Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:39:40 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
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I have to agree. It took me about 5 or 6 hours to install mine. Make sure you have a drill for the intake and exhaust holes as well as a hole cutter for the heat vent. Carefully mark off the holes, etc. using the template.
The only real hard part was disassembling the original fittings on the propane tank for the "T" piece that Karl sells.
When you are done, use some slightly diluted dishwashing liquid to check for leaks.
Ric
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:14:00 -0700
> From: sbw@SBW.ORG
> Subject: Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> >Where in California are you located?
>
> S.F. Bay Area.
>
> >I wish I was near Carl's shop!
>
> I was glad I could meet up with Karl at his shop in Maryland.
>
> >Go Westy wanted over $1,100 labor alone to install a Propex, and
> >another Sourthern California place was asking over $800!
>
> Ouch! I hadn't asked GoWesty, because I meant to do it myself. Karl
> lists his installation fee on his web site:
>
> http://www.westyventures.com/propex.html
>
> I wouldn't be surprised to see Karl's fee go up a bit. It is a lot
> of work, and his experience is worth a lot.
>
> >Mine's still in the box ...
>
> I encourage you to install it yourself! Just because I was afraid to
> drill holes in the floor doesn't mean you should be. It's not
> difficult. In my case, it was mostly procrastination!
>
> >Ideally I'd like to get a Vitrifrigo and install the Propex below the fridge.
>
> That'd open up more storage under the seat, but I like my arrangement
> pretty well: I have an Engel fridge, so I have the whole fridge
> cabinet for storage. My Engel doesn't have a separate freezer
> section, but I prefer the door on the top, so the cold air stays
> inside when I open it!
>
> I'm planning to build another cabinet under the Engel. That'll mean
> the right front seat won't be usable when turned 180 degrees, but I don't mind.
>
> Wherever you put it, the Propex is a nice size to stay out of the way
> until it's needed.
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