Date:         Fri, 9 Apr 1999 09:50:04 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: LP tank for Westy
Comments: To: Norbert Froese <nfroese@INTERCHANGE.UBC.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <3.0.6.32.19990408184958.008047d0@pop.interchange.ubc.ca>
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> 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