Just yesterday I refilled a one lb. propane cylinder using an adapter I
gave myself for Christmas.. Source: Amazon.  Works fine. No freezing
needed, BTW... Google search to see lots of "how to" instructions.

On Dec 30, 2016 8:55 PM, "Alistair Bell" <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hey Eric,
>
> One gift I got for Xmas which I'm pretty sure I will be using on the van,
> is a magnetic finger. It's single finger , like a finger cot, with a small
> rare earth magnet sewn into the tip.
>
> Woven material, with some grippy rubber.
>
> One of those things that seems so obvious. You could slip a magnet inside
> the finger of a rubber glove and pretty well have the same result.
>
> Will be handy retrieving nuts or washers dropped in tight spots.
>
> Alistair
>
> > On Dec 30, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> >        I’ve learned about great Vanagon, Camping, and related items each
> year from reports of Christmas gifts.  Anyone have some to share?
> >
> > For me this year I received a package of  various magnetic colorful
> flowers.  I have a white Westfalia so I’m looking forward to having the
> option to make it colorful on demand and keep it simple other times.  I’m
> really looking forward to the first group camp out and having people arrive
> with my usual conservative van covered in wild flowers.  As the magnets are
> easily moved around I can change the scene as needed.  My van is like a
> blank slate so Other themes would be great.  I think my van would make a
> great aquarium with colorful magnetic fish.
> >
> > A bonus is the magnetic dog paws I also  received.
> >
> > I did gift  myself the 1 pound propane refill kit and also the little
> buddy heater.  The discussions on list made these sound like great
> additions and I’m looking forward to using them.
> >
> > Spring projects caused by Christmas van presents, include , new throttle
> cable, gas tank re seal kit, and clam shell modifications.
> >
> > So, any Vanagon related or camping related gifts to share?
> >
> > Best
> >
> > Eric Caron
>