Date:         Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:58:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
Comments: To: Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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Doug,
    Did you get the fund,(thru paypal) for the pump?

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005, Doug in Calif wrote:

> 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)
>