How we converted our Vanagon Westfalia propane system to 1lb refillable tanks 

Thanks Nate! I was one of the ones that asked. Our factory propane system needs a refresh, decision time!

Thank you Nate! I love that you explain in easy to understand language & walk us through the steps. Have a great weekend - tell Nancy hey. And yes!, so much better than the disposables. 👍

Well done again guys. I just love following what you guys do, & such a cool idea 💡

Always learning, thanks for sharing.

Very nicely done, Nathan, and very much appreciated! I think I'm gonna replicate your recipe here, and probably the (your) fridge replacement, too!

Nicely done! Since you are snow camping a lot, having the ability to bring your canister inside is a bonus if you get into a deep freeze situation. Just one thought about figuring out your fuel quantity - you can get a small digital scale and weigh your canister full and empty to see where you are. I have a digital fishing type scale that will measure up to 50 pounds that does the job. Thanks again for the detailed report plus your “if I had to do it again” critique!

Nice job,,Thanks, I'll be removing my rusted OEM tank, and going with the Flame King outfit.

Professional asF

Thanks so much for posting. I have been researching replacing our propane tank. Would it work with the stove and fridge?

brilliant! but - may I ask, how DO you heat your van when snow camping? looking to add a propane tank + propex to my non-camper Vanagon and exploring options. Thanks!

Nate, did you consider re-routing the gas line so you could install the cylinder inside the Westy cabinetry?

What model of Camp Chef (seen in other videos) do you use with your 5# tank?

Smart kid

Have you had any problems with leaving the tank horizontal ?? or do you just put it on when needed?

Thanks for the video! I am totally going to do this mod. Two questions: regarding the oem copper pipe - when bending, how did accomplish this without pinching? Second, do you have a link to the shutoff valve? I might have a few more questions one I get started on this project : )

You do a great job on all the mods and videos you do. Now for something completely different. Just arrived in Las Vegas on our way to southern Utah from Victoria. Having issues with starting. Definitely electrical. When it does turn over flashes right up. Intermittent hot and cold. Have power, battery okay and can hear fuel pump start. Starter replaced in southern WA, contacts and wires checked close to Sacramento. Still have issue. Today a different shop added wires and a relay to lower the volts needed for the starter to work. Now out about $1000 along the way. What are your thoughts? Thank you for the time you put in for all of us to see and learn.

Thanks for avoiding the green canisters. I see so many people boasting that they refill them, which I don't believe is safe, not to mention being illegal. I have that same Flame King and also bought an additional refillable canister, although I still have the stock Westy 3 gallon tank. I still have a few of the green canisters to burn through before using the refillables. Taking your 5# tank along is a great idea should your canisters need refilling-could you just hook up a hose from the 5# to your system? I've seen others who have converted to the throw-away canisters and wondered why, when the Flame King system is available. Sometimes folks at propane refill stations don't know how to fill the stock tanks. I've been told to come back later when a certain person is working -huh? How inconvenient is that?? I think they just don't want to crouch down onto the ground. If they sell propane, all employees should be able to fill our stock tanks. Anyway, thanks for being green!! Enjoyed your video, as always.

In detail walkthrough soon?