This totally saved my summer. I was told I needed a variety of different adaptors and fittings when all the pieces were already there. You are awesome. THANKS!!!
I know this is years old but I'm new to taking care of all my RV stuff by myself since my husband died and I am learning on the fly. I watched several videos on this simple task and they are all confusing. Your's took me where I needed to go in just seconds... thank you. Clear, concise and easy to understand.
Eric I really like your no-nonsense no marketing approach in your videos. Real life situations and making the most of your RV lifestyle. We have lived in our RV full time on and off and I must say I really miss full time RVing. We have been RVing for many years and I came across your videos and am still able to learn new things thanks to watching your excellent presentation skills. Thanks for sharing and safe travels. Jim & Jeni
Dude I watched a days worth of videos before I seen this one I knew it could be done thanks I'm new to thing and embarrassed to ask for help so thank the good lord that u and others do these kind of videos God speed
Bless your heart we have a position caring for a community center we are set up like a home unit. Moving it to fill a small take is not worth the aggravation. We are too old for that. And being on a fixed budget makes it nice to know we don't need another expensive part. Thank you
I have 2 100lb tanks outside of my RV a 20lb cylinder is also a VERY good idea to have no matter what you use for those times when you run out of fuel and didnt expect it. I find that a 20lb tank is a perfect backup tank to have.
Well my friend when I started watching this for some reason I thought that you were going to fill your onboard tank with the smaller one. I was thinking that it was a little odd. I am glad I watched the whole video I had no idea that one could hook a secondary up. Alaska Fred
When I used to camp out all the time, I had a spring scale that we used for many purposes...One of which was to see how much propane was left in our tanks...weigh it full, then weigh it empty...you'll eventually get damn good at estimating how much is left...hope this helps...Also have an idea for the cold floor problem...In floor heating...we actually used heat tape 25 years ago...not a new concept...Also helps conserve propane, as the thermostat won't kick the furnace as much...happy trails friend...
Yeah I'm on a mission to try it or figure out how he did it now too. He's not in town any longer. But I want to have a backup 20 lb bottle myself that I can always use to refill in an emergency. Having a bottle sitting outside next to the rig isn't ideal as I urban camp in the city mostly.
@@JCredTV If you are not certified in propane systems, you can't legally refill an onboard tank or portable cylinder. It doesn't really make sense either because it would take less time to hook the hose to the portable cylinder, then take portable into town and refill vs the risks involved with not knowing what you are doing. It's not as simple as draining water from one container to another.
Love your vids ! We will be on the road in the next 1-3 years . Kids are still in school so we have to stay local till then . Your vidoes help lots with preparation , thank you !
You saved by installing the kit. How much is your time worth going through all the disconnecting not to mention the damage to the threads and that units hose isn't really meant to be "flexible" like the usual recreational BBQ hose or fill hose is. Yep it's a save the pennies thing for some of these things needed to keep the total cost down! Makes me crazy at times! LOL!
I knew there had to be a way to do this without an adapter 😁 my 19 foot classic honey doesn't have space for one 😕 but this i can totally do... thank you 😊
One trick for those portable tanks is to look for condensation on the tank to tell how full it is. Usually right after using it for cooking or something else you can see a line on it or feel for temp difference on the tank to tell just how full it is.
I know this is very old but, the most accurate way imo it to just put your tanks on a mechanical scale and leave them there, make yourself some nice big 1/4 1/2 3/4 full. Lines you can see out of one of the windows. Or use a digital scale, pull out the screen and run a wire inside
Thank you! Now let's imagine that the rig tank is empty and you have a full 20LB tank at hand, what way will you use to transfer LP gas from the 20 LB tank to the main tank. Pleas let me know if you know, thanks again!
Trying to see if i can fill a 20 lb tank with the 3/4 full tank i have on the Rv.from under the side to use that propane,i dont use propane,they replaced refrigerator with electric
The person filling probably wasn't certified because the 80% full indicator valve was not open to allow air out as liquid went in. You can't force propane into a tank full of air without a means of releasing the air.
The tank you were showing is actually a 4.2 Gal, not 2.5 like another comment offered. They also make something called "Extend-a-stay". This is a propane attachment that would allow what you showed to happen with quick connect hoses. A lot less wear and tear on you regular propane connectors and very fast. You can get that at CampingWorld or probably off Amazon for less. BTW the larger tank hols 8 Gal. and and is commonly referred to as a 30 pound tank. That's kinda silly cause the dang thing is sure heavier than 30lb full.
