I full time with hubby.. found out I had breast cancer in october.. landed in Georgia , had my surgery , double mastectomy, at University Hospital.. they were fantastic.. just completed treatment! All clear, for now at least!! Take life as it comes, and enjoy each day, no need to give up the rv life cause hiccups occur!! ♡♡♡
Rachel Hall I had a double mast, chemo & radiation in 2016...clear scans ever since. God is good! Blessings to you as you continue to heal. Prayers for safety and a wonderful Christmas to you and your family. ❤️Jane O.
@@mikemanjo2458 thank you so much.. still healing, but onward and upward.. we host in georgia state park system, and they have been just absolutely wonderful through all of this. I found out during the trip from PA to here..
So glad you are doing better! I pray you for your continued improvement in your health! Thank you so much for sharing your story. We really appreciate you.
I bought some orange cones from Home Depot and stenciled “city property” and “official use only” on them to put in front of my class A when I’m concern about getting blocked in. Works like a charm.
01:05 After driving trucks for about 12 years let me give you some advice on parking in a situation like that. Always make your plans for exiting before you even park. If you have a long row of parking like that then try to make sure the nose of your rig is pointed slightly out and as far down to the end as you can get so that you control what can and cannot park in front of you. If you are parking at some place like a Walmart (where you have to park across multiple parking lines / spots) try to get the nose up to the last spot before the concrete curb but not all the way covering the spot. That leaves you enough room to maneuver out but not so much room that someone parks there.
That we normally do Nathan. When we parked there was another truck in front of us. I had left myself plenty of room to get out. The guy that parked to close was actually across the spot line in our spot. Lesson learned as always!
@@todayissomeday ive been able to back up enough to get out without unhitching our flatoad. Just keep steering straight for the 3 ft or so you need. Also have in situations where I need another six inches or so in a tight turn with no ill effect on the car. We flat tow a 2013 Ford Edge 4x4.
I know the reason we are told to never back up a flat tow is that you cannot control what the steering wheels do on your toad, and if they go the wrong way it is easy to bend the tow bar. I have never tried it but have been told by others that in that situation it is easier to put someone in the toad and let them pull the MH backwards. This keeps everything straight and if on level ground it takes very little effort to move the bus. Most of our Frieghtliner and Spartan chassis have a huge amount of wheel cut. I have practiced with my Journey and know how close I can be to an object in front of me and still clear with full wheel cut. I can clear with only 10' of space. I have had this happen to me a few times, and most of the time it is just an unaware driver. On a couple occasions it was blatantly obvious it was intentional. All I can say it that sometimes people disappoint you.
This just happened to me with my travel trailer. Here’s what I found. The heart of the propane system is the regulator, which regulates the PSI from the propane tank (which is roughly 250 PSI) down to less than 10 PSI to operate your RV appliances. There is a safety valve within the regulator that is designed so shut off all flow to the RV if it senses too much flow, in case there was a breach of the propane system. What can happen is, after you refill a tank, if you open the valve too quickly, it can cause the regulator to think there is a leak in the system, and activate the safety valve, allowing no propane to the whole rig. The fix is to shut off the propane valve, and let it sit closed for about 5 minutes, which allows the safety valve to re-open or reset. Then slowly open the propane valve. If that doesn’t work, it’s likely a bad regulator. Whenever all of your propane appliances don’t work, and the tank is full, and you have no leaks, the problem is the regulator. It’s always a good idea to carry an extra propane regulator in an RV. They are quite cheap as well. Hope this helps!
If it's only one thing I've learned, don't wait or trade your dreams ... make them happen. I gave away, let go, of my dreams for someone else and have regretted that. Now, I'm close to the end and more regrets than hopefuls or have-dones. List your dreams by the importance to YOU and then set out to make as many as you can a reality. Again ... have fun making what you dream of come true!!!!
Propane- For months, when I'd take our portable tanks to be filled, I was told multiple times that the tanks weren't empty (even though they'd behave that way) and there was air in the tank. Finally they stopped working altogether. We started at the low end of remove and replace and got a new regulator. Voila! Works perfectly now.
You, Me & the RV The same thing happened to me in November. I turned on the furnace before lightning a burner or two to purge the air before I started the furnace. I remembered lit the burners the tried to start the furnace still no heat. Fortunately I had a portable electric heater that got us through the night. I woke up the next morning walked over to the thermostat and the heat kicked right on and no trouble afterwards. I think overnight the rest of the air evacuated from the system. I hope this helps.
Hi guys, were Michel and Micheline. we are watching yours videos for a week almost all day long. We are rviing part-time since the last 16 years. After watching your video on that cold night in Florida, I have decided to write you about it. I have work in an oil refinery for 35 years. Purging and flushing line was very common. The next time something like this happen, Just keep flushing your propane lines with the propane stove, until you get a steady flame for a couple of minutes. Try to start your propane furnace. It should be ok. Of not, keep purging your propane line with the stove burners. Eventually, your furnace will start. Keep doing the good works. We love your videos. MnM from Canada.
First, enjoyed the video. It's amazing how something fun starts turning out to be more like work sometimes. I know you put a lot of work into these videos. Second.... * hours driving.... when I was a young stud I did that all the time, sometimes 18 hours but now I'm an old dog and NEVER again. I leave by 9 and stop by 3. Oh well so much for us.. keep your videos coming.
You are right it is a LOT of work but I am still loving it. I gotta tell you we are loving our short trips around Florida. We need to work on making sure we have time for shorter drives
Phil you were on the right track by attempting to purge with the stove and opening the valve slowly. The problem was most likely a vapor lock or freezing at the valve by possibly, but doubtfully, overfilling. I’ve had the same issue several times over the last 40 + years of RV’ing. What I’ve always done is shut the valve off and pour some warm water over the valve. Gently tapping the valve at the same time will also help to free the valve. This DOESN’T mean beat it with a hammer. Too much butane was not the problem. Merry Christmas and see you in Tampa.
When you get into cold weather after filling your lp tanks grow a blanket over the fill spout for a couple hours. The air in thank plus the gas combined with colder weather will give a reaction that will freeze the regulator a blanket will help with that. Safe travels.
We stopped in Deadwood late one day in the early fall. Decided to put a frozen pizza in the oven, but no gas. It turns out that the 12 volt solenoid that shuts off the gas had broken of at the wire connection. I had two small jumper wires with small alligator clips and was able to just barely get enough of a grip on the broken connections to get the pizza cooked. There is always something to make the trip interesting. Keep up the great UA-cam Channel #Fisherhouse
Ok, I understand a vehicle parked in front of you a Buckee's but you didn't have anyone behind you so you could have backed up about 4ft easily and then pulled out. I understand that not everyone can back up, but five foot shouldn't have parked there...
