My FW has 2 20 gallon propane tanks in an enclosed area, there are 2 3" vents down low on the door. With the valves open I can smell gas whenever I open the door. Never having had enclosed tanks before, is this normal or should I have the area tested for leaks. This is not a new thing, it's been like this, probably since I got the trailer in 2014.

You have a leak.Mix up some soapy water and paint/spray all the connections and look for the bubbles to grow. Then repair as required.If you don't feel comfortable with that take to your local LP gas supplier and ask them to check it. But i would call first to make sure they can and are willing to do it.Good Luck

Gasman has it right. No way should you be smelling any gas unless you've just changed the bottles.

GASMAN6674 wrote:You have a leak.Mix up some soapy water and paint/spray all the connections and look for the bubbles to grow. Then repair as required.If you don't feel comfortable with that take to your local LP gas supplier and ask them to check it. But i would call first to make sure they can and are willing to do it.Good LuckX2Could be as simple loose connection of a leaking fitting.

Do you have one of the little red regulator valves just off one of the propane tanks? Those are notorious for developing leaks.

Check at the vent port of your regulator if all else fails. Although these regulators will normally vent a TINY amount of gas, if it's that strong and smells strongest around the vent port, chances are the diaphragm in the regulator has split. They're relatively inexpensive to replace. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it. :(Rusty

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RustyJC
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016
Check at the vent port of your regulator if all else fails. Although these regulators will normally vent a TINY amount of gas, if it's that strong and smells strongest around the vent port, chances are the diaphragm in the regulator has split. They're relatively inexpensive to replace. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it. :(

Rusty
BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 08, 2016
Do you have one of the little red regulator valves just off one of the propane tanks? Those are notorious for developing leaks.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Mar 08, 2016
GASMAN6674 wrote:
You have a leak.
Mix up some soapy water and paint/spray all the connections and look for the bubbles to grow. Then repair as required.
If you don't feel comfortable with that take to your local LP gas supplier and ask them to check it. But i would call first to make sure they can and are willing to do it.
Good Luck

X2

Could be as simple loose connection of a leaking fitting.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Mar 08, 2016
Gasman has it right. No way should you be smelling any gas unless you've just changed the bottles.
GASMAN6674
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016
You have a leak.
Mix up some soapy water and paint/spray all the connections and look for the bubbles to grow. Then repair as required.
If you don't feel comfortable with that take to your local LP gas supplier and ask them to check it. But i would call first to make sure they can and are willing to do it.
Good Luck

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