And if you go to Amazon you can get the MH tank to hose adapter with the quick-connect and the quick-connect hose for @ $45.. Of course you will pay shipping unless you are Premier.
I wondered about doing this but was concerned with the regulator as on an Rv the tank is horizontal and the spare tank is vertical, I guess this doesn't matter? Thanks.
Okay so wait, the 5 gallon tank is filling up the big main tank? OR are you just using the small 5 gallon tank as your main because you dont want to move to fill it up? Please let me know thank you
dude, that's awesome man, thanks. i was wondering where i can fill up on propane. you said pilot does it? i got one of those near where i live. thanks for the video man
Just curious if the spare propane tank can refill the main tank on my RV or if we can even do that,because I like to go deep into the woods and hate to drive back and forth to refill my tank alot?
There's no point doing so even if you could because you would need several portable cylinders for extended stay and if you transferred the cylinder to your onboard tank, you would still have to drive to get the portable one refilled to bring back. You have to be certified in propane systems to legally fill or drain propane tanks /cylinders.
other than propane, have you had any issues with your shore power cord? issues where you would have to replace the male end or splice the end to make it work? I am currently fixing my class A and the person who had it before me really messed up the end of the cord with many splices. would love to see a video or just know if you had any tips for such a thing.
The very best thing is to just replace the shore power cord because the male plug is molded on. That keeps water out and offers strain relief. Those replacement ends are difficult to get on and an incorrect connection can cause problems that can damage equipment or hurt you. With a new cord, you know things are correct. RV repair is my job for last 18 yrs..
I noticed on a comment below that you mentioned a difference from summer to winter consumption. Something I was wondering is whether you move further south when the winter comes. I have a house and have been considering the RV lifestyle, but I know I would be tempted to live further south during the winter to stay warm. Is propane / fuel consumption something you consider when planning your trips?
That is pretty staggering. $1800 is almost 3x your monthly expenses. Perhaps the 'benefits' are outweighed by the costs in that situation. Would that cost mostly be from fuel, or do you anticipate that you would have to pay some kind of fees for parking as well?
Have you built a compost toilet yet ? Then you use the gey and overflow hose to the black to give tou more grey water storage.It also saves water.....and it saves gas running for black water dumps.Some are free for you but on the road they can cost big money and time.
hi I'm a little confused I have a 2005 Jamboree and I'm at a campsite right now my onboard propane cylinder is low I want to hook up an external but some people use some kind of a Extended Stay kit it doesn't look like you did how can I find out if I need a kit or not
There is also a cheater hose that has a connector like at the auto-propane fuelling station at one end and a 20 lbs connector like a BBQ hose tip at the other and if you run out of gas with the RV. then connect a full 20 lbs on it like it was a gas pump and flip the 20 lbs upside down and higher then the RV's and then open the valve. A good trick is to have the hose through the window and on a bench inside the RV. As to not be in traffic.
Depends on BTU rating of the furnace, capacity of propane tank when full, outside air temp, and the thermostat setting you select inside. So it depends.
There is a liquid level dial gauge on the fixed tank itself. If it is broken, you could always just light a stovetop burner. There will be a short delay of about 20-60 seconds for the propane to displace the air in the line coming to the burner once the burner is turned on to lite.
In the past so I know the level I have put my tanks on mechanical scale I could read from one of the windows, I was considering buying a digital scale and cutting the screen out and extending the wires so I could mount the screen inside, never did get around to that though.
The only reason I am asking is because The Filling Station I'm going to can only fill up the 20 lb tanks they don't have an adapter for the onboard tanks so if I unscrew the line they'll be able to screw there's into the tank with an adapter from where the hose goes
Well I haven't had my RV for more than a week yet and I just went to see if I can fill my onboard tank and they said it was pitted and to old they could not fill it so now I got to figure out how to use a portable tank until I can find a replacement.
That's strange. I'd get a second opinion! Those on-board tanks are not eligible for tank date inspections. If it's truly pitted and looks compromised, I can see some places not being comfortable filling, but I'd check other places. Certainly they very rarely ever inspect my on-board tanks. Once caught a guy looking for a date code.... And I had to school him on the law. He can look on portable tanks, but not on-board tanks.
