Date:         Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:50:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Eurovan propane tank
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Haven't you all seen the signs prior to tunnel entrances that tell you to
pull over for inspection if you have a propane tank? I always wondered
about those myself, as in, "Do I have to stop even if my vehicle has a
built-in propane tank? Or does it just apply if I'm carrying those big
tanks?"

I'm certainly interested in finding the answer to this. There are tunnels
between here and the Outer Banks . . .
Marc P.


On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 9:38 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> So, a Westy can't legally go thru the Lincoln Tunnel?
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 1:55 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Before you add propone consider your travels. No more tunnels! As this
> is a
> > new installation you should also add flammable gas detector and CO alarm.
> > The piping methods and any appliance have to be listed for the
> application.
> > For us that means "suitable for use in a recreational vehicle".  I don't
> > think the 3" clearance is much of an issue for the Vanagon. I have seen a
> > few damaged tanks on the Eurovan though from road damage.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Harry Hoffman
> > Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 7:36 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Eurovan propane tank
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm kicking around the idea of adding a propane tank to my vanagon
> > (non-westy).
> >
> > GoWesty is selling the Eurovan tank (5.9G instead of 3.3) with a loss of
> 3"
> > ground clearance.
> >
> > They are also selling it for $50 less then usual for November.
> >
> > Anyone installed one of those and can talk about what the loss of 3"
> > means for practical purposes?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Harry
> >
>