Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:32:58 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Two propane tanks
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I have been told that if the refrigerator is hard to light, and especially
if it goes out easily during use (blows out?), the flue leaks. If so, it
might not be safe to use (while sleeping for example) because flue gases
could be leaking into the cabin. But if warming it up on AC or with the
stove burners on briefly works, that probably isn't the cause. I have also
blown into the drain tube (attaching a hose), but have never attempted to
draw air from the tube first.
On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
> Fridge lighting. If the fridge is lighting hard, I have found sucking it
> empty (tastes bad), then blowing a little more oxygen into the combustion
> chamber will help you get it lit. Sometimes, I’ll get the fridge cool on
> AC before trying to light it this way.
>
> I can still get my fridge lit, but it is easily blown out.
>
> Roy
>
> > On 12-Jul-2016, at 15:57, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:
> >
> > Roy are you talking about the stove lighting or the fridge lighting?
> The sucking and blowing part i mean.
> > Jeff
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Roy Nicholl" <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 1:18:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: Two propane tanks
> >
> > 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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