Propane tanks on 5th wheel
Just got a 5th wheel and wondering - do you remove the propane canisters to refill or can it be done while they are in the trailer?
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IS this a NEW 5th wheel or USED ???
If NEW then you need to make sure that they have been properly purged before 1st fill.
Many times the propane 'cylinders' are shipped filled with compressed air.
Air and propane do not mix well inside the cylinders and must be purged with LIQUID propane 4x-5x before filling with vapor.
Just filling with vapor will not purge the air out and then you will have issues with popping inside cylinders, regulators failing, propane flow issues etc.
IF NEW then dealer should have them already purged/filled for you PDI
so inquire that they were properly purged first.
And YES.....
Whenever getting the propane cylinders filled you must remove them from the storage compartment on 5th wheel. They need to be inspected/date checked before being filled by the propane vendor
If NEW then you need to make sure that they have been properly purged before 1st fill.
Many times the propane 'cylinders' are shipped filled with compressed air.
Air and propane do not mix well inside the cylinders and must be purged with LIQUID propane 4x-5x before filling with vapor.
Just filling with vapor will not purge the air out and then you will have issues with popping inside cylinders, regulators failing, propane flow issues etc.
IF NEW then dealer should have them already purged/filled for you PDI
so inquire that they were properly purged first.
And YES.....
Whenever getting the propane cylinders filled you must remove them from the storage compartment on 5th wheel. They need to be inspected/date checked before being filled by the propane vendor