Nomadic Fanatic well I went to Tractor Supply first, he said he couldn't fill it because it was pitted to try Camping World. so I went to Camping World and they said the same thing, so I guess I have to replace it, but my gas tank looks exactly the same as my propane tank, does that mean I have to replace my gas tank too. Oh and Camping World said they don't sell those kinds of Tanks and they have no way to order them, seriously it's called Camping World they sell RVs and they can't get an RV propane tank what's wrong with that picture.
@@000MACK000 C.W. is the absolute WORST place to buy anything and the WORST customer service. Unless it is an extreme emergency and I've tried all other options, I wouldn't step foot there unless you enjoy being ripped off.
Many RV parks have propane refill stations that an attendant will be able to fill for you. Or you can google propane suppliers in your area, smaller companies.
This really work? I found this video while trying to check if it would really work. I tried it out first because it looked like it would. But every time I googled how to hook up to an outside tank they sent me to converters. Hope I don’t blow up.
It worked well back then, but today, I've actually installed an "extend a stay" between that same port before the regulator and the onboard tank so that I can just hook my external tank right up without the mess. I even have 2 of the tanks stored in the bay next door to my onboard tank for easy swapping if I'm boondocking for long times. I can just throw tank in my car and go swap or fill and be fine.
That would not be a bad idea i have also saw something really cool called E-TREK they put in your rv 8 special bateries that will give you up to ten hours of full power using even your ac with Just a half hour of your motor on, check got to check it out
When I connected the small tank, my furnace stopped igniting and my automatic step stopped moving. I'm assuming this means the pressure wasn't right, and that I'll need the adapter. Any thoughts?
Usually, on the exterior of the RV underneath, flexible hose is used due to all the vibration from the road. However, if it doesn't look like it has been tampered with or changed since it was new, then it is fine. All the interior lines used to be copper though now they are using aluminum because its cheaper and lighter.
maybe it has been said, but you can get a cheap propane regulator with a gauge that will tell you how much is left in that can. You probably already thought of that, I just thought to mention and pretend to be smart ;)
+rachael rojas-moreno Find an RV repair shop and schedule an appointment for a RV appliance demo. Some do this for free, sometimes you have to pay for the time it takes. Or find a friend who knows RV nearby.
Hello i have in Nederland a diesel heater and hot water and cooking.Truma D is NAME 3 sunpennels a 170 W 3 batterys for electric. Need no LP. Also diesel generator when no sun ore windtribune 75 w So i live in my Himer RV in Europe. Only water and Diesel.
The BBQ requires a higher pressure 10 psi regulator with black screw on cap. Your RV works on less than 1 psi or 11" water column and needs a 2 stage regulator.
I have a dodge 77 or 78 sportsman class c... and I believe the fittings have changed and i believe its out of certification. So i dont think I could buy propane. I would also think since yours is from the 80's you would have the same problem... So did you ever do this with your old rv... do you have any advice for me on my 77. please shot me an email morganf86 at yah00 dot com
My son has a 77 Dodge Sportsman with the original tank, and we had no problem driving it to the propane place and having it filled. The gauge however is wonky and doesn't read correctly.
Onboard "fixed" tanks are regulated by ASME in the united states and do not require re-inspection like portable DOT (dept of transporation) cylinders do. It's up to each certified person whether they feel comfortable filling your onboard tank based on a visual inspection.
Yea mine is under the camper and the plate is completely wiped clean of words. Our piping also isn't this flexible for an extend a stay. So trying to figure that out as well
This totally saved my summer. I was told I needed a variety of different adaptors and fittings when all the pieces were already there. You are awesome. THANKS!!!
Man, This is so simple when everyone else told me I need a special adapter or this or that. I will be following this dude. Thanks Nomadic.
I know this is years old but I'm new to taking care of all my RV stuff by myself since my husband died and I am learning on the fly. I watched several videos on this simple task and they are all confusing. Your's took me where I needed to go in just seconds... thank you. Clear, concise and easy to understand.
Eric
I really like your no-nonsense no marketing approach in your videos. Real life situations and making the most of your RV lifestyle. We have lived in our RV full time on and off and I must say I really miss full time RVing. We have been RVing for many years and I came across your videos and am still able to learn new things thanks to watching your excellent presentation skills. Thanks for sharing and safe travels.
