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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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opnspaces
Navigator III
Aug 27, 2019
Make sure you get some soapy water on the breather port at the bottom of the regulator. I'll bet the diaphragm is failing. No it is not normal, you should never smell Propane unless you disconnect a line..

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