Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:27:42 -0400
Reply-To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
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It sounds like you installed it after the 't'-fitting. It would have to
be installed between the regulator and the 't'-fitting to be able to use
both appliances at the same time. If this necessitates enlarging the
opening in stoneguard, then that's what needs to happen.
Removal of the whole tank is easy, just those 2 lines that you've already
removed, and 4 nuts under the chassis that hold the brackets to the body.
The bolts (studs?) seem to be captive and remained with the vehicle on my
'87 Westy, when I recently removed my rusted-through tank.
I permanently installed a hose and fitting that allows me to temporarily
connect a 1 lb bottle or a 2 or 5 lb tank when needed at the campsite. Now,
how do I legally transport a tank while enroute?
I always carry a few 1 lb bottles inside my cabinets, but I don't know
what to do with the tanks, so no tanks for now, I guess......
Mike B.
----- Original Message -----
From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:02 AM
Subject: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
> Bought one of these a couple of weeks ago when Bus Depot had them on
> sale. Installed it yesterday, feeling kinda like I've been chumped here.
> Unless I'm missing something, doesn't look like this thing works all that
> well with the Westy propane tank set up. First, significant bending of the
> lines from the regulator are required to get this "T" in place. Once it is
> place, the two connections could never be used at the same time ,unless
> you remove the guard from the bottom of the tank. My main interest in this
> thing was the ability to hook up a 1 lb bottle, which I did and it
> works-sort of. My tank is empty, but with a full 1lb bottle hooked up I
> was able to light the stove, so I know I'm getting propane. But when I
> disconnect the bottle, I got a huge discharge of propane from the
> direction of the tank (not the bottle). Read in the archive of folks being
> happy with this thing, but right now I'm feeling like I threw about 60
> bucks away. Jeff
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