�Ric- 
the pump shoould be shut off when the gauge reads 2.8 gallons. That's when gas exits the 80% valve. The tank holds more than 3 gallons,(the capacity is stamped on the tank)�but should only be filled to 2.8 -2.9 gallons. Someone filled mine to 3.3 once and there was no problem, Overfilling presents a risk of liquid, not vapor, propane entering your gas appliance.The 20% space above the liquid propane is needed for the liquid to change to vapor before exiting the tank.
Robert
1982 Westfalia

--- On Sun, 3/22/09, Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 7:09 AM

Hi,

Quick question. What is the capacity of the propane tank on a Vanagon Westy?

Thanks.

Ric

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