Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:46:38 -0500
Reply-To: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Two propane tanks
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I have had luck a couple times using a blow gun into the intake and vent
tubes to clear out those pesky little spider projects.
On Jul 12, 2016 11:31 AM, "Roy Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
> Definitely would in the Hyena … whenever a butterfly flitters past the
> vent-pipe the fridge blows out.
>
> Yes, it’s time to pull my fridge … again. That and fix the odometer.
>
> However, as of this morning, I have a more demanding gremlin of the
> electrical persuasion!
>
> Starter made one turn this morning and stopped (but did disengage).
> Nothing since - no click, no engagement, just the whirr of the fuel-pump
> when I turn the key. Time to break out the multi-meter and go exploring.
>
> Then at lunch today our microwave staged a dramatic death - complete with
> light show and smoke {I have removed to the garage before my wife comes
> home}!
>
> So, I’m just waiting for #3 to land … hopefully before I’ll go crawling
> around the Hyena with the multi-meter this evening …
>
> Roy
>
> In the good news category … my “new to me” LT35 Dokka Kipper should
> arrive in Halifax, NS on August 07.
> > On 12-Jul-2016, at 12:35, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > It has been reported on here that the OE tank will cook 3 meals a day
> for a
> > month, 3 weeks to be on the safe side. Does anyone know if that includes
> > with the refrigerator operating?
> >
> > dmc
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 8:22 AM, Ralph Meyermann <
> ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I've got the plan of twin larger go westy tanks with a valved crossover
> >> line to link them. Now to wait for the $$$ and time
> >> On Jul 11, 2016 5:52 PM, "Geneva Saint-Amour" <
> >> genevasaintamour@hotmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> With a different twist on two propane tanks, we have the stock one on
> the
> >>> drivers side and a spare tank mounted on the outside of the van at rear
> >> end
> >>> near the engine vents. This is 4 gallons and mounted in a holder
> >> similar
> >>> to what you might see on a Jeep or overlanding trailer. It now has a
> >>> security chain also! We purchased it from ATOverland (good folks, ask
> >> for
> >>> Martyn and mention us)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The OG tank cooks our dinner every night and makes coffee every
> morning.
> >>> The minion tank (see photos at link please) runs a BBQ grill, gas
> heater
> >>> and water heater for hot showers. It is a terrific system for our
> >> van-life
> >>> style.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> PHOTOS-
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2014/12/10/busquando-un-minion/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2015/03/10/things-are-heating-up-in-here/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Geneva Saint-Amour
> >>> www.slowcarfasthouse.com
> >>>
> >>
>
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