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psalm10720
Explorer
Nov 21, 2014

94 Brave LP Tank Shocker!!!

I bought a used 1994 Winnebago Brave 27RC this past May and paid retail from a dealer. I opened the LP tank valve to start the flow of LP gas this past week and a leak developed around the valve. I was told the tank could not be repaired and would need to be replaced.

1st Shocker!! Just the tank was told to me to be around $600.00 and three hours of labor to install..
2nd Shocker… Camping world was told by Winnebago that they don’t manufacture the tanks anymore and the new design costs $1,100.00 for just the part and there needs to be adaptation changes to the coach to the tune of $750.00 for installation.

Has anyone found any other solutions for this type of project or some grounds to approach Winnebago on because of their design changes??
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  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Nov 21, 2014
    I had a valve leaking, shop emptied tank, took apart valve repaired cost $125. you need a propane shop not CW.
  • psalm10720's avatar
    psalm10720
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2014
    Are you saying there are generic tanks that can be mounted where the one now sits???
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    psalm10720
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2014
    I am a long-distance truck driver. I was out on the road for weeks. The valve was opened after sitting for weeks and the leak simply occurred. It didn't have anything to do with it being filled...
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Nov 21, 2014
    did you take it to a real propane business. One that installs tanks at home type. If not check with them. This should have caught when propane was filled. A good company would not have fill it.

    A new frame mount only list $458 here local.

    guy call me back that price is for a 40 gal. A lot bigger than you probable could fit in the hole.

    yes they make tanks for frame mount in all sizes.

    Again check with your propane dealer first.
  • Sprink-Fitter's avatar
    Sprink-Fitter
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2014
    psalm10720 wrote:
    I bought a used 1994 Winnebago Brave 27RC this past May and paid retail from a dealer. I opened the LP tank valve to start the flow of LP gas this past week and a leak developed around the valve. I was told the tank could not be repaired and would need to be replaced.

    1st Shocker!! Just the tank was told to me to be around $600.00 and three hours of labor to install..
    2nd Shocker… Camping world was told by Winnebago that they don’t manufacture the tanks anymore and the new design costs $1,100.00 for just the part and there needs to be adaptation changes to the coach to the tune of $750.00 for installation.

    Has anyone found any other solutions for this type of project or some grounds to approach Winnebago on because of their design changes??


    You could go all electric.

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