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sgolembiewski09
Explorer
Aug 27, 2019

Slight smell where the LP Gas cylinders are located normal?

My fifth wheel is parked right now. When I close the tank valves there is no smell, but when I open them there is a slight propane smell. It is present all the time and not overwhelming. I read about ...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Aug 27, 2019
You should spray all connections/fittings with soapy solution and look for signs of leaking (bubbles) WITH the cylinder valves OPEN

Spray the valve
Spray the Large Green ACME Nut
Spray the area behind the Nut where hose connects
Spray the LP regulator....crimped body, hose fittings, vent holes (small pin hole pin 1st stage and 1/2" screened vent on 2nd stage)


We would get a slight whiff after having cylinders filled....propane residue from bleeder valve.
Otherwise......NO

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