AM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller/Elements > > > > > > On Wed, 8 Oct 2003, Jack wrote: > > > > > re: "The propane tank on the Eurovan is very vulnerable ..." > > > > > > That's the first I've seen that mentioned. When I first > > looked at the new > > > Eurovan, I took one look at that propane tank location & > > said, "no way", and > > > walked out of the showroom. I've always been curious that > > no one else > > > seemed as concerned. I guess I have too much experience on > > the rocky roads > > > in the California deserts & mountains. (And have the dents > > to prove it.) > > > > Does the Eurovan's tank have a rock guard like the Vanagon's? My rock > > guard has a big bend in it where it appears to have ended up supporting a > > fair portion of the van's weight. I don't know the whole story, since I > > bought it that way. > > > > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > > '82 Diesel Westfalia > > '94 Honda Civic Si > >


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