Date:         Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:27:04 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: propane tank
Comments: To: Maggie Dew <maggie@WESTFAM.NET>
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I would go to an RV service place and get them to put new valves in. The
valves are well under $100 for all 3. People with failed AutoStop valves
should consider the same thing. It is not that hard or expensive to get
new parts to replace the ancient parts. Here is a link to one Web place
that sells valves. I suspect there are cheaper places.

http://www.dyersonline.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LP+Gas-LP+Gas+Parts

Mark


Maggie Dew wrote:

>Speaking of propane tanks, I went to have mine filled on my '85 Westy for
>the first time this weekend and the guy at the propane place said when he
>took the cap off that it had been burned previously and he couldn't fill it.
> I guess I have to replace the tank.  He didn't have any suggestions - in
>fact, wasn't helpful at all.  Where do I get one?
>
>Let's see now, I've replaced nearly everything on the original body since I
>bought it a year ago - must be time for the brakes to go.
>
>Maggie
>'85 Vanaru "Anne Bonney"
>
>
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