The extend a stay is defiantly the way to go for the Westy propane tank. I use the hose to BBQ option to avoid having to carry a separate tank. With the limited space inside a vanagon I do not like traveling with any type of fuel inside. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Troy Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:32 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '86 Vanagon West Camper The bummer has been that I've encountered a couple > of RV stops that have a minimum charge of $12. I think this is a good argument to install an "extend-a-stay" after the valve. I installed one when bus depot had their sale, and love this little gadget. It allows me to run from an external propane tank very easily. I have a small 8 pound I think it is, and bring that along on trips as a back up. You can even run from disposable 1 pound bottles in a pinch, with the proper connectors. It also works the other way if you want to power up an outdoor grill. I use mine to fuel an eco-temp for hot water that I hang from the rain gutter, but you could fuel a stove or whatever. Recommended! Troy |
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