We had this same thing happen to us this past fall. We had a long weekend trip planned to Branson MO, The week before we went I took a propane tank out to have refilled so I would have both tanks full. After getting it filled I put it back in our 5th wheel and didn't think to much about it. I knew that the weekend was going to be our first cold weekend of the year so I also threw a small electric heater in the 5th wheel too. So my wife and I where so excited about getting away for the weekend for the first time without kids in many many years! So we left right after work at 5 and it is about a 6 hour drive and on the way down there I even made a comment I hope the furnace works! So we pulled into our KOA about 10:30 that evening got all set up and NO HEAT! and it was 36 degrees out! I mess around with it and mess around with it! Turned it back and forth from one tank to the other, went in and turned on the Stove to get air out of the lines! And it would light and then go out! The same thing you where going through! So about 11:30 I threw another blanket on the bed plugged in the small heater and tried to sleep! I posted a post on Facebook about what was going on and was getting the same answer you guys where getting on what to do! So the next morning I got up about 7 and started messing with it again and all of a sudden it decided to work!!! Don't know what the deal was!
They always turn your gas off when they fill your tank,sometimes the operator is not very up in how to fill a propane tank and it could easily have been something he did when he topped off your tank. You do have a solinoid powered valve as well,and he could have slugged that valve too. Just make sure the manual valve is open after filling and be sure to turn the electric valve on and off a couple of times as well. He could also have bled your gas line out when he said he had to Purge your tank,he's full of S-it on that!
Everytime you refill your propane tank, you have residual pressure within the tank which will accumulate over time reducing the ammt of actual product you can put into the tank. Keep in mind, propane is a gas until it's compressed into a liquid. Every few fill ups, bleed off all the air prior to refilling (small brass thumb screw) it should have a round red label stating vapor on it.
Not overfilling as the valve shuts off intake when full. Appears to be safety valve issue as stated above. Check to make sure working at 12v. Also tap on it as probably froze due to moisture. It released after warming up.
I've had the same issue with overfilled tanks. It's LP, Liquified Petroleum, and when they overfill, it can put liquid in the system to the point where you have to disassemble the lines and blow them out or replace components that are ruined. They had used a 100lb LP tank on our destination model which was over filled severely, lots of liquid shot out of the lines, dosen't sound like yours was that watered down.
We appreciate #Fisherhouse we stayed in one at Balboa Hospital in San Diego a few yrs ago. Our son was shot while in Afghanistan, (he was in the Marines) there are no words to express how thankful we were to be able to stay so close and spend our time with our son in those early days of surgery/recovery! Excellent physicians and staff too at Balboa Hospital
The propane tank has a safety feature that in case of an accident the valve will close off the propane automatically. If one turns on the tank too fast it will activate, most cases turning the tank off then slowly turn it back on will fix this. Some times not, like you found. Turn the gas off, some times you can thump the valve with something heavy like a block of wood, to reset the valve, or in your case driving with it off does it too.
My cindy and I watch you guys all the time. We're simi-full time RVers out west. We saw this episode on loosing your propane feed from your tank. If the propane provider had "dirty" propane it could have put some moisture in your tank. The moisture can freeze right at the fitting leaving the tank. If it happens again try using a hair dryer to warm the area. Using up the propane will also eliminate the problem.
We did one of those cooking classes in Cozumel. Another lesson learned: when the Margaritas are unlimited, you don't remember much about the cooking class. My daughter was with us and has some very incriminating video of me salsa dancing, and bubba doesn't dance.
I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the information you post. Related to your propane issue. I have seen this problem several times. I suspect your problem most likely was the gas line had air in it. You didn't say how many times you lit the stove. If you put a lit match near the eye of the stove and turn the eye on, watch the flame of the match. If the gas line is pressurized, it will blow the flame and you can tell there is pressure. If there is pressure, most likely, you just need to continue lighting the stove to purge the gas line of Air. The pressure will eventually force the air out of the line. Sometimes, the stove will light, then go back out, and will have to be re-lit several times, until all the air is purged from the gas line. If the stove does not stay lit after about the 3rd try, then re-check with a match that you still have pressure at the stove eye. If there is no pressure, then you have something preventing flow from the tank to your gas line. At that point, try what Buzz suggested. When the gas valve supplying the coach is closed, it will quite often fill with air and have to be purged before everything works again.
So wish I could talk the other half into taking the jump. Might have to do it anyway. 71 years old , couple issues want it no matter what. Envy your youth.
Hi guys. We had the same exact thing happen to our Winnebago. Don’t know what it was. The next day it just worked. It was after filling up at flying j too. We turn on the gas extremely slow now because research has shown that it could have been the pressure regulator or the excess flow valve. Hope it helps people. Sorry. Somehow we missed this episode :(
I go to the Omaha NE VA facility for my medical care. They're doing a LOT of construction at the site; one of the features is a new Fisher House. Love the idea, so #FISHER HOUSE! Am so pleased the propane problem is now part of your trip history. Y'all Be Safe!
My husband served 31 years in the CG and is on Tricare Select but in April it will convert to Tricare For Life so he will be able to see any doctor anywhere. He had both feet operated on a month apart and was off his feet for over 2 months. We stayed in one place during his recovery. Then I broke my left ankle in April and severely sprained my right ankle and was in a casr, then boot for two months. Hope 2020 is a better year!
#fisherhouse rocks! I think your propane issue was a regulator lock. Next time disconnect the bottle leave off.. then turn on a stove burner... this should equalize both sides.. then shut off burner and hook up tank. This should reset the regulator. It worked for me!
Hopefully the weather in Florida will be warmer. We had a run in with losing heat when we were in Little Rock last month. 5 AM and 28 degrees is a bad time to lose heat! We are getting ready to head to MacDill for a couple of months. Looking forward to the Tampa RV show and the Sarasota Tiffin rally. Thank you for supporting the Fisher House. That is an organization near to my heart. They took care of my pregnant wife while I was in Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
So far so good! We can't wait for the Tampa show! We are so glad that we chose the Fisher House....so many have donated. Love hearing stories of how the Fisher House has helped so many families!
Had this happen once on the west coast. Temps in the low 40's, very high humidity and full tanks. We had a lot of propane units running (generator, cook stove, water heater and furnace) all at the same time. Turned out the line frosted at the tank regulator. Got that thawed out and every thing worked fine. Gas absorbs heat when it expands which cools the lines. (Maybe Bernoulli's Principle or something like that)
Been in the propane business for 25 years (also retired Army). First thing there is no summer or winter propane.. Really only 3 things your problem could have been. If your service valve has an excess flow and you opened it to quickly that would shut it off, which could explain it. 2 if the tank was filled too close to 100%, then liquid propane got into the regulator and froze the orifice essentially shutting it down, then once it warmed up outside the orifice warmed and it opened up. 3 the regulator is going bad, which happened to us a couple years ago. It stopped working then worked again a couple times before I switched the regulator (to an a Marshall made in the US) and never had the problem again. Thanks for the great videos, thanks for your service and good luck!
