Propane Tank-Extra Large from BusDepot (Got a PIC?)

buildyourown · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject:

Is it not DOT reg that propane tanks be painted white or silver?
Or is that just a suggestion?

You should check before you get harassed by a trooper or worse, denied boarding on a ferry while on a nice family vacation.

iltis74 · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:16 am Post subject:

presslab · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:31 am Post subject:

The LPG rail cars around here are black. I've always wondered why as it seems contrary to intuition. I guess it doesn't matter that much.

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1986 Vanagon Westfalia EJ25
1988 Subaru GL-10 EJ20G --- 2000 Honda XR650L
2010 Titus El Guapo --- 2011 On-One 456 Ti

Energy Concepts · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:44 pm Post subject:

Propane Tank & Propex Heater Installed
&&& Off the Ramps !!!
Man! Am I fast !!!
Well,,, Half Fast Anyway !!! Wink

I'd sure like to know how the clearance on my oversize tank
compares with the stock Westy tank Exclamation

John C...
SLC, UT...

dubbified · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:35 am Post subject: LP tank

Spectacular information.. I'm actually ordering the extrasized tank here quick... and will be definitely painting that tank black! Nice straps and information about how you tackled this one!

Blueconundrum · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject:

This thread is immensely informative. I plan to put a stove in my van and eventually down the road a Propex, and I've been wrestling mentally with how to handle an external tank. I have a tin top Syncro and I WILL be taking it off road - is the XL tank too big? How much does the stock Westy tank reduce ground clearance? Would you make a skid plate just for the tank or is that crazy?
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1988 Vanagon Syncro EJ22

Timwhy · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:37 pm Post subject:

Busdepot · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 1314

For those who got in on this deal (we are down to just a few tanks left now), you may be interested in knowing that we just got a similar factory close-out deal on Extend-A-Stay kits to go with them. This allows you to add a second propane tank - another RV tank, a gas grill tank, or (with an inexpensive adapter) even a disposable portable stove cylinder. It also allows you to connect an external LP appliance (i.e. gas grill or heater) to your camper.

These were $120, but are now $59.95, which is below dealer cost. Like the big propane tanks, these were a one-shot deal from the factory, so the price is limited to this shipment.
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=53700
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Jedi · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:56 pm Post subject:

Hey guys i was going to revive this one as I still have not finished running LP line. My tank is mounted and looks great. I was wondering what LP regulator you guys picked with your tanks?

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1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro

Jedi · Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:53 am Post subject:

Here is my clearance of my tank

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1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro

Jedi · Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:06 pm Post subject:

If I instal this type the screen will face up and that is not" up to code"???
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2448&category_id=&category_parent_id=
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1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro

Jedi · Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject:

Should I get this type and will it work?
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4320&category_id=&category_parent_id=
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1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro

PDXWesty · Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:58 am Post subject:

You should be able to go to any propane dealer/RV shop in your area and get parts that will work. There's nothing special about the regulator. Look for an Amerigas, Suburban Propane, FerrellGas retailer, or an RV repaire place like Camping World in your area and they will all have any propane parts you need.
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89 Westy 2.1 Auto

Energy Concepts · Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:01 pm Post subject:

Alert: Dont Vent the Propane Furnase out the Passenger Side !!!
You'll Gas Yourself out when either the Slider is Open
or You happen to be sitting outside the Sliding Door!
( or under the Awning cooking up lunch !!! Surprised

)[/b]quote="Energy Concepts"]Waiting on some Rust Bullet Paint.
Now, I need to decide which side of the bus
this should be installed on Question

[/b][/color]the drivers side is traditional
But, I think the only reason it's on that side
is so that it is close to the stove and fridge
in the Westy's.[/color]
It would make more sense to me to
have it on the passenger side.
to counter balance all of the weight
that has to be located on the drivers side.

This would go a long way in reducing the
drivers side lean Exclamation

But all of the connections; regulator, fill valves etc
May be in the way of entering and exiting the sliding door Question

I suppose the thing to do is to
tie it to my trans jack adaptor on my floor jack,
& raise it up into position
and take a look. Rolling Eyes

JC[/quote]

singler3360 · Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:42 pm Post subject:

Energy Concepts · Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:37 pm Post subject: 3" loss of clearance;

depends on the install?
What does a stock westy measure?
best,
John C...


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