Hey Lucy- 'splain sumthin to me!
I'm starting to think my 5th wheel trailer is haunted! Last month I found the hose was nearly of off the left side propane tank like someone had unscrewed it. I put it back on tightly. Well this m...
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Bird Freak wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:OB, If I am not mistaken it is illegal to put locks on propane access doors from DOT.Happy Prospector wrote:
That's a "Brilliant Idea" Locking up a propane access door. What could possibly go wrong here. Some people appear to be educated beyond their intelligence!!!
NOTHING!
IF 'needed' a screw driver/pry bar etc can EASILY open the compartment door.
If hose ruptured.....excess flow device trips
If fire happens...thermal seal melts/stub retracts and spring loaded shut off valve in OPD Closes
So there is NO big deal about a propane compartment being closed
Some folks deal in 'what ifs' vs learning about the numerous safety features required in RV propane systems
I was going to mention this but didn't want to set off the "draconian Canadian laws..." fuss ... I don't think you are supposed to lock out access to the valves in Canada either... you can lock the tank itself to the vehicle...
