Date:         Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:47:15 -0800
Reply-To:     Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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From:         Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
Comments: To: Markus Mumper <mumper@USA.NET>
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Rather than installing two HEAVY propane tanks, why not figure out a way to
connect a standard 16oz propane bottle to the system for back up and
extended use. You can buy them as cheap as 99cents on sale. They are
lightweight and will store easily in the van.

Better yet, it seems possible to empty the contents of the smaller cylinders
into the main tank if you vent the main and turn the small bottle upside
down with proper connectors. This will especially work I think if the main
tank is cold and the bottle is slightly warm?

Anybody have any luck with recharging the main tank this way?  One of the
benefits is you have the reserve back up since there is no real gauge on the
main tank.

Doug
----- Original Message -----
From: "Markus Mumper" <mumper@USA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: Westy Fridge Endurance


> How long will the Westy's Refrigerator last on a tank of propane?
>
> Thanks............, contemplating a trip to Baja, Mexico in March (going
to go
> pet the friendly whales in San Ignacio Bay for ten days).
>
> Markus in Pismo Beach with "The Girl" ('87 Westy)