#FISHERHOUSE Great news double your goal, I know mine was a little extra and I'm guessing a lot of others did the same. We can't make the Tampa show in January but will be going to Tampa in April to start looking at RV's. We are getting there!
OK, this video made me smile big time. I used to work sales at a Sur La Table (SLT) in Columbus, OH where I also periodically worked as a Kitchen Assistant in our training kitchen. The one you were in looked a lot newer, but it had many of the same features as many of the SLT kitchens have. I have two binders filled with recipes from my time as a KA and I could make a different dish every night for a year and not repeat a recipe. I don't work there anymore as we're about to start our own full time RVing Adventure next year with our new rig, but this video brought back a lot of good memories in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing that experience. I highly that recommend anyone take one of their classes. You need to book early for the better classes and they usually list them online 2-3 months in advance. Also you can bring your own beverage at most of the 2 hour classes, but drink responsibly as you could be using sharp knives cutting up your ingredients as part of the class.
Hey guys. Not going to read all your comments on the propane but I did see a few mentioned "freezing". My Georgie boy did that once. Replaced the regulator, nothing.. Below freezing means no heat. For a temporary fix I just left a work light by regulator and had a few 20's with no problem! Oh, then I traded it! Lol In Ocala myself till the first of Jan then first trip out West!! Woohoo. Be safe!. Merry Christmas!!
Looking forward to seeing you at both the RV Super Show and the RVillage Rally. Both are loads of fun, but you're in for a treat at the RVillage Rally!
My old 102 yo house in TN has no AC and no heat ... no fireplaces either. Not unusual for freezing and below. I learned the value of layering, but it's still cold. If I had an RV and could afford it, I'd probably do as you do, but I'm 70yo, live alone with my dogs, so affording it won't happen. have fun you two!!!
Grayton Beach is only 4 miles down the bike path from our S&B. This is one key reason we will never be a full timer! We live in Paradise when not traveling! Glad you enjoyed the area. Seaside and Watercolor are amazing. We would love to host you next time you are in the area. We will see you at the Rally if not in Tampa!
I once saw a sign in Dunellon, Florida It went something like this "Tiny says never trust a skinny cook". It says alot. So Phil's eating his food is a good sign. Maybe he has a future in the culinary field. As far as being in your own little world I think Phil's been there his whole life. Keep the good stuff coming.
Phil, I used to work in a Hardware and we filled propane tanks and if it got over filled it would trip a check valve if the tank is opened to fast after filling you would get limited or no flow. One was to reset the check valve is to, 1, don't open the valve to fast or it will trip and 2, if it trips close the tank completely then open the valve real slow and you should be good to go. You do this and you should have heat in no time. Let me know if you ever have to do this and how well it worked for you. Good luck. Scott
Congrats on your fund raising for #FISHERHOUSE. On another note, I spent a few years of my Navy career in Pensacola and I grew to love the FL panhandle area. I would recommend that you go back there and spend a while! Keep the vids coming love following your adventures and your collaboration with other creators. If you ever come out to CA, I'd recommend Fiddler's Cove - a Navy recreation site on the Silver Strand near Coronado.
I have been told when filling your propane tank that air gets into the filling line a little at a time and eventually you need to purge the air out. It takes a while to purge and usually will fix the problem. With the 20 and 30 LB tanks it is easy to do but I suggest you have the propane guy purge it for you when you fill up. As far as the Class A tank I am unsure. Stay safe and Hoo-Yah America.
Hey Ma, hey PA. Lol at least you had winter clothes. I always have a ceramic heater with me in the coach. I put up front and aim to the back. It will almost run you out of the coach.
Propane needs to settle after being jostled around especially in cold weather. The liquid needs time to settle to allow the gas to form at the top. Yes, always turn the propane on slowly and test any appliance to assure adequate flow of gas.
I'm thinking your propane issue is the regulator. Between topping off the tank and getting in cooler weather it wasn't letting enough gas through. Ya possibly driving down the road may have loosened something up but it was probably more of a temperature issue and weak regulator. Thanks for the videos.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a very healthy & happy New Year! Please, please, please.... safe travels down here to Florida. Hopefully we get to meet up with you sometime.
Thanks! Already had Grayton Beach State Park on my Florida campground list, so glad to see your review! Headed to Tampa so we will look for you guys! I am picking up a baseball hat and hope to have my favorite RV You Tubers sign it. #FisherHouse!
WoooHOOOOO for the sunshine state! (Although, this week hasn't been very warm or sunny.) We actually put our rig into storage for the first time for the next 3 weeks as we are "home" in South FL with family for the holidays and are headed to the Tampa RV show and then traveling around FL afterwards for a few weeks as well. Hope we finally get to meet up with y'all.
The Tank is full reducing space for vapor, the L.P. is cold and not flashing to gas fast enough to support the furnace, Try Buzz's idea and warm the tank.
Really enjoy your channel. We are working on getting a 38ft Monaco Diplomat used. I have gotten a lot of information from you people and it is really encouraging as we plan this purchase. Keep up the good work and hopefully one of these days we will connect somewhere out there. Our names are Richard and Becky Coyle.
I just had hip replacement surgery in Tucson,AZ on Oct 1. Recovered in the Mesa AZ and did PT there too! Much better recovery then in MN were our sticks and bricks was!
I've taken cooking classes in the past and they are so much fun. Drying off my protein is my take away from this video. So simple and I never learned it or didn't pay attention. Also I love the state park you stayed at in FL. It's gorgeous. I am getting so many tips and ideas from all your videos, including ideas on what to purchase to make long trips easier, ways to keep us safe, and especially using military health benefits. I retire in March 2021 and so am soaking up your knowledge. Thank you for sharing!
Time to consider a diesel fired heater. Leave propane for cooking only. Diesel is easy to get and have a existing large chassis tank. If long term boondocking in cold area can refill with 5 gallon portable containers with your Jeep. Might be a good video to show the diesel heat options and initial cost and if longterm savings are possible switching to diesel heat. You will soon have solar upgrade.
Sail switch in these furnace. Driving bouncing around will make it click around makes it start working. I've had this issue with my RV furnace multiple times. Its time for a company to step up and make a quality product. Just my thoughts.
We had that same problem with our propane once. We were told that the propane had frozen. I guess it usually doesn’t happen if you have a fuller tank. Our tank had less than a quarter at the time. Not sure if that could have been your problem as you had filled up, unless what was in the pipes had already frozen. Can’t say how accurate this is, just what we were told! We were just ahead of you on the same trip 😉 We’re settled in northern FL or we’d come meet you!
