Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:34:30 -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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Ahh! I probably should expect a similar adventure in my future, hopefully
later than sooner.
On Jul 12, 2016 1:18 PM, "Roy Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
> Ralph:
>
> I had to resort to attaching a length of rubber tubing to the drain outlet
> and sucking and blowing to get the stove to light on the last outing. I’ve
> swept and blown clean the vent a few times in the past. This time I think
> I’m left with little choice but to take the fridge out and {hopefully only}
> clean the combustion chamber.
>
> Does anyone know if any of the Engle upright fridges fit into the Westy
> cavity?
>
> Roy
>
> > On 12-Jul-2016, at 14:46, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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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