> I need to replace the propane tank on my '84 Westfalia > > Does anyone have experience with shipping charges from the Bus Depot or > other U.S. vendor to Canada? I have had bad experiences with exorbitant > shipping charges for costoms clearing/border crossing > > The price at the Bus Depot (US$250) is tempting. The best local price for > a replacement Manchester tank I have found is Can$450.00.
First of all, I'll make it a little more tempting. The price is actually only $219.95 with listmember discount. This is for a complete tank, with fill valve. All you need is a dual-stage regator, which is a generic item available inexpensively from most RV places. Secondly, shipping may not be as bad as you think. We can ship via either UPS or the post office. The latter charges a little more per pound, but there are no customs clearance charges, just duty. Drop me a pmail if you want me to go ahead and start checking these options. On another front, I'm working on getting some reseal kits for the Auto-Stop Valve used on many of the original Westy tanks. These will be in the $10 range. Fixing the existing valve, or replacing the tank, are the only options, since the valve is no longer available. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com |
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