Date:         Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:25:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Extend a stay
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OF course product manes keep changing. They now call these things "Stay
Flow". As I read it, the "Stay Flow" allows the on board tank to fuel
accessories. The "Stay Flow Plus" allows connection of another cylinder.

In general, the small disposable non refillable tanks are allowed. The
refillable tanks are not allowed or restricted on many bridges, all
tunnels, and parts of some cities. Some will allow up to 10 lbs, (wonder
why the Westy has that size).

Yes there are adapters to connect the 1 lb. bottles to the stay flow plus.
They call it a "Steak Saver".

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Troy Delnicki
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Extend a stay

Hi Dennis:

Thanks for the response. In reading the description of the tee at Camping
World, I think you have the description backwards. The standard version
allows you to hook up a 20 pound tank, while a deluxe version allows you
to
fuel camp stoves and such in addition to hooking up to auxiliary tank.
Your
ideal sounds great! I took a look at the fitting, and see exactly what
you're talking about. I'm wondering if there is also a hose that would
allow
you to use the ubiquitous 1 pound bottles? I believed Bob Mac talked about
this, although he has not contacted me back about the details.

I'm also curious about what regulations, if any, there are about
transporting portable propane tanks. I'm assuming these would have to go
up
on the luggage rack. In some ways carrying around a couple of the small
one
lb bottle that are available even in the middle of nowhere sounds more
attractive, and perhaps less hazardous? I know they are not as economical,
but they would not be used for long-term either.

Troy