Date:         Tue, 17 May 2016 11:12:21 +0200
Reply-To:     thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: replacing propane lines
Comments: To: pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CA+n284PVhsAZ4yorgohbwqKxvonHYy+YikOkcxDYWcsntgg6Sw@mail.gmail.com>
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Wrong plan.
First; you don't need to take out anything on the inside to remove the
lines.  After removing the tank, then remove the cover plate of the lines at
the bottom of the car, then you can remove the screws that hold the lines
inside the cabinet, and after you have unscrewed the nuts then take out the
lines in one piece.  That way you can make exact replicas of them.  The
fridge side you can use just one wrench but the stove side you have to use
one more to hold against the turning.
Zoltan


-----Original Message-----
From: pickle vanagon
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:36 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: replacing propane lines

I'm going to replace the propane lines on our van when replacing our
propane tank.  I'm familiar with the basics of bending and flaring the
tubing.

Can I easily do this without removing any of the interior of the kitchen?
(That was all taken out and serviced in the not-too-distant past.)


My plan was:
1) cut the previous lines by the tee fitting outside the van, and remove
them from the interior.
2) make new lines using the old ones as guides.  Leave an extra length at
the bottom of each.
3) Refit them through the interior.
4) Add the outside bend to each line and attach to the tee.

Will this work without removing any of the kitchen?

Thanks!
Wes