Faith In Christ from what I researched, propane freezes at -44 degrees! So I’m fairly sure it didn’t get cold enough. 😉 But it seems that the regulator can freeze up and that can block your propane flow. Here is an article on the subject. I don’t don’t know if that is what happened here, just that it happened to us and is something to be aware of. www.hunker.com/13414884/how-to-keep-a-propane-tank-from-freezing-up God bless! 🙌🏻
We’ll be at the Tampa RV show and at Spirit of the Road. We start our journey this coming Saturday and can’t wait to get on the road! See you in Tampa 😁
We had the same issue with our propane refrigerator, the same issue it's just air in the line/tank if you'd have kept the stove on and kept running it to bleed out the air you would have probably been able to use your heater
Phil It was probably a vapor lock, if it happens again just connect and disconnect it a couple of times, that should take care of it. I appreciate your videos and the info ya'll give, my wife and me are planning on going full time when I retire in a few years. Thanks Lavon
You guys are great! As you know, there are a bunch of “full time RV channels”...you guys are informative, funny and very good at UA-cam’ing! Thank you for you service...we have a couple more years left with the military and we also plan on going full time when we retire! Be safe, best of luck on the road and keep the videos coming! #FISHERHOUSE
Wow beautiful beach area! Glad you took your bikes out! sounds like you burped your propane of its air bubble of what you did the night before. When I had our RV in Lincoln Ne August to early Nov. I bought a Mr Heater Big Buddy that runs off of small propane tanks for a back up to our on board propane and heat pumps. Hubby and I will come back to TX for our health checks as we are on the same insurance as y'all. The people we countered their offer on are coming back for a 2nd look so hopefully 2020 will be our year to fulltime.
@@todayissomeday Thank you - we just had another realtor contact us for a viewing so things are picking up. Fingers are crossed and prayers are being answered. I have also started exercising to get into shape before Fulltime hopefully. 😊
We purchased our RV from a private party and had exactly the same issues that you did. It turns out that the propane tank had been over filled and some of the liquid propane got into the regulator. After that sometimes the propane stove/furnaces would work and sometimes they didn't. I replaced the regulator and haven't had any problems since. I don't know if that was the "Correct" solution, but it worked for us.
Sorry, had to wait until husband woke up! He has 30+ years in propane. He thinks it the safety valve that had burp in it. He said test the volts on it, should be 12 volts. Also water in the safety valve, but doubt it. Trying tap it lightly. He said that hates safety valves for they mess up all the time. But most likely some freaky thing that happen and you will never know!
Hi Guys, I'll Keep this short - I think you may be experiencing intermittent frozen LP lines. There is a device called a U-gauge that is used to measure gas line pressure . You could look and follow along your LP lines in the rig, and insulate anywhere you can imagine the lines would freeze up - it only takes a small area to prevent the flow of gas. You could also wrap the lines with heat-tape for use in colder weather. Also, tap the regulator when the issue comes up to make sure the valve is not stuck closed, and maybe wrap insulation around it. Hope this helps.
I full time with hubby.. found out I had breast cancer in october.. landed in Georgia , had my surgery , double mastectomy, at University Hospital.. they were fantastic.. just completed treatment! All clear, for now at least!! Take life as it comes, and enjoy each day, no need to give up the rv life cause hiccups occur!! ♡♡♡
Rachel Hall I had a double mast, chemo & radiation in 2016...clear scans ever since. God is good! Blessings to you as you continue to heal. Prayers for safety and a wonderful Christmas to you and your family. ❤️Jane O.
@@mikemanjo2458 thank you so much.. still healing, but onward and upward.. we host in georgia state park system, and they have been just absolutely wonderful through all of this. I found out during the trip from PA to here..
So glad you are doing better! I pray you for your continued improvement in your health! Thank you so much for sharing your story. We really appreciate you.
Thank you Jane for sharing your story. Prayers for you!
My wife had same and was cancer free after surgery. Hang in there Rachel, it will get better with time. You made the right choice.
I bought some orange cones from Home Depot and stenciled “city property” and “official use only” on them to put in front of my class A when I’m concern about getting blocked in. Works like a charm.
Clever!
01:05 After driving trucks for about 12 years let me give you some advice on parking in a situation like that. Always make your plans for exiting before you even park. If you have a long row of parking like that then try to make sure the nose of your rig is pointed slightly out and as far down to the end as you can get so that you control what can and cannot park in front of you. If you are parking at some place like a Walmart (where you have to park across multiple parking lines / spots) try to get the nose up to the last spot before the concrete curb but not all the way covering the spot. That leaves you enough room to maneuver out but not so much room that someone parks there.
That we normally do Nathan. When we parked there was another truck in front of us. I had left myself plenty of room to get out. The guy that parked to close was actually across the spot line in our spot. Lesson learned as always!
@@todayissomeday ive been able to back up enough to get out without unhitching our flatoad. Just keep steering straight for the 3 ft or so you need. Also have in situations where I need another six inches or so in a tight turn with no ill effect on the car. We flat tow a 2013 Ford Edge 4x4.
In my commercial driving days, that was called the smiths driving system which is called leave yourself an out.
I know the reason we are told to never back up a flat tow is that you cannot control what the steering wheels do on your toad, and if they go the wrong way it is easy to bend the tow bar. I have never tried it but have been told by others that in that situation it is easier to put someone in the toad and let them pull the MH backwards. This keeps everything straight and if on level ground it takes very little effort to move the bus. Most of our Frieghtliner and Spartan chassis have a huge amount of wheel cut. I have practiced with my Journey and know how close I can be to an object in front of me and still clear with full wheel cut. I can clear with only 10' of space. I have had this happen to me a few times, and most of the time it is just an unaware driver. On a couple occasions it was blatantly obvious it was intentional. All I can say it that sometimes people disappoint you.
This just happened to me with my travel trailer. Here’s what I found. The heart of the propane system is the regulator, which regulates the PSI from the propane tank (which is roughly 250 PSI) down to less than 10 PSI to operate your RV appliances. There is a safety valve within the regulator that is designed so shut off all flow to the RV if it senses too much flow, in case there was a breach of the propane system. What can happen is, after you refill a tank, if you open the valve too quickly, it can cause the regulator to think there is a leak in the system, and activate the safety valve, allowing no propane to the whole rig. The fix is to shut off the propane valve, and let it sit closed for about 5 minutes, which allows the safety valve to re-open or reset. Then slowly open the propane valve. If that doesn’t work, it’s likely a bad regulator. Whenever all of your propane appliances don’t work, and the tank is full, and you have no leaks, the problem is the regulator. It’s always a good idea to carry an extra propane regulator in an RV. They are quite cheap as well. Hope this helps!
Richard is dead on. They can get stuck as well, a little bit of tapping on the regulator with the butt of a screwdriver can persuade it to reset.