Jim & Jeni
Thank you for specifying that a 20 lbs. propane tank is a 5gal tank.
Some people get confused, or don't know the lbs. equivalent in gals. ✌😃👍
This is the easiest and simple way to do this ! Wow Ty so much ! I pray mine can work like this !
Dude I watched a days worth of videos before I seen this one I knew it could be done thanks I'm new to thing and embarrassed to ask for help so thank the good lord that u and others do these kind of videos God speed
Was going to buy an extend a stay and seen this, so much cheaper and convenient. I didn't even have to buy a new wrench
Bless your heart we have a position caring for a community center we are set up like a home unit. Moving it to fill a small take is not worth the aggravation. We are too old for that. And being on a fixed budget makes it nice to know we don't need another expensive part. Thank you
No bullshit narcissism. Just the how to. Thanks, mate.
Good tip Eric. Sure beats securing the house to move for a re-fill.
Still as relevant as ever! Great video!
The wonderful world of righty loosey lefty tighty.
Okay, husband probably knew that but I didn't. Now I won't be so freaked out about finding a propane place to refill. Brillant..that's Eric.
I have 2 100lb tanks outside of my RV a 20lb cylinder is also a VERY good idea to have no matter what you use for those times when you run out of fuel and didnt expect it. I find that a 20lb tank is a perfect backup tank to have.
As always another great tip Eric, it's no wonder your followers love your videos. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
Absolutelly fantastic. Finally someone whos not SELLING ANYTHING on youtube!
Good idea to spray soapy water on the connection just to check for leaks in case your friends smoke etc or a BQ is near !!
Thank you! My old Winnie has a leak in the on board tank and fixing it is not an option atm. This is a lifesaver!
I know this is an old video, but thanks. I never noticed that the inside of the portable tank ports were threaded and had no idea this would work.
Make sure the hose coming from your portable tank goes through a 2 stage regulator prior to reaching the inside of the RV.
Well my friend when I started watching this for some reason I thought that you were going to fill your onboard tank with the smaller one. I was thinking that it was a little odd. I am glad I watched the whole video I had no idea that one could hook a secondary up.
Alaska Fred
When I used to camp out all the time, I had a spring scale that we used for many purposes...One of which was to see how much propane was left in our tanks...weigh it full, then weigh it empty...you'll eventually get damn good at estimating how much is left...hope this helps...Also have an idea for the cold floor problem...In floor heating...we actually used heat tape 25 years ago...not a new concept...Also helps conserve propane, as the thermostat won't kick the furnace as much...happy trails friend...
A friend of mine actually used a 20 lb bottle all the time to refill his onboard tank. He'd connect the bottle and tilt it and "fill" the RV tank.
Yeah I'm on a mission to try it or figure out how he did it now too. He's not in town any longer. But I want to have a backup 20 lb bottle myself that I can always use to refill in an emergency. Having a bottle sitting outside next to the rig isn't ideal as I urban camp in the city mostly.
@@JCredTV If you are not certified in propane systems, you can't legally refill an onboard tank or portable cylinder. It doesn't really make sense either because it would take less time to hook the hose to the portable cylinder, then take portable into town and refill vs the risks involved with not knowing what you are doing. It's not as simple as draining water from one container to another.
nicely done. can i just use my extra cylinder to refill the onboard tank?
Love your vids ! We will be on the road in the next 1-3 years . Kids are still in school so we have to stay local till then . Your vidoes help lots with preparation , thank you !
That was great dude. The onboard there is identical to mine (84 jamboree) It seems fleetwood stuck with what was a successful system so many years
That's pretty dope at least I know what I can do to this 1983 Ford jamboree same make and model as your old RV in this video
Super thx now I can test system this way an got a spare . Just bought 1985 chevy g30 transtar cheap so far everything is working now this system
wish i would have seen this first! i ended up getting something called a extend a stay. still good to know thanks for the video.
You saved by installing the kit. How much is your time worth going through all the disconnecting not to mention the damage to the threads and that units hose isn't really meant to be "flexible" like the usual recreational BBQ hose or fill hose is.
Yep it's a save the pennies thing for some of these things needed to keep the total cost down! Makes me crazy at times! LOL!
I'm sure you haven't regretted your purchase by avoiding all the connecting/disconnecting at the onboard tank.
