Date:         Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:26:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Toomey Douglas <drt@UOREGON.EDU>
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From:         Toomey Douglas <drt@UOREGON.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Two propane tanks
Comments: To: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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See the following page for a nice description on servicing the Dometic fridge.  Relatively easy to do and the system works well afterwards.  

http://www.frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm <http://www.frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm>



> On Jul 12, 2016, at 2:18 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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