Great advice and insight. Thanks!
I did the same thing. Normally just tapping the regulator will get the propane flowing again.
If it's only one thing I've learned, don't wait or trade your dreams ... make them happen. I gave away, let go, of my dreams for someone else and have regretted that. Now, I'm close to the end and more regrets than hopefuls or have-dones. List your dreams by the importance to YOU and then set out to make as many as you can a reality. Again ... have fun making what you dream of come true!!!!
Propane- For months, when I'd take our portable tanks to be filled, I was told multiple times that the tanks weren't empty (even though they'd behave that way) and there was air in the tank. Finally they stopped working altogether. We started at the low end of remove and replace and got a new regulator. Voila! Works perfectly now.
Thanks for the info!
You, Me & the RV The same thing happened to me in November. I turned on the furnace before lightning a burner or two to purge the air before I started the furnace. I remembered lit the burners the tried to start the furnace still no heat. Fortunately I had a portable electric heater that got us through the night. I woke up the next morning walked over to the thermostat and the heat kicked right on and no trouble afterwards. I think overnight the rest of the air evacuated from the system. I hope this helps.
My first time watching. After watching subscribed. Phil, I heard you were in the military. Thank you for your service!
Thank you!
Hi guys, were Michel and Micheline. we are watching yours videos for a week almost all day long. We are rviing part-time since the last 16 years. After watching your video on that cold night in Florida, I have decided to write you about it. I have work in an oil refinery for 35 years. Purging and flushing line was very common. The next time something like this happen, Just keep flushing your propane lines with the propane stove, until you get a steady flame for a couple of minutes. Try to start your propane furnace. It should be ok. Of not, keep purging your propane line with the stove burners. Eventually, your furnace will start. Keep doing the good works. We love your videos.
MnM from Canada.
First, enjoyed the video. It's amazing how something fun starts turning out to be more like work sometimes. I know you put a lot of work into these videos. Second.... * hours driving.... when I was a young stud I did that all the time, sometimes 18 hours but now I'm an old dog and NEVER again. I leave by 9 and stop by 3. Oh well so much for us.. keep your videos coming.
You are right it is a LOT of work but I am still loving it. I gotta tell you we are loving our short trips around Florida. We need to work on making sure we have time for shorter drives
Phil you were on the right track by attempting to purge with the stove and opening the valve slowly. The problem was most likely a vapor lock or freezing at the valve by possibly, but doubtfully, overfilling. I’ve had the same issue several times over the last 40 + years of RV’ing. What I’ve always done is shut the valve off and pour some warm water over the valve. Gently tapping the valve at the same time will also help to free the valve. This DOESN’T mean beat it with a hammer. Too much butane was not the problem. Merry Christmas and see you in Tampa.
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!! Safe travels and Merry Christmas
When you get into cold weather after filling your lp tanks grow a blanket over the fill spout for a couple hours. The air in thank plus the gas combined with colder weather will give a reaction that will freeze the regulator a blanket will help with that. Safe travels.
Top Sail Preserve State Park just west of where you camped at Grayton Beach also has full hookups. Beautiful beach at both locations.
We stopped in Deadwood late one day in the early fall. Decided to put a frozen pizza in the oven, but no gas. It turns out that the 12 volt solenoid that shuts off the gas had broken of at the wire connection. I had two small jumper wires with small alligator clips and was able to just barely get enough of a grip on the broken connections to get the pizza cooked. There is always something to make the trip interesting. Keep up the great UA-cam Channel #Fisherhouse
Yikes....glad you had a fix for it. We are glad it fixed itself. LOL
Thanks for joining us today! Dont forget #Fisherhouse
Fisher House is an awesome charity. My Masonic Lodge donates regularly. Safe travels folks.
Ok, I understand a vehicle parked in front of you a Buckee's but you didn't have anyone behind you so you could have backed up about 4ft easily and then pulled out. I understand that not everyone can back up, but five foot shouldn't have parked there...
We had this same thing happen to us this past fall. We had a long weekend trip planned to Branson MO, The week before we went I took a propane tank out to have refilled so I would have both tanks full. After getting it filled I put it back in our 5th wheel and didn't think to much about it. I knew that the weekend was going to be our first cold weekend of the year so I also threw a small electric heater in the 5th wheel too. So my wife and I where so excited about getting away for the weekend for the first time without kids in many many years! So we left right after work at 5 and it is about a 6 hour drive and on the way down there I even made a comment I hope the furnace works! So we pulled into our KOA about 10:30 that evening got all set up and NO HEAT! and it was 36 degrees out! I mess around with it and mess around with it! Turned it back and forth from one tank to the other, went in and turned on the Stove to get air out of the lines! And it would light and then go out! The same thing you where going through! So about 11:30 I threw another blanket on the bed plugged in the small heater and tried to sleep! I posted a post on Facebook about what was going on and was getting the same answer you guys where getting on what to do! So the next morning I got up about 7 and started messing with it again and all of a sudden it decided to work!!! Don't know what the deal was!
Its crazy!! Who knows what really happened!
They always turn your gas off when they fill your tank,sometimes the operator is not very up in how to fill a propane tank and it could easily have been something he did when he topped off your tank. You do have a solinoid powered valve as well,and he could have slugged that valve too. Just make sure the manual valve is open after filling and be sure to turn the electric valve on and off a couple of times as well. He could also have bled your gas line out when he said he had to Purge your tank,he's full of S-it on that!
Maybe!! Thanks so much for the info
Everytime you refill your propane tank, you have residual pressure within the tank which will accumulate over time reducing the ammt of actual product you can put into the tank. Keep in mind, propane is a gas until it's compressed into a liquid. Every few fill ups, bleed off all the air prior to refilling (small brass thumb screw) it should have a round red label stating vapor on it.
Sounds like he overfilled the tank. If the liquid is too high, I,ve seen it freeze as it comes out of the valve. Love your videos. #fisherhouse
Thanks!
Not overfilling as the valve shuts off intake when full. Appears to be safety valve issue as stated above. Check to make sure working at 12v. Also tap on it as probably froze due to moisture. It released after warming up.
@@RAINWOLFEN THanks
I've had the same issue with overfilled tanks. It's LP, Liquified Petroleum, and when they overfill, it can put liquid in the system to the point where you have to disassemble the lines and blow them out or replace components that are ruined. They had used a 100lb LP tank on our destination model which was over filled severely, lots of liquid shot out of the lines, dosen't sound like yours was that watered down.
We appreciate #Fisherhouse we stayed in one at Balboa Hospital in San Diego a few yrs ago. Our son was shot while in Afghanistan, (he was in the Marines) there are no words to express how thankful we were to be able to stay so close and spend our time with our son in those early days of surgery/recovery! Excellent physicians and staff too at Balboa Hospital
Glad there was one close by! Hopefully, he made a speedy recovery!! Both of kids were born at Balboa!
