Propex under fridge

westyventures · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

Ask Propex / Van Cafe for a 3/8" elbow fitting as replacement for the 1/4" elbow. They should have them, I stocked them when I was the distributor. Then you can bend the old fridge tube and cut to fit. Alternately, use a 1/4" x 3/8" Yor-Lok connector to adapt. These double-lock connectors work great for propane lines. https://www.mcmaster.com/5272K211/

DirtDog · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

I believe you just need a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter with compression fittings on each side.

mfw59 · Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

I'm about to do this job myself, reusing the existing propane line/connection that the now-replaced Dometic fridge had used.

Anyone know what fittings (types? sizes?) are needed to connect the 1/4" copper tubing to the existing line?

Very similar to what is used in this picture: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/887642.jpg

Thanks!
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koubiak · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

Thanks a lot for all the tips.

I had a TF49 that i installed earlier in the year and finally source a propex this month that I got Buslab to install last week. They told me that my fridge was a bit too low for good clearance.

Following this information and all your tips I remove the top metal trim from the fridge that I think is only cosmetic or for good air circulation (don't think so). This way the fridge is less than 21" so with the bracket and everything it has enough clearance. I had to cut the top of my trim to lift the fridge and add angle bracket for maintaining everything. I will have to remove the lower trim because it is not very useful or nice anymore. I wish I would have done the same thing.

I used aluminium tape out of caution but from what I hear it is not required. I still need to do the front trim and I plan to make a drawer on the right. but at least it is functional

No problem with the depth which was a problem before now nothing touch. I found the vancafe instruction to be the best out there.

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One question I reused the air vent in the back to install a 3D printed plate that include 12V and USB but interfere a bit with fridge. Anyone know a cigarette lighter type plug with connector with limited depth (including connector?

Alaskaberrys · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:53 am Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

A more "out of the field of view" location from Gregg's Propex HS211 Install thread

WestleyTheWesty · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:17 am Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

A buddy installed his Eberspacher thermostat in the hole for the cigarette tray on the passenger wall of the back bench seat. Already a hole, you just have to figure out to fish the wire there Very Happy

baltik · Samba Member Joined: April 08, 2015 Posts: 440

Has anyone figured out a less intrusive spot to mount the propex controller rather than the ubiquitous spot on the Westy cabinet? was really hoping for something less permanent...

jsalkeld · Samba Member Joined: December 01, 2013 Posts: 16

Hey singler

How has this install worked out? I have truckfridge floormounted in the same spot but with a drawer above. I am going to install a propex and like this location for a lot of reasons Very Happy

I'm wondering about the proximity of the fridge and if the propex operation has adversely affected anything heat-wise.

Thanks
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westyventures · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

If that's all you can get, it should be fine.

SambaHyena · Samba Member Joined: June 20, 2014 Posts: 21

Hey Karl, the heater is mounted to the far left. I think the tank is the slightly larger one from that certain vendor. I was able to make a tighter bend in the pipe, so that now there's about a 1/4" clearance. Do you think this is enough?

westyventures · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

Did you mount the heater to the far left in the cabinet as others have? The pipe appears to have sufficient ability to bend it tighter as it exits the floor, to the right in the photo. Or - perhaps the tank is not an original Westy tank but one of the larger-but-not-correct tanks a certain vendor sells?

SambaHyena · Samba Member Joined: June 20, 2014 Posts: 21

So I installed my Propex under my fridge as outlined in this thread. What worries me is that the exhaust flue pretty much touches my propane valve. I've run the heater for about half an hour to test, and it cycled off before the valve got too hot, but I'm still concerned. Anybody else have this issue? The tank is a GoWesty tank. I'm not sure if the valve is in a different location from stock.

rotaecho · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

Yep, that's what I did and 4" over from the left of the fridge wall, mine didn't have the wooden brace.

I just got to get the connector points from Westy Ventures for the 1/4".

singler3360 · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

rotaecho · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

To better explain my questions, here's the modified photo:

So, to the left of the fridge wall to the exhaust / inlet center hole is roughly 4" to me, not 3.5"

Then going from the lip of the front of the fridge back appears to be 8.5" to me.

Just trying to get the proper point for the vector for the pilot holes.
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rotaecho · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge

I'm installing the HS2000 under the fridge (CR49) similar to what MadSpaniard did on his install.

Although, there's measurements in this thread, I think it's still a bit unclear.

I have the larger GW Propane tank installed, and using the diagram/photo in the thread, I have two a questions:

1.) It measures 3.5" from the left side of the fridge cabinet, but that's against the wood shelf bracket for the original fridge not from the actual wall of the fridge cabinet from the photo provided. I have that wood block removed, so would the actual measurement be closer to 4" from the left cabinet wall?

2.) How far to go in from the fridge cabinet wood lip front. I see that measurement as 7.5" and then again as 8.5" and also 8 3/16" listed. If using the template against the lip, it comes out to 8.5" from the front of the fridge cabinet wooden lip towards the van wall to the center of the exhaust port.

Just trying to get actual confirmation on this before drilling holes.

Thanks!
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singler3360 · Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:21 am Post subject:

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buildyourown · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 3:52 pm Post subject:

I have an identical install with the 2 vents. I added the 2nd for makeup air. No, its not needed. Plenty of air back there.
I did just install a battery charger with a fan on it and they line up nicely. Good space to let go to waste.


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