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Date:         Mon, 16 May 2005 15:41:34 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
In-Reply-To:  <24e0fc924e3033.24e303324e0fc9@optonline.net>
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On 5/16/05 9:52 AM, "Jim King" <terrapincampers@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:

> My last Westy's propane tank became so rusty that stations declined to fill > it. > So, I purchased fittings & a short hose that allowed me to remove the rusty > relic, and attach one of those Coleman squat green disposable tanks inside the > cabinet under the sink. > Then when you do run out, you can just swap it for a new one. > > I seriously doubt this would pass the UL approval. > > Also, shut off any burners BEFORE changing the tank! > > Jim > 86 Syncro Westy >

If the hoses are of the right type and fittings are the right type, the one pound tanks fit through a lot of hoops, even the ones for indoor use. Jimt


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