Date:         Wed, 23 Sep 1998 00:50:10 -0400
Reply-To:     David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
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From:         David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
Subject:      Re: fridge question
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Fred,

When we go on a long trip, the gas lasts more than 3 weeks, using the
fridge on gas about 1/2 the time (we run it on 12v when driving), and
cooking two meals a day!    In fact, I usually fill the propane every two
weeks to be sure and am always embarassed when it takes only $3-4 of gas to
fill up...   Numerous other Westy owners on the list have given similar
estimates.    It's pretty economical.

Dave

90 Westfalia
87 Wolfsburg

At 02:02 AM 9/22/98 -0400, Fred Brittain wrote:
>Hi Volks,
>
>Finally got the fridge lit on my _new_ 89 Westy.  Going to leave
>it lit for about 24 hours.  Read a fine article in the archives about
>how to do almost everything to get it and keep it running.
>
>What I didn't find out is how soon the propane tank will be
>empty if I leave it on.  Hoping to go on a weekender soon and
>don't want to be out in the boonies with no cold beverages, etc.
>
>>From the size of the tank, it looks like it might go for a long
>weekend without drying up.  Input would be appreciated.
>
>Matoquiasin,
>
>Fred
>78 and 89 Westys
>