The valve was frozen from filling. Next time pour a cup of warm water on the valve.
#FISHERHOUSE. We have been guests of a Fisher House on Walter Reed in Bethesda. It was a wonderful stay and took so much stress from the situation.
Thank you for sharing your story. It shows what a wonderful organization they are for military
Loved seeing an Officer doing KP duty Merry Christmas . Hope you enjoy your time in Florida #Fisher House
Me too!! Now to get him to do it a bit more!
@@todayissomeday Tell him you want that for a Christmas Present
@@duanecasada1766 If only it were that easy!
The propane tank has a safety feature that in case of an accident the valve will close off the propane automatically. If one turns on the tank too fast it will activate, most cases turning the tank off then slowly turn it back on will fix this. Some times not, like you found. Turn the gas off, some times you can thump the valve with something heavy like a block of wood, to reset the valve, or in your case driving with it off does it too.
Propane: some propane regulators will do that if the tank valve is opened too fast.
Great that you are supporting the #Fisherhouse
Thanks so much!
All hail Buc-ee's!! We live in Texas and stop at them all the time. Only place I know, that a brisket sandwich can cost upwards of $30.00.....LOL
That is so true!! hahahaha
Don't forget the beaver nuggets! 😂
@@joe-aj0yz Their banana pudding is OMG off the chain! If your a fan, you will not be disappointed.
My cindy and I watch you guys all the time. We're simi-full time RVers out west.
We saw this episode on loosing your propane feed from your tank. If the propane provider had "dirty" propane it could have put some moisture in your tank. The moisture can freeze right at the fitting leaving the tank. If it happens again try using a hair dryer to warm the area. Using up the propane will also eliminate the problem.
We did one of those cooking classes in Cozumel. Another lesson learned: when the Margaritas are unlimited, you don't remember much about the cooking class. My daughter was with us and has some very incriminating video of me salsa dancing, and bubba doesn't dance.
Hahahaha! That is funny!
I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the information you post. Related to your propane issue. I have seen this problem several times. I suspect your problem most likely was the gas line had air in it. You didn't say how many times you lit the stove. If you put a lit match near the eye of the stove and turn the eye on, watch the flame of the match. If the gas line is pressurized, it will blow the flame and you can tell there is pressure. If there is pressure, most likely, you just need to continue lighting the stove to purge the gas line of Air. The pressure will eventually force the air out of the line. Sometimes, the stove will light, then go back out, and will have to be re-lit several times, until all the air is purged from the gas line. If the stove does not stay lit after about the 3rd try, then re-check with a match that you still have pressure at the stove eye.
If there is no pressure, then you have something preventing flow from the tank to your gas line. At that point, try what Buzz suggested.
When the gas valve supplying the coach is closed, it will quite often fill with air and have to be purged before everything works again.
So wish I could talk the other half into taking the jump. Might have to do it anyway. 71 years old , couple issues want it no matter what. Envy your youth.
You will love it!!!
take the other half on a longer trip
Hi guys. We had the same exact thing happen to our Winnebago. Don’t know what it was. The next day it just worked. It was after filling up at flying j too. We turn on the gas extremely slow now because research has shown that it could have been the pressure regulator or the excess flow valve. Hope it helps people. Sorry. Somehow we missed this episode :(
It sounds like it was AIR in the propane lines.
That is what I thought
Michael French #Fisherhouse
I thought the same thing. Oxygen tanks works the same.. purge the oxygen tank and you are good to go
36 degrees that's just good snuggling weather. Snuggle up!
I'm guessing you are getting solar installed.
I will neither confirm or deny! lol
@@todayissomeday lol
We love the solar we got installed by Pullen Solar. This will make boondocking so much easier. IF you're getting solar that is! lol
@@Proost1 We love Andrew!! So glad to hear he was your installer!
@@todayissomeday He did great! For this Sailor suffering from the standard "Attention to Detail Disorder," he really did amazing work!
I go to the Omaha NE VA facility for my medical care. They're doing a LOT of construction at the site; one of the features is a new Fisher House. Love the idea, so #FISHER HOUSE! Am so pleased the propane problem is now part of your trip history. Y'all Be Safe!
Perhaps if you exchange that Broncos' toque and shirt for a Seahawks one, you would be warmer. :-)
Riiiiiiggggt
My husband served 31 years in the CG and is on Tricare Select but in April it will convert to Tricare For Life so he will be able to see any doctor anywhere. He had both feet operated on a month apart and was off his feet for over 2 months. We stayed in one place during his recovery. Then I broke my left ankle in April and severely sprained my right ankle and was in a casr, then boot for two months. Hope 2020 is a better year!
I hope it is a better year for you guys too!! You have earned a year without health issues!!
watch changing lanes or rv love for the TDS fuel card save $$$$$ on fuel at the big truck stops
Concur. TSD has given us huge diesel savings at Love's, so far!
We have it and love the savings!
Fisher house. Great job you two!! 👍
Thanks 👍
#fisherhouse rocks!
I think your propane issue was a regulator lock. Next time disconnect the bottle leave off.. then turn on a stove burner... this should equalize both sides.. then shut off burner and hook up tank. This should reset the regulator. It worked for me!
Thanks for your service and what you are doing for Fisher House #fisherhouse
Thanks so much!
Hopefully the weather in Florida will be warmer. We had a run in with losing heat when we were in Little Rock last month. 5 AM and 28 degrees is a bad time to lose heat! We are getting ready to head to MacDill for a couple of months. Looking forward to the Tampa RV show and the Sarasota Tiffin rally.
Thank you for supporting the Fisher House. That is an organization near to my heart. They took care of my pregnant wife while I was in Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
So far so good! We can't wait for the Tampa show! We are so glad that we chose the Fisher House....so many have donated. Love hearing stories of how the Fisher House has helped so many families!
Been all over Texas and have never saw a Bucee. That museum is well worth it.
Loved the cooking segment. Fun activity idea. Everyone support #Fisherhouse
Thanks Diane!
Had this happen once on the west coast. Temps in the low 40's, very high humidity and full tanks. We had a lot of propane units running (generator, cook stove, water heater and furnace) all at the same time. Turned out the line frosted at the tank regulator. Got that thawed out and every thing worked fine. Gas absorbs heat when it expands which cools the lines. (Maybe Bernoulli's Principle or something like that)
It was great seeing you in San Antonio and thanks for joining us in the cooking class! #fisherhouse
Always great to rub elbows with awesome people!!!
Thank you for sharing. Happy Holidays and safe travels. Don't forget #Fisherhouse
Thanks so much!
