Date:         Wed, 7 Jan 2015 10:20:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Heat inside the camper.. No
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On 1/6/2015 10:00 PM, Abel Longoria wrote:
> My
> concern with the propane driven heater was there was no real exact way to
> keep track of your propane tank levels (my westy 3 gallon tank) so I could
> possibly run out without expecting it.

I like gas heaters, too.  I've had one for 33 years in my '81 Vanagon
and have run it hundreds of hours--at all altitudes.  BA6.  Mr Bus
was my driver and ski car for years, so many times I have come back
and fired it up with the self timer at 10,500' and up.  Changing out
of ski gear in a warm van is one of life's perks!

Regarding propane and running out, my concern was not my Propex but
my fridge.  Running out while camping and having everything get warm
bothered me more.  My solution, which is not very difficult, was a
second tank:http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/SecondPropaneTank.html
I use one tank until empty and then switch and refill at
my convience.  I always know I have a full spare tank.  Plus it
is "nicer" when refilling to know it will take a full fill amount.

I have used my propex at elevations up to 12,900'--last summer
in the La Garita Mtns:
https://picasaweb.google.com/RAJones1942/MedanoPass?authkey=Gv1sRgCKjcosbjjZnZmAE#6032793670099265554

I camped there once a few years ago and had an overnight
blizzard.  Thank you, Karl, for Propex!

You have the Webasto and I'm sure you will keep warm!  Enjoy!

Richard