Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:31:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
Comments: To: "Mr.mds" <mds_1976@HOTMAIL.COM>
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One could always make the first post................................ 'seeking tips on installing my new propane tank I just got from Bus Depot' ........
thus saving people advising you to get one etc.

what is your plan for the large bolts to hold it up. ? 
and which side are you thinking of ?

there are reasons do either side.
my Adventurewagon has it on the right side. 
that helps balance weight left-to-right.
and it's easier to get at the valve.
but ........I had a minor unintended off road excursion a while back on a dark back road that turned into a boat launching ramp ......
I turned right into a large parking lot........and was suddenly going diagonally  off about an 8 inch drop off.  Thumpity bang bang .....
enough to ruin a brand new 195 R 15 C tire.  I was rather concerned about the propane tank and regulator down there on that side.

I figure the odds of getting off the side of the road on the right side are quite high compared  to doing the same damge over rough stuff on the left side. 
Based on that, I think the left side is sligthtly safer, maybe. 

scott 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mr.mds 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 11:35 AM
  Subject: Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!


  Thanks for your replies guys.

  I already have my new tank from BusDepot.

  > Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:26:44 -0700
  > From: musomuso@GMAIL.COM
  > Subject: Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  > 
  > On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Mr.mds <mds_1976@hotmail.com> wrote:
  > > Hello everyone,
  > >
  > > I'm embarking on installing a propane tank on my 81 non camper. Was
  > > wondering if there are any tips/tricks/recommendations on installing my
  > > tank? Any advice is appreciated.
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > If buying new, check out busdepot and GoWesty. Their prices will
  > likely be a lot lower than what you see at an RV place or elsewhere.
  > 
  > Neil.
  > 
  > --
  > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
  > 
  > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
  > 
  > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines


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