Date:         Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:47:23 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com>
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Paul -

High Pressure Rubber lines were used on 76-79 Westfalias.  My 77 Holiday
Class C MH uses them as well.  I use to sell them for the 76-79 Westy.  Very
stout.  Don't know why they didn't continue them on the Vanagon Westy, they
would have been perfect for this modification.  Best to check with a RV
supply shop to see if still available.

But your procedure described is very do-able.  Thanks for the step-by-step.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 7:17 AM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:

> Remove the original copper lines from inside the Westy cabinet and
> disconnect from fridge/stove.
>
> Buy new copper tubing along with fittings from home depot.  (the
> propane system uses North American standards, not metric).
>
> Use a flare tool and pipe bending tool to make new lines that route
> the way you need them to.  Buy extra tubing since it may take a try
> or two to shape them the way you want.  Don't forget to slide the
> fitting on before you make the flare!  (BTDT!)
>
> Use soapy bubble solution to check for leaks when everything is put
> back together.  Home Depot even sells heavy duty industrial soapy
> bubble solution near their 1" black gas pipes, but kids bubble soap
> will work too.
>
> Some list members have used pre-made flexible (rubber??) gas hoses to
> replace the copper lines.   I'm not sure how appropriate flexible
> lines are in a Vanagon...
>
>
> The issue is my propane lines already look as
> > if they are stretched to their limit with what may be a longer than
> > original
> > regulator. I'm really worried about pushing the lines over another 2
> > inches,
> > it looks like they'll kink up.  Any suggestions?
>
>