Propane conversion tips (caution)/update - Page 3

zoomzx11 · #21 10-13-2008, 10:24 PM

I am shopping for a propane system for my Ford Expedition. I was about to have Los Muchachos in Sosua install an Italian system for 700 US including the circular tank that fits in the spare tire well. I chattted with a gringo at the gym who tells me he had a Japanese system installed in a similar vehicle for $1000 US that served him very well. I am at a loss at to what to do here. I have an old Toyota with a very simple system that I switch on and off from gas to gasoline that works very well. I am a bit leery of things "automatic" that switch between fuels at set rpms. 2000 rpm is a bit high for me. I do a lot of driving at less rpms than that. With my Toyota I start up in the morning in gasoline and after a few seconds switch over to gas manually and off I go without a problem. I get about 20 mpg in propane. Never really checked my gasoline mileage but I suspect its a bit higher. Appreciate any input from your experience.

rubio_higuey · #22 10-13-2008, 10:53 PM

It's not like the automatic systems kick in at 2000 rpm and turns off when your engine goes below 2000 rpm. Once it's on it's on until you either turn the engine off or press a button to turn it back to gasoline.

angus murray · #23 10-14-2008, 09:25 AM

So as to have an idea of cost, for example what is the total cost to convert a Toyota Camry? Also, could someone please post the phone number of Acosta? Mention has been made of a 'circular tank'. Is this a purpose-built tank made for each vehicle application and not a barbecue type of tank?

cobraboy · #24 10-14-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by angus murray

So as to have an idea of cost, for example what is the total cost to convert a Toyota Camry? Also, could someone please post the phone number of Acosta? Mention has been made of a 'circular tank'. Is this a purpose-built tank made for each vehicle application and not a barbecue type of tank?

I posted complete pictures above.

rubio_higuey · #25 10-14-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by angus murray

Mention has been made of a 'circular tank'. Is this a purpose-built tank made for each vehicle application and not a barbecue type of tank?

It's the type used mostly in jeepetas, instead of the spare tire. I guess it could be used in Camry too, but where would you put your spare tire afterwards?