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Date:         Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:13:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
Comments: To: Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET
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I found a deal on an over-sized replacement tank recently. It's larger in diameter, which decreases road clearance. Also the bracket bolt-pattern is wrong for the Westy, so some adapting would also be necessary. I didn't buy it. An additional stock tank on the other side would be ok, I guess..........

Mike B.

----- Original Message ----- From: "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 5:30 AM Subject: Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit

> An oversized replacement tank would be kind of cool? > With the supplimental gas tank on the other side of the bus > to balance the load? > JC... > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> > >> How high is this milk crate mounted? Is it above the collision-height in >> the event of a rear-end crash? Probably not. >> Are milk crates or roof rack hold-downs DOT-approved for safe >> transporation of a pressurized vessel upon a highway? NO. >> How is the milk crate secured to the bike rack/ vehicle? How is the tank >> secured to the milk crate or luggage rack, so it doesn't become a bomb >> when >> you come to a sudden stop, like when you collide with something else? NO. >> There are distinct Federal regulations regarding this subject, for the >> safety of all of us travelling down the road. A cop could pull you over >> for >> such blatant disregard for these important laws. >> I'm aware of what you CANNOT legally do, regarding pressurized cylinders, >> but I don't see any legally-feasible method of attaching them to a >> Vanagon >> Westy. BTW, the stock propane bottle on a Westy is classified as a >> mounted >> storage tank, and not the same classification as an unmounted, refillable >> cylinder. Different laws apply to each type. >> So, I ask the list, does anyone know of any safe and legal way to carry a >> cylinder, either in or on a Westy? >> >> Mike B. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jake de Villiers" >> To: >> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:24 PM >> Subject: Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit >> >> >> >" I don't know what to do with the tanks" >> > >> > I carry my half size tanks in the luggage rack or in a milk crate on >> > the >> > bike rack. Works dandy. >> > >> > On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 6:27 AM, Mike wrote: >> > >> >> 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" >> >> To: >> >> 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 >> >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Jake >> > 1984 Vanagon GL >> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" >> > Crescent Beach, BC >> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com >> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 >> >


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