Propane Qucik Connect Question

I have used them on three different RV's and have never had a problem as long as each fitting is tested for leaks. I have had to redo the double flare a time or two to correct problems, but once in service, no problems.

My quick connect for my grill has a 1/4 turn, and thinking of doing what you're doing...and will use a valve as a precaution.

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you are looking at putting an additional Propane heater and connection INSIDE your 5th wheel??
This is a device that consumes oxygen inside the 5er and produces Carbon Dioxide.


This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational
enclosures, having means for providing combustion air
and ventilation, such as enclosed porches, cabins, fishing
huts, trailers, tent trailers, tents, truck caps and vans.
It may be used for emergency indoor heating when
connected to a disposable 1 lb. propane cylinder and
for indoor use in commercial enclosures, having means
for providing combustion air and ventilation, such as
construction trailers or temporary work enclosures

Me I would just run the furnace.

My concern is leakage. I have seen my share of air fittings that leak, not sure if the propane ones are built better and safer?

IMO propane fittings much better. But still shut off valve is a good idea and built into system. And also very few of my propane ideas worked out with me doing the bending of the pipe or getting the right fittings and the first trip. Last couple of propane projects I just take to propane dist. Think I save money in long run.:)

(But I am pretty proud of my "torch down" flame thrower, works wonders on weeds.)

Be sure to use a filter with any external tank. Mr. Heater sells them. Buddy heater burners have a tendency to get plugged up with out one.

B.O.

rhagfo wrote:
:h
you are looking at putting an additional Propane heater and connection INSIDE your 5th wheel??
This is a device that consumes oxygen inside the 5er and produces Carbon Dioxide.


This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational
enclosures, having means for providing combustion air
and ventilation, such as enclosed porches, cabins, fishing
huts, trailers, tent trailers, tents, truck caps and vans.
It may be used for emergency indoor heating when
connected to a disposable 1 lb. propane cylinder and
for indoor use in commercial enclosures, having means
for providing combustion air and ventilation, such as
construction trailers or temporary work enclosures

Me I would just run the furnace.

Carbon Monoxide is the villain here. You are putting a lot of faith in the performance of the catalyst and the detector/switch. Some folks that use ventless gas logs in thier house report headaches, which makes me wonder about the level of quality built into these systems. Coupled with the chance of gas leaking: Definitely not for me.

rhagfo wrote:
:h
you are looking at putting an additional Propane heater and connection INSIDE your 5th wheel??
This is a device that consumes oxygen inside the 5er and produces Carbon Dioxide.

Just like your stove and oven does.

bid_time wrote:

rhagfo wrote:
:h
you are looking at putting an additional Propane heater and connection INSIDE your 5th wheel??
This is a device that consumes oxygen inside the 5er and produces Carbon Dioxide.

Just like your stove and oven does.

Yes, but usually run a vent while cooking, doesn't make sense to run a vent to heat, rather run the furnace.

Sorry, but my Dad was a Firefighter, saw way too many deaths and fires caused by portable heaters, both gas and electric.

x2 on the quick connect and valve.

I've been using propane quick disconnects for over 8 years, and have never had a problem with them. I think the liability problem for the manufacturer would ensure they work properly all the time. At least I would hope so!