Been in the propane business for 25 years (also retired Army). First thing there is no summer or winter propane.. Really only 3 things your problem could have been. If your service valve has an excess flow and you opened it to quickly that would shut it off, which could explain it. 2 if the tank was filled too close to 100%, then liquid propane got into the regulator and froze the orifice essentially shutting it down, then once it warmed up outside the orifice warmed and it opened up. 3 the regulator is going bad, which happened to us a couple years ago. It stopped working then worked again a couple times before I switched the regulator (to an a Marshall made in the US) and never had the problem again. Thanks for the great videos, thanks for your service and good luck!
Thanks so much for chiming in!!
#FISHERHOUSE. Great cause! Glad you got the heat squared away!
Thanks so much!
#FISHERHOUSE Great news double your goal, I know mine was a little extra and I'm guessing a lot of others did the same. We can't make the Tampa show in January but will be going to Tampa in April to start looking at RV's. We are getting there!
Thanks Sandi! It has been a great campaign for the Fisher House....we have more than doubled the goal!!
OK, this video made me smile big time. I used to work sales at a Sur La Table (SLT) in Columbus, OH where I also periodically worked as a Kitchen Assistant in our training kitchen. The one you were in looked a lot newer, but it had many of the same features as many of the SLT kitchens have. I have two binders filled with recipes from my time as a KA and I could make a different dish every night for a year and not repeat a recipe. I don't work there anymore as we're about to start our own full time RVing Adventure next year with our new rig, but this video brought back a lot of good memories in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing that experience. I highly that recommend anyone take one of their classes. You need to book early for the better classes and they usually list them online 2-3 months in advance. Also you can bring your own beverage at most of the 2 hour classes, but drink responsibly as you could be using sharp knives cutting up your ingredients as part of the class.
Very cool! Everything was delicious but it was not a quick fix!
Hey guys. Not going to read all your comments on the propane but I did see a few mentioned "freezing". My Georgie boy did that once. Replaced the regulator, nothing.. Below freezing means no heat. For a temporary fix I just left a work light by regulator and had a few 20's with no problem!
Oh, then I traded it! Lol
In Ocala myself till the first of Jan then first trip out West!! Woohoo.
Be safe!.
Merry Christmas!!
Looking forward to seeing you at both the RV Super Show and the RVillage Rally. Both are loads of fun, but you're in for a treat at the RVillage Rally!
Awesome! It will be great to meet in person. We are really excited about the RVillage rally! It will be so much fun.
My old 102 yo house in TN has no AC and no heat ... no fireplaces either. Not unusual for freezing and below. I learned the value of layering, but it's still cold. If I had an RV and could afford it, I'd probably do as you do, but I'm 70yo, live alone with my dogs, so affording it won't happen. have fun you two!!!
Grayton Beach is only 4 miles down the bike path from our S&B. This is one key reason we will never be a full timer! We live in Paradise when not traveling! Glad you enjoyed the area. Seaside and Watercolor are amazing. We would love to host you next time you are in the area.
We will see you at the Rally if not in Tampa!
Awesome! See you there.
Liked all the comments on the propane. Sure when we start the Rv we will have that issue sooner or later... Great 👍 for the #Fisherhouse
Like us...we learn from the community!!!
That cooking class looks like a lot of fun!
I once saw a sign in Dunellon, Florida It went something like this "Tiny says never trust a skinny cook". It says alot. So Phil's eating his food is a good sign. Maybe he has a future in the culinary field. As far as being in your own little world I think Phil's been there his whole life. Keep the good stuff coming.
I resemble that remark! Wait......what? LOL
Cook with lots of love and your meal will always be perfect. My advice.
AGREED!!
OMG that pasta...I started drooling
Phil, I used to work in a Hardware and we filled propane tanks and if it got over filled it would trip a check valve if the tank is opened to fast after filling you would get limited or no flow. One was to reset the check valve is to, 1, don't open the valve to fast or it will trip and 2, if it trips close the tank completely then open the valve real slow and you should be good to go. You do this and you should have heat in no time.
Let me know if you ever have to do this and how well it worked for you. Good luck.
Scott
Congrats on your fund raising for #FISHERHOUSE. On another note, I spent a few years of my Navy career in Pensacola and I grew to love the FL panhandle area. I would recommend that you go back there and spend a while! Keep the vids coming love following your adventures and your collaboration with other creators. If you ever come out to CA, I'd recommend Fiddler's Cove - a Navy recreation site on the Silver Strand near Coronado.
We would love to spend time on the strand! We haven't been there since we were stationed there back in the early 90s.
I have been told when filling your propane tank that air gets into the filling line a little at a time and eventually you need to purge the air out. It takes a while to purge and usually will fix the problem. With the 20 and 30 LB tanks it is easy to do but I suggest you have the propane guy purge it for you when you fill up. As far as the Class A tank I am unsure. Stay safe and Hoo-Yah America.
Hand Salute!
Hey Ma, hey PA. Lol at least you had winter clothes. I always have a ceramic heater with me in the coach. I put up front and aim to the back. It will almost run you out of the coach.
Propane needs to settle after being jostled around especially in cold weather. The liquid needs time to settle to allow the gas to form at the top. Yes, always turn the propane on slowly and test any appliance to assure adequate flow of gas.
One of the best channels for rv'ing around. Thanks!! #Fisherhouse
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for all the cool info. My wife and i are just gettting started RVing. I am retired mil....navy years ago and then army. Love watching you two.
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us, glad you have heat now.
Thanks WIlliam.
I'm thinking your propane issue is the regulator. Between topping off the tank and getting in cooler weather it wasn't letting enough gas through. Ya possibly driving down the road may have loosened something up but it was probably more of a temperature issue and weak regulator. Thanks for the videos.
Come on down… it’s been a little chilly at night but not too too bad. I landed in Arcadia it’s nice and quiet here...
Have a very Merry Christmas and a very healthy & happy New Year! Please, please, please.... safe travels down here to Florida. Hopefully we get to meet up with you sometime.
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks! Already had Grayton Beach State Park on my Florida campground list, so glad to see your review! Headed to Tampa so we will look for you guys! I am picking up a baseball hat and hope to have my favorite RV You Tubers sign it. #FisherHouse!
Looking forward to it!
WoooHOOOOO for the sunshine state! (Although, this week hasn't been very warm or sunny.) We actually put our rig into storage for the first time for the next 3 weeks as we are "home" in South FL with family for the holidays and are headed to the Tampa RV show and then traveling around FL afterwards for a few weeks as well. Hope we finally get to meet up with y'all.
Enjoy holidays with the family!
The Tank is full reducing space for vapor, the L.P. is cold and not flashing to gas fast enough to support the furnace, Try Buzz's idea and warm the tank.
