Date:         Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:08:07 -0800
Reply-To:     "Kevin ..." <artbear26@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Kevin ..." <artbear26@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
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I guess I'm too much of a newbie here too. What's the problem with the tank's valves? I bought my 86 Westy last Fall and haven't had the chance to camp in her yet so I haven't filled the tank. Would the extension that palces like GOWesty sell fix this? 
 

> Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:55:40 +0000
> From: fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> YOu could just change the vavles on your existing tank and be all set. The vendors all should have that for you. THat way use your same tank with upgraded Fill vavles to eliminate this problem. 
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> > Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:21:56 -0500
> > From: awa0330@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: '86 Vanagon West Camper
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > When I bought my Westy sight unseen through eBay, I had my concerns. Phew! As it turns out, the guy I bought it from is an ace of a guy, the mechanic that many of you recommended to me in Connecticut is fantastic, and I just didn’t realize the added benefit that this community brings to it all. Thanks! I shipped it up to Frank for a complete go through, and other than a few relatively minor issues, the most major being needed replacement of the muffler, it seems that (at least today) I’ve inherited a cream puff. I can now focus on some of the fun stuff, getting ready for my two month excursion. 
> > 
> > I do have a question. I have the original propane tank, or at least the original style. The guys working on my vehicle suggest that it could get wonky out there when I try to fill her up, not due to condition, but due to age and new regulations. Some will fill it. Some will not. They said I may want to replace the tank with a new one, and while I have not really looked into it yet in detail, it seems that it may cost close to $400. For those who have used the inside stove regularly, have you faced this issue? With daily but not excessive use, do you have a sense how long a tank of gas lasts? I can certainly carry a Coleman or portable stove as well but would like the convenience of “rolling out of bed” and making breakfast on a rainy day. Any opinions or input you all have would be appreciated.
> > 
> > Art
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