I knew there had to be a way to do this without an adapter 😁 my 19 foot classic honey doesn't have space for one 😕 but this i can totally do... thank you 😊
2020 keep rocking it Eric
One trick for those portable tanks is to look for condensation on the tank to tell how full it is. Usually right after using it for cooking or something else you can see a line on it or feel for temp difference on the tank to tell just how full it is.
They also sell adhesive strips now to indicate tank level on the outside.
I know this is very old but, the most accurate way imo it to just put your tanks on a mechanical scale and leave them there, make yourself some nice big 1/4 1/2 3/4 full. Lines you can see out of one of the windows. Or use a digital scale, pull out the screen and run a wire inside
Good video man!!! Thanks for sharing.
You would know if thats possible to pilut the propane in the tank on rv side to a 20 lb,or 5 ,,really great info,for that situation
Thank you! Now let's imagine that the rig tank is empty and you have a full 20LB tank at hand, what way will you use to transfer LP gas from the 20 LB tank to the main tank. Pleas let me know if you know, thanks again!
You can't. Transferring propane takes either a high pressure cylinder or a pump. You can't just use a 20lb tank like a propane Jerry can.
Can you fill the on-board tank from where you disconnected that line if you had to
Thank you man I needed this 😊😊😊
Trying to see if i can fill a 20 lb tank with the 3/4 full tank i have on the Rv.from under the side to use that propane,i dont use propane,they replaced refrigerator with electric
Bro I'm freezing. About to try this is hope it works. Thanks
Great tip. Looks like propane is cheaper in your part of the country. Has anyone ever tried to steal your tank before?
Thanks for the info, but I have the same R/V in the video and we are having trouble to get the R/V tank to take propane any ideas?
The person filling probably wasn't certified because the 80% full indicator valve was not open to allow air out as liquid went in. You can't force propane into a tank full of air without a means of releasing the air.
The tank you were showing is actually a 4.2 Gal, not 2.5 like another comment offered. They also make something called "Extend-a-stay". This is a propane attachment that would allow what you showed to happen with quick connect hoses. A lot less wear and tear on you regular propane connectors and very fast. You can get that at CampingWorld or probably off Amazon for less. BTW the larger tank hols 8 Gal. and and is commonly referred to as a 30 pound tank. That's kinda silly cause the dang thing is sure heavier than 30lb full.
And if you go to Amazon you can get the MH tank to hose adapter with the quick-connect and the quick-connect hose for @ $45.. Of course you will pay shipping unless you are Premier.
Wow thanks! I just inherited a new to me 1993 trek motorhome and was wondering how to start the LP generator before filling the on board tank!
Glad I could help!
I have a newer rig and the Regulator (white box) in this video, the connector is 3/8" pipe fitting. It does not directly screw into a bottle.
Look at you out there with just a t-shirt. Man I hate new england weather.. 20 degree high the next 4 days...
What extension hose can I use because I don't have enough slack to hook up to a cylinder
I wondered about doing this but was concerned with the regulator as on an Rv the tank is horizontal and the spare tank is vertical, I guess this doesn't matter? Thanks.
Doesn't matter at all, which ever direction the tank is manufactured, the pick up will always be at the top.
Okay so wait, the 5 gallon tank is filling up the big main tank? OR are you just using the small 5 gallon tank as your main because you dont want to move to fill it up?
Please let me know thank you
Well this work for a 1986 ford 350 motor home
dude, that's awesome man, thanks. i was wondering where i can fill up on propane. you said pilot does it? i got one of those near where i live. thanks for the video man
Just curious if the spare propane tank can refill the main tank on my RV or if we can even do that,because I like to go deep into the woods and hate to drive back and forth to refill my tank alot?
There's no point doing so even if you could because you would need several portable cylinders for extended stay and if you transferred the cylinder to your onboard tank, you would still have to drive to get the portable one refilled to bring back. You have to be certified in propane systems to legally fill or drain propane tanks /cylinders.
Very helpful thank you.
other than propane, have you had any issues with your shore power cord? issues where you would have to replace the male end or splice the end to make it work? I am currently fixing my class A and the person who had it before me really messed up the end of the cord with many splices. would love to see a video or just know if you had any tips for such a thing.
The very best thing is to just replace the shore power cord because the male plug is molded on. That keeps water out and offers strain relief. Those replacement ends are difficult to get on and an incorrect connection can cause problems that can damage equipment or hurt you. With a new cord, you know things are correct. RV repair is my job for last 18 yrs..
