{"id":628,"date":"2011-07-23T14:23:33","date_gmt":"2011-07-23T20:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livemorelightly.com\/Tech\/?p=628"},"modified":"2011-08-19T21:00:19","modified_gmt":"2011-08-20T03:00:19","slug":"propane-powered-van-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemorelightly.com\/Tech\/2011\/07\/propane-powered-van-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Propane Powered Van Sold"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content_div-628\">\n<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center aligncenter\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"1985 Ford Propane-powered van for sale\" src=\"https:\/\/livemorelightly.com\/Tech\/wp-content\/gallery\/85Ford_Van\/DSC_0014_03.png\" alt=\"DSC_0014_03\" width=\"304\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>SAVE ON FUEL COSTS &#8212; Less pollution with propane the original alternative fuel<\/h3>\n<p>My beloved <span class=\"zem_slink\">propane<\/span>-powered 1985 <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Ford E-Series\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ford_E-Series\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Ford Econoline<\/a> Travel Van is sold.<\/p>\n<p>Note: the price of propane is approximately half of the cost of gasoline and I have been driving this van since 1992 for the same cost as a small compact car.<\/p>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zemanta.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-left alignleft\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px 6px;\" src=\"https:\/\/livemorelightly.com\/Tech\/wp-content\/gallery\/85Ford_Van\/DSC_0009_03.png\" alt=\"DSC_0009_03\" width=\"304\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a>All receipts for work, including motor rebuild of economical, reliable 302 V-8 with special propane motor parts. Parts are easily available for this van.<\/div>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\">Brakes are good, starts and runs very well &#8212; no known mechanical issues.<\/div>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\">A really fun van for travel &#8211; can seatbelt 11 including driver.<\/div>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\">Four captain&#8217;s chairs with removable snack table in front.<\/div>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\">Foldable table and bench seat in rear &#8212; can be converted to a flat deck for equipment or padded with cushions for a bed.<\/div>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\">Secure storage area accessible from back doors &#8212; not from van interior &#8212; allows safer storage of valuables.<\/div>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\">Trailer towing package &#8212; original equipment installed in factory &#8212; sold with hitch.<\/div>\n<p><p style=\"text-align:center;\">\r\n              <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"403px\" height=\"403px\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" name=\"smooth_frame_1219788723\" src=\"https:\/\/livemorelightly.com\/Tech\/wp-content\/plugins\/nextgen-smooth-gallery\/nggSmoothFrame.php?galleryID=3&width=400&height=400&timed=&showArrows=1&showCarousel=1&embedLinks=1&delay=9000&defaultTransition=fade&showInfopane=1&textShowCarousel=Pictures&showCarouselOpen=1&margin=&align=\"><\/iframe>\r\n            <\/p> Interior photos included in slide show.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How many Km on the van?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Odometer reads 263548. Motor rebuild 99\/01\/16 odometer reading 195988 &#8212; receipt available.<\/p>\n<p>The rebuilt motor has only 67560 Km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is auto propane available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CANADA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.cdnauto.org\/archive\/propane\/propane.asp<\/p>\n<p>Map on Google with names and addresses of stations &#8212; not all are 24hr, so call ahead<\/p>\n<p>This map does not show Superstore, Co-op, Super Save or other stations that I know about in Vancouver and area.<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?ie=UTF8&#038;hl=en&#038;msa=0&#038;msid=205898274833613305051.0004a3fa4bd451087989f&#038;ll=50.903033,-83.100586&#038;spn=17.403966,46.362305&#038;source=embed<\/p>\n<p><strong>USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.afdc.energy.gov\/afdc\/vehicles\/propane_availability.html<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.afdc.energy.gov\/afdc\/locator\/stations\/<\/p>\n<p>Example: http:\/\/www.afdc.energy.gov\/afdc\/progs\/ind_state.php\/WA\/LPG<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference in cost between gasoline and propane?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Vancouver, gasoline is $1.34 per liter and propane is $0.64<\/p>\n<p>The van travels the same distance on propane as gasoline and it has a 99 liter tank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are other advantages of propane?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Propane causes less pollution. Note that forklift trucks, ice rink surface machines and other indoor motorized vehicles run on propane because the propane engines emit far less toxic fumes.<\/li>\n<li>A propane engine runs cooler than a comparable gas fueled engine, so there is less stress and wear on parts. Oil changes are required less frequently because of the clean nature of the fuel.<\/li>\n<li>More information: http:\/\/www.autogaspropane.com\/why_propane_auto.htm<\/li>\n<li>From Australia: http:\/\/www.lpgautogas.com.au\/index.cfm?Action=MyFleet#3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- google_ad_section_end --><h3>Related Images:<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"translate_block\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<hr class=\"translate_hr\" \/>\n<a class=\"translate_translate\" id=\"translate_button_post-628\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\" href=\"javascript:show_translate_popup('en', 'post', 628);\">[Translate]<\/a><img src=\"https:\/\/livemorelightly.com\/Tech\/wp-content\/plugins\/google-ajax-translation\/transparent.gif\" id=\"translate_loading_post-628\" class=\"translate_loading\" style=\"display: none;\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>SAVE ON FUEL COSTS &#8212; Less pollution with propane the original alternative fuel My beloved propane-powered 1985 Ford Econoline Travel Van is sold. 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