Date:         Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:32:57 -0700
Reply-To:     azsun99 <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         azsun99 <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
Comments: To: Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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I just had both tanks (the original & an additional one on right side) filled on my
'90 Westy.
It took 5.9 gallons, total, @ 3.09/gal., plus tax. Not much left of a $20.00.
Just came back from an 18 day trip to the Central Coast and most nights were in 30's
or 40's, so most of the propane was used staying warm with my Propex, with the top up!
The only night I put it down was on the bluff overlooking the ocean at Kirk Creek.
About 2" of rain overnight and the van was facing into a very stiff wind, so that
water was being forced through the zipper! It was also leaking around the skylight and
dripping on the black lab, so I waited for a break and put the top down.
What are others paying for propane these days?
Jerry in AZ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard A Jones" <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:42 PM
Subject: Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity


> All you wanted to know about propane--and more:
>
> http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/PropaneFacts.html
>
> Nominal capacity of the original Westy tank is 2.5 gal
> which converts to about 11 lbs.  When I have mine filled
> it typically takes 2.5-2.6 gal.  The meters on the
> propane fillers are only approximate anyway.
>
> I believe some newer replacement tanks are slightly larger.
>
> Richard
>
>
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