Aluminum "westy style" propane tanks

mrsa111

Observer
I'm looking for a propane tank that I can mount under my van, I've got a chunk of space that could fit one of those horizontal westy/camper style tanks pretty easy. Though i really want aluminum, I'm trying to save as much weight as I can on that side of the van since most my heavy stuff is going there. Also for the corrosion resistance.

I'm having trouble finding anything that'll work, most are the normal style tanks or forklift types that can be used horizontal but need to be filled vertical. Which I really want to avoid since I'll have a skid plate protecting it so removing will be a pain. I also like the easy to reach controls of the westy style.

Anybody know of tanks that are along the lines of what I'm looking for?
 

Robert Bills

Explorer
Westfalia/Vanagon replacement propane tanks and regulators are available here, manufactured by Manchester: http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?id=2447, also https://www.rockymountainwesty.com/product_p/253070601d.htm, and http://www.van-cafe.com/new-propane-tank and https://www.busdepot.com/253070601d

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Larger horizontal permanent mount ASME rated RV tanks are here: http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/cylinder-lp-gas-parts.htm

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I doubt that you will find what you are looking for in aluminum.
 

dwh

Tail-End Charlie
My '76 Ford van has the 5g Manchester mounted under the step of the right side sliding door.

It's important to have "van style" - the valves are all mounted low on the tank, with internal "snorkel tubes" to get up above the liquid level.

That way the tank can be tucked up higher while still having the valves accessible.
 

dwh

Tail-End Charlie
Normal:

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Van style:

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Manchester does make van style, but I don't see them listed at PPL.
 

mrsa111

Observer

dwh

Tail-End Charlie
Yea, that's van style. That one is bigger than my 5 gallon. And Amazon has the pic upside down.
 

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