Really enjoy your channel. We are working on getting a 38ft Monaco Diplomat used. I have gotten a lot of information from you people and it is really encouraging as we plan this purchase. Keep up the good work and hopefully one of these days we will connect somewhere out there. Our names are Richard and Becky Coyle.
Don't forget to get it inspected through a NRVIA inspector.
I just had hip replacement surgery in Tucson,AZ on Oct 1. Recovered in the Mesa AZ and did PT there too! Much better recovery then in MN were our sticks and bricks was!
Thanks for sharing your story! I hope you are doing well with your recovery. Happy Holidays.
I've taken cooking classes in the past and they are so much fun. Drying off my protein is my take away from this video. So simple and I never learned it or didn't pay attention. Also I love the state park you stayed at in FL. It's gorgeous. I am getting so many tips and ideas from all your videos, including ideas on what to purchase to make long trips easier, ways to keep us safe, and especially using military health benefits. I retire in March 2021 and so am soaking up your knowledge. Thank you for sharing!
Time to consider a diesel fired heater. Leave propane for cooking only. Diesel is easy to get and have a existing large chassis tank. If long term boondocking in cold area can refill with 5 gallon portable containers with your Jeep. Might be a good video to show the diesel heat options and initial cost and if longterm savings are possible switching to diesel heat. You will soon have solar upgrade.
Wait? You guys are so nice. I would've interrupted their meal and asked them to move the vehicle! Aloha
Sail switch in these furnace. Driving bouncing around will make it click around makes it start working. I've had this issue with my RV furnace multiple times. Its time for a company to step up and make a quality product. Just my thoughts.
We had that same problem with our propane once. We were told that the propane had frozen. I guess it usually doesn’t happen if you have a fuller tank. Our tank had less than a quarter at the time. Not sure if that could have been your problem as you had filled up, unless what was in the pipes had already frozen. Can’t say how accurate this is, just what we were told! We were just ahead of you on the same trip 😉 We’re settled in northern FL or we’d come meet you!
Hope you are staying warm and enjoying Florida.
Propane can freeze, but it wasn’t cold enough at 36f to freeze it.
Faith In Christ from what I researched, propane freezes at -44 degrees! So I’m fairly sure it didn’t get cold enough. 😉 But it seems that the regulator can freeze up and that can block your propane flow. Here is an article on the subject. I don’t don’t know if that is what happened here, just that it happened to us and is something to be aware of.
www.hunker.com/13414884/how-to-keep-a-propane-tank-from-freezing-up
God bless! 🙌🏻
Glad you got heat! Stay safe in your travels. Exciting times ahead.
Me too!
We’ll be at the Tampa RV show and at Spirit of the Road. We start our journey this coming Saturday and can’t wait to get on the road! See you in Tampa 😁
Congrats!!! It is an exciting time for sure. Tampa can't get here soon enough!!!
We always stop in at Luling Buc-ee’s on our way to Rockport...the sliced brisket sandwich is our favorite.
YES!!!!
We had the same issue with our propane refrigerator, the same issue it's just air in the line/tank if you'd have kept the stove on and kept running it to bleed out the air you would have probably been able to use your heater
Great video guys- love your stuff! We're looking forward to the Tampa show too and maybe we'll meet you if our paths cross. :) - MJ and Izzy
We will be there at the RV Trip Wizard on Wed and GasStop on Saturday.
#fisherhouse Really enjoy these kind of videos. Safe travels.
Thanks so much!
Phil
It was probably a vapor lock, if it happens again just connect and disconnect it a couple of times, that should take care of it. I appreciate your videos and the info ya'll give, my wife and me are planning on going full time when I retire in a few years.
Thanks Lavon
Thank Lavon. Just glad it fixed itself.
I will see you and meet you for the first time at the RVillage rally!
Looking forward to it!
You guys are awesome, so much great information.
Thanks so much!
You guys are great! As you know, there are a bunch of “full time RV channels”...you guys are informative, funny and very good at UA-cam’ing! Thank you for you service...we have a couple more years left with the military and we also plan on going full time when we retire! Be safe, best of luck on the road and keep the videos coming!
#FISHERHOUSE
Thanks so much!
Wow beautiful beach area! Glad you took your bikes out! sounds like you burped your propane of its air bubble of what you did the night before. When I had our RV in Lincoln Ne August to early Nov. I bought a Mr Heater Big Buddy that runs off of small propane tanks for a back up to our on board propane and heat pumps. Hubby and I will come back to TX for our health checks as we are on the same insurance as y'all. The people we countered their offer on are coming back for a 2nd look so hopefully 2020 will be our year to fulltime.
Good luck on the sale!! We too have the Mr. Buddy heater and loved it when we used last year!
@@todayissomeday Thank you - we just had another realtor contact us for a viewing so things are picking up. Fingers are crossed and prayers are being answered. I have also started exercising to get into shape before Fulltime hopefully. 😊
Great videos...always good information. I do hope to meet you guys someday and buy you a beer. Safe travels and keep those videos coming!
That would be cool. Happy Holidays
Consider a mr. heater as a back up. Also it’s like a camp fire under the awning any time. We use it in our rig when we are boon docking .so toasty
We have one......back in our storage unit in San Antonio! DOH!
I don't know why I'm just seeing this video, but I must say Phil the beard is awesome, you should sport that look more often. Join the bearded life!
Chef Phil! Cooking is fun, and not only on the grill Phil! Do some more, you'll like it, and Stacey will appreciate it. Jayman...
LOL...right you are on all accounts!!! I like to eat more than cook though!
We purchased our RV from a private party and had exactly the same issues that you did. It turns out that the propane tank had been over filled and some of the liquid propane got into the regulator. After that sometimes the propane stove/furnaces would work and sometimes they didn't. I replaced the regulator and haven't had any problems since.
I don't know if that was the "Correct" solution, but it worked for us.
Thanks for your service! God Bless you guys!
Our pleasure!
Sorry, had to wait until husband woke up! He has 30+ years in propane. He thinks it the safety valve that had burp in it. He said test the volts on it, should be 12 volts. Also water in the safety valve, but doubt it. Trying tap it lightly. He said that hates safety valves for they mess up all the time. But most likely some freaky thing that happen and you will never know!
Thank you so much for the info!! Nothing like experience to teach us newbies!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you.
Hi Guys, I'll Keep this short - I think you may be experiencing intermittent frozen LP lines. There is a device called a U-gauge that is used to measure gas line pressure . You could look and follow along your LP lines in the rig, and insulate anywhere you can imagine the lines would freeze up - it only takes a small area to prevent the flow of gas. You could also wrap the lines with heat-tape for use in colder weather. Also, tap the regulator when the issue comes up to make sure the valve is not stuck closed, and maybe wrap insulation around it. Hope this helps.
Those are all great tips John....thanks a ton!!!
@@todayissomeday Go Army - Next year!