I noticed on a comment below that you mentioned a difference from summer to winter consumption. Something I was wondering is whether you move further south when the winter comes. I have a house and have been considering the RV lifestyle, but I know I would be tempted to live further south during the winter to stay warm. Is propane / fuel consumption something you consider when planning your trips?
That is pretty staggering. $1800 is almost 3x your monthly expenses. Perhaps the 'benefits' are outweighed by the costs in that situation. Would that cost mostly be from fuel, or do you anticipate that you would have to pay some kind of fees for parking as well?
What M.P.G. Do You Get With Your R.V. Please ?
Also, What Size Engine is It ?
THANK YOU 👍
I think he averaged 8 miles in this rv.
Have you built a compost toilet yet ? Then you use the gey and overflow hose to the black to give tou more grey water storage.It also saves water.....and it saves gas running for black water dumps.Some are free for you but on the road they can cost big money and time.
How simple! Thank you.
That run the hot water heater as well?
How long does a tank like that normally last in the winter/summer?
hi I'm a little confused I have a 2005 Jamboree and I'm at a campsite right now my onboard propane cylinder is low I want to hook up an external but some people use some kind of a Extended Stay kit it doesn't look like you did how can I find out if I need a kit or not
You would need a kit if you want it done the proper way and avoid damaging the soft metal fittings over time.
Nomadic fantastic!
I just use a cheap digital scale. Weigh it empty and full. When it gets a pound away I made sure I have a backup.
There is also a cheater hose that has a connector like at the auto-propane fuelling station at one end and a 20 lbs connector like a BBQ hose tip at the other and if you run out of gas with the RV. then connect a full 20 lbs on it like it was a gas pump and flip the 20 lbs upside down and higher then the RV's and then open the valve. A good trick is to have the hose through the window and on a bench inside the RV. As to not be in traffic.
If just using the lp for furnace how long will the tank last me?
Depends on BTU rating of the furnace, capacity of propane tank when full, outside air temp, and the thermostat setting you select inside. So it depends.
you just saved my ass. thank you.
i just bought 86 motorhome how do i find out if it has propane in it . i want to do it like the video
There is a liquid level dial gauge on the fixed tank itself. If it is broken, you could always just light a stovetop burner. There will be a short delay of about 20-60 seconds for the propane to displace the air in the line coming to the burner once the burner is turned on to lite.
In the past so I know the level I have put my tanks on mechanical scale I could read from one of the windows, I was considering buying a digital scale and cutting the screen out and extending the wires so I could mount the screen inside, never did get around to that though.
Thanks..i never knew this. Iwas about to buy a '100 adapter ..
Living_rv ig.
The only reason I am asking is because The Filling Station I'm going to can only fill up the 20 lb tanks they don't have an adapter for the onboard tanks so if I unscrew the line they'll be able to screw there's into the tank with an adapter from where the hose goes
Great info thank you
I didn't see you use an extended a stay adapter, is it not necessary? I just bought one
Will save you the hassle of removing at the tank and damaging the soft copper fittings.
Well I haven't had my RV for more than a week yet and I just went to see if I can fill my onboard tank and they said it was pitted and to old they could not fill it so now I got to figure out how to use a portable tank until I can find a replacement.
That's strange. I'd get a second opinion! Those on-board tanks are not eligible for tank date inspections. If it's truly pitted and looks compromised, I can see some places not being comfortable filling, but I'd check other places. Certainly they very rarely ever inspect my on-board tanks. Once caught a guy looking for a date code.... And I had to school him on the law. He can look on portable tanks, but not on-board tanks.
Nomadic Fanatic well I went to Tractor Supply first, he said he couldn't fill it because it was pitted to try Camping World. so I went to Camping World and they said the same thing, so I guess I have to replace it, but my gas tank looks exactly the same as my propane tank, does that mean I have to replace my gas tank too. Oh and Camping World said they don't sell those kinds of Tanks and they have no way to order them, seriously it's called Camping World they sell RVs and they can't get an RV propane tank what's wrong with that picture.
