Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 07:35:22 -0400
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
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Hi guys
Thanks for all the info. I wanted to kinda feel what everyone else
had done with this. Some of you were on the same page and some were
in left field so I just wanted to get us all on the same page.
Also wanted to find out where you plumbed it and how you connected it
as well as add ons to make it a better system. I removed the fridge
since I do not use it and put in some shelves. I thought of tapping
into that capped line for a inside disconnect but really not sure if
I need it inside the Van. Also thought of removing the water tank
hook ups on the side of the van and adding a Propane disconnect
there. Will have to dream soemthing up.
Again Thanks for the info. Got some good ideas.
This will probably be this winters project since I got the electrical
all done with added outlets and switches and stuff
Thanks Jonce
>Hi all
>OK lets try explaining this a bit better
>I have a 85 westy with a on Board Propane system.
>I want to use the ON Board Propane system in the westy to power other
>things outside of the Westy. i.e. camp stove, Heater, water heater,
>and lantern.
>I know how and have used the adaptors and t's to use a 20LB tank that
>I have to haul around with me.
>
>I want to use the propane in the westy instead of dragging a 20lb
>tank along with me. Is there a way to tap into that on board propane
>for the stove, water heater, heater and lantern that are not on the westy??
>Hope that makes it a bit clearer.
>I just dont want to carry a 20lb tank and camp fuel and have the tank
>under the westy just to go camping. If I can dump the 20lb tank and
>the camp fuel i will save space and wt.
>Thanks a bunch
>Jonce
>
>
>
>> Auto gas (no lead) will work fine in Coleman stoves and lanterns. Done it
>> > for some time.
>> > There are quick release connectors for propane too. You could make up a
>> > hose, put a quick release fitting at each appliance and on your
>>vehicle tank
>> > and go that route. You could make a T-fitting with a couple of shorter
>> > hoses and snake hoses all over your campsite to various camping gear or
>> > just use a single hose and run only one thing at a time. The
>> quick release
>> > fittings work really well. I had one in a Dodge van that I carried
>> > a Coleman propane stove stored away , except when I wanted
>> dinner...I could
>> > get out the stove and snap the line on and be cooking in about 30
>> > seconds..Handy . If you are paranoid about explosions you may want to not
>> > leave your Gas hose connected when not in use..I got lazy in my Dodge and
>> > just left it snapped in (went through a hole in my floor to the under
>> > vehicle tank) Probably a little risky.
>> > Don Hanson
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Jonce Fancher
>><streetbugs@verizon.net>wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi all
>> >> I went on a search for some white gas for my coleman stove. Found the
>> >> Last can at cabelas today. They do have a conversion to run Propane
>> >> in this stove. I still have the stove in the 85 Westy. Propane is
>> >> fine and all in there but Im sorta the outdoor camper/cooker. SO has
>> >> anyone or does anyone know how to Plumb the under body propane tank
>> >> on my 85 westy to use the propane in the tank for my Stove and
>> >> lighting and hot water heater (yeah I know, Im a wimp camper!). I
>> >> really don't want to use the little green bottles. I can but just
>> >> dont wish to. I do have the refill thing to refill the small green
>> >> ones if need be. I also dont wish to carry a 10 or 20 lb propane tank
>> >> as well. I can and will if I need to but if I have the propane under
>> >> the bus is there a way to get to it?
>> >> Thanks oh great VW camping gods
>> >> Jonce
>> >>
>> >
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