Date:         Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:05:51 +0000
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>

I sure would like the extra propane capacity !!!
And, I'm wondering if it might be a good idea
to weld a 1/4 round Impression in the floor
for this tank to set "up" in ??
Isn't there room under the sink?
fridge might be another story?
I'm only talking that 2 1/2 inch.....
best,
JC...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>

> > What are the actual tank measurements?
>
> The tank itself is 42" long. It would actually be 43" including the
> mounting brackets. It has an 8" outside diameter. The protective guard for
> the valve adds another inch, and then you'd have to allow about 1/2 inch to
> an inch for mounting, so around 9-1/2 to 10 inches in total. When I said
> the tank hung down about 2-1/2 inches lower than the stock one, this was at
> its lowest point (at the bottom of the guard) versus the lowest point on the
> stock one (also the bottom of the guard).
>
> > Does this come complete with regulator?
>
> No regulator. It would set you back another $30 or less. You would also need
> a few heavy duty nuts/bolts to bolt it to the floor (and a piece of steel if
> you wanted to "sandwich' the floor as I described). And of course you'd
> need some LP gas hoses to plumb it (or an Extend-A-Stay kit for $39).
>
>
> I am getting some interest in these, but I'm not yet sure if there's enough
> to warrant bringing them in. If you definitely want one, please email me.
> If there's enough demand to do it at all, I'll give you a lower price of
> $149 in exchange for your commitment to purchase one.
>
>
> - Ron Salmon
> The Bus Depot, Inc.
> www.busdepot.com
> (215) 234-VWVW
>
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