@@000MACK000 C.W. is the absolute WORST place to buy anything and the WORST customer service. Unless it is an extreme emergency and I've tried all other options, I wouldn't step foot there unless you enjoy being ripped off.
just a question. where do you go to get the on board tank refilled? im new to it. keep making awesome videos -alex
one more question, how do you bring your car with you? do you tow it behind your rv?
but if you leave it somewhere wont it get towed?
Many RV parks have propane refill stations that an attendant will be able to fill for you. Or you can google propane suppliers in your area, smaller companies.
This really work? I found this video while trying to check if it would really work. I tried it out first because it looked like it would. But every time I googled how to hook up to an outside tank they sent me to converters. Hope I don’t blow up.
It worked well back then, but today, I've actually installed an "extend a stay" between that same port before the regulator and the onboard tank so that I can just hook my external tank right up without the mess. I even have 2 of the tanks stored in the bay next door to my onboard tank for easy swapping if I'm boondocking for long times. I can just throw tank in my car and go swap or fill and be fine.
great tip thnks.
Thats all going to change a lttle bit when you get your new sun panels , cleaner , cheaper and more safe ;)
That would not be a bad idea i have also saw something really cool called E-TREK they put in your rv 8 special bateries that will give you up to ten hours of full power using even your ac with Just a half hour of your motor on, check got to check it out
very helpful thanks!
Thank you for the Info.
When I connected the small tank, my furnace stopped igniting and my automatic step stopped moving. I'm assuming this means the pressure wasn't right, and that I'll need the adapter. Any thoughts?
I was hoping to hook a small tank underneath the sink inside to bypass the 30 yr old onboard tank.
How do you fill the onboard propane tank
RV park or propane supplier. You can't fill it yourself unless you are certified on propane systems.
Thumbs up!
thx mate!
Don't you have to turn your tank up side down and you didn't show to turn on your big tank, That's what I saw on other videos. ( Just asking)
Looking to hook mine up to a 100# propane tank. Anyone know what I need to do for that?
Will need a longer run of approved propane hose and ensure the hose connects to a 2 stage regulator prior to entering the RV spaces.
Thank you you’re great
Ok but how do you put propane in the RV tank if the RV engine runs on propane?
Probably similar. You have to be licensed to fill or drain propane tanks / cylinders.
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Mine is installed with copper pipe. Is that normal?
Usually, on the exterior of the RV underneath, flexible hose is used due to all the vibration from the road. However, if it doesn't look like it has been tampered with or changed since it was new, then it is fine. All the interior lines used to be copper though now they are using aluminum because its cheaper and lighter.
maybe it has been said, but you can get a cheap propane regulator with a gauge that will tell you how much is left in that can. You probably already thought of that, I just thought to mention and pretend to be smart ;)
yes so i just got a rv and not sure how to turn on anything
+rachael rojas-moreno Find an RV repair shop and schedule an appointment for a RV appliance demo. Some do this for free, sometimes you have to pay for the time it takes. Or find a friend who knows RV nearby.
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I need help please
Hello i have in Nederland a diesel heater and hot water and cooking.Truma D is NAME
3 sunpennels a 170 W 3 batterys for electric.
Need no LP.
Also diesel generator when no sun ore windtribune 75 w
So i live in my Himer RV in Europe.
Only water and Diesel.
I use this less hasle
Adding a Propane distribution system on a RV.
Almost seems like you could set up a system where you have an extra hose and just switch a valve to go to the bbq tank.
The BBQ requires a higher pressure 10 psi regulator with black screw on cap. Your RV works on less than 1 psi or 11" water column and needs a 2 stage regulator.
how to transfer gas natural water heater to propano gas
You would have to remove and replace.
He doesn't seem to say "here" as much as he does now.
I have a dodge 77 or 78 sportsman class c... and I believe the fittings have changed and i believe its out of certification. So i dont think I could buy propane. I would also think since yours is from the 80's you would have the same problem...
So did you ever do this with your old rv... do you have any advice for me on my 77.
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My son has a 77 Dodge Sportsman with the original tank, and we had no problem driving it to the propane place and having it filled. The gauge however is wonky and doesn't read correctly.
Onboard "fixed" tanks are regulated by ASME in the united states and do not require re-inspection like portable DOT (dept of transporation) cylinders do. It's up to each certified person whether they feel comfortable filling your onboard tank based on a visual inspection.
Yea mine is under the camper and the plate is completely wiped clean of words. Our piping also isn't this flexible for an extend a stay. So trying to figure that out as well