Thanks, Phil -- any estimate on the length I'll need to chop off the copper tubes? "As Stuart mentioned, a good thing. Missing, is the plastic cover over the regulator, required for exposed locations." Are such things available? Sent from camp at 43.72687°N, 121.62870°W, Altitude = 4262 ± 39 ft > On Aug 21, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@shaw.ca> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:38:58 -0700 > Reply-To: Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> > Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > From: Vanagon <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . . > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > . . . to my Westy? For longer stays? I don't think my setup is standard so the extend-a-stay kits may not work. Please see photo:<http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-question-about-propane-on-westy.html> > Sent from camp. > -------- > Mike, > Your setup looks standard Westy with a newer two-stage regulator. As Stuart mentioned, a good thing. > Missing, is the plastic cover over the regulator, required for exposed locations. > > I attached your photo, annotated with a few details for adding an Extenda-Stay Tee into the Westy propane > plumbing.(list strips attachments) > This will enable the attachment of a portable propane bottle to your Westy's propane system. > > Pz > '87 Westy in restoration > Campbell River, BC > <blogger-image-1089846867.jpg> > > > |
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