Date:         Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:07:26 -0600
Reply-To:     Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane
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        No need to pull up the flooring.  The rear two holes are actually weld nuts that have been plugged with a plastic plug.  All that needs to be done is to remove the plug and use a bolt for that location.  Obviously you need to have it the correct length so it will not protrude inside.  I’ve done this many times but do not recall the dimensions of the bolts needed.  10mm “I think” - length ?  Easy to figure out though.  Also, on the bigger propane tank question, the European Westys had a larger tank and Gunzl Classic Parts in Germany had a bunch for sale at one time.  “I think” Ron ~ Bus Depot bought a pile of them, he may still have some left.  Otherwise keep looking.


On Dec 14, 2013, at 11:00 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> Two are, the forward two, but the rear two will need to be installed.
> You have to pull the floor panel up to do that. I just loosened all the
> screws that hold the floor down and put a wedge under it to hold it
> up while I manipulated the rear two bolts through the holes that
> are in the steel floor already. I think I had to remove a couple
> rubber/plastic plugs that are factory installed in those holes.
> 
> You end up with two 3 gallon propane tanks rather than the
> larger 5 gallon Eurovan tank, so you end up with more capacity
> and no clearance loss.



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