Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 18:43:20 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Propane tank conversion..
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I see you're excited about your new Westy.
Your refrigerator will run about ten days on the 2.7 gallons of propane in
your tank.
The tanks are very durable and can be removed, sand blasted, painted (I
wouldn't recommend powder coating .. K A Boom???).
Most propane dealers are licensed to handle and deliver propane, I've never
had any dealer to have any problems filling my tank using the bleeder valve.
What you perceive as an automatic shut off is indeed an automatic pop-off
that keeps your regulator diaphragm in tact.
I'm thinking that all you need to do is add the bleeder valve that (When
open allows the fill and spews liquid product when properly topped off).
I think you just found two idiot Propane dealers.
Most CITY propane dealers won't sell less than 5 gallons or 20 pounds.
Try a country dealer and offer to fill your gas tank and buy some snacks
while you're there.
The last four propane fills on my Westy were free because the dealer didn't
'sell' less than 5 gallons and I made it worth his while by buying his
overpriced gasoline out from.
Stan Wilder
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Sullivan" <feedle@FEEDLE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 5:51 PM
Subject: Propane tank conversion..
> Hey all. After the wonderfully helpful replies I got on my grey water
> question (in case anybody cares, I rigged up a folding 5 gallon water
> bottle, and it works great), I have a general question for the group.
>
> I'm assuming after being refused service at two different propane
> places, that there is no overfill valve on the old Westy's propane
> tank. After taking a glance at GoWesty, I noticed that they sell a
> new, shiny tank (with an auto-shutoff) for around $300. Given that the
> tank I have looks.. well, kinda nasty it's probably time for a
> replacement.
>
> Has anybody purchased this, and how easy is it to install? I'm not
> afraid of plumbing and turning a screwdriver, but if it is more
> complicated than bolting it into place and mating up the gas
> connections, I'd be curious. Also, I'd be curious what pitfalls /
> problems people have had getting this new tank installed.
>
> Any other pointers or comments would be great.
>
> -Chris
> 81 Westy
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