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Diesel_Camper's avatar
Dec 04, 2015

Propane Qucik Connect Question

I just purchased a Mr. Heater Big Buddy for our 5er and it has a low pressure input which can be fed from the low pressure side of the propane system. I was thinking about Tee'ing off of either the existing furnace line or the hot water heater line with flare fittings and adding a quick connect inside the 5er for this heater. 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?

If not, then a 1/4 turn valve before the quick connect might do the trick?

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  • 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.)
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    :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.
  • 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.
  • 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.