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Asylumental
Explorer
May 05, 2019

Hooked up to shore Power, but LP detector isnt working..

Hello, I just bought an older 80's vanguard motorhome..I'm a first time motorhome owner.. When I got the motorhome I was being shown around and although we didnt light the stove, the LP detector wa...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
May 05, 2019
That old of a MH there maybe a shutoff solenoid on LP tank...LP Detector keeps 12V DC on solenoid unless there is a propane leak OR LP Detector faults
LP Detector DC power comes directly from battery

1980s LP Detector unless replaced in past 5 yrs has Expired.....they only have a shelf life of 5-7 yrs

So you need to check that LP Tank Service valve is Open...and if there is a shutoff solenoid on the main propane line
If there is a solenoid it needs 12V DC to open it in order for propane to flow

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