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Forum: DIY Van Conversion 12-11-2018, 03:43 PM
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Posted By avanti
This shouldn't be possible with a modern...

This shouldn't be possible with a modern stovetop. Gas stoves are required to have a safety feature such that the gas won't flow unless either (a) flame is present or (b) you are pushing down on the...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 12-11-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
A bistable valve is possible (I once looked into...

A bistable valve is possible (I once looked into it). However, they are not popular due (I think) to safety concerns. The argument is that after a bad crash you tend to lose power, and you would like...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 07-10-2017, 01:28 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
That is surprising, and not good. How old is the...

That is surprising, and not good. How old is the cooktop?

Interestingly, the Sunlight Class-C rig we rented in Iceland had three separate shutoff valves mounted right below the sink, so you could...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 07-10-2017, 01:00 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
Also, don't forget that modern burners have...

Also, don't forget that modern burners have safety features that prevent them from emitting gas unless a flame is present.
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 07-09-2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
The same thing that would happen if your brakes...

The same thing that would happen if your brakes didn't work going down a mountain pass.

I think those alarms are pretty fail-safe. But, your story does underline the importance of having one and...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 07-09-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
Yeah, getting a propane grill is on our list....

Yeah, getting a propane grill is on our list. Don't know how it will fit into our lifestyle, but I wouldn't be surprised if our experience matches yours.

What kind of grill do you recommend?
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 07-09-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
I am in an interesting position wrt gas vs...

I am in an interesting position wrt gas vs induction. My van is equipped with a conventional propane system. But, after my upgrades, I now also have plenty of battery, inverter and charging capacity...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 04-04-2017, 02:01 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
Looking good! I was just looking back at...

Looking good!

I was just looking back at your build, and one thing caught my eye:
Your Webasto exhaust pipe is a pretty long horizontal run. I am a bit worried that you are going to have an...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 11-25-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
Not on this one. It really isn't necessary,...

Not on this one. It really isn't necessary, though. These devices are designed for applications like venting media center cabinets. The designed-in parameters are pretty spot-on for what you would...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 11-25-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 62,835
Posted By avanti
Yes. We have a setup very similar to yours wrt...

Yes. We have a setup very similar to yours wrt ventilation. Adding a pair of computer fans made a huge difference.

The fans are thermostatically controlled using one of these:

3762

Works...
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