Have you thought of perhaps using a screwdriver on the bleeder valve? Seems to be the way all the propane guys do it on removable bottles (which I have in my vanagon) You could probably replace or re-configure the bleeder valve knob so that a screwdiver would work or maybe a socket. Or how bout some needle nose vise grips? One tool that does everything for me...the needle nose vise grip..Don't leave home without some... I won't have another van with an 'under the chassis' tank. Very inconvenient, and quite dangerous, in my opinion. I would rather sacrifice some interior space to a real portable tank so that I can fill it at my convenience without having to work my vanagon up next to some propane vendor's hose. I just make sure I have plenty of ventilation wherever I mount the tank inside. I've seen many tanks bashed and almost breached by road debris or curbs or rocks.. I am not saying this as a recommendation. The DOT probably frowns on it.. Don Hanson |
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