klutchdust wrote:
MDKMDK wrote:
If you wanted to have something like this "professionally engineered" where or who would be qualified and who would actually be willing and able to perform the work? An RV dealership? Camping World?
I asked a propane supply outfit for something similar. Wanted to add a shutoff valve to my T connection between the main tank valve and the regulator, so I could turn off the gas to the grill line, without shutting off the gas to the regulator/coach. I asked a major Michigan propane supplier if they would do something like this, and they declined because it was an "RV application". They told me they aren't qualified/certified to work on mobile applications or something like that. They had no problem making me up high pressure hoses/fittings, but wouldn't touch the actual plumbing.
My unit required me to turn off the main valve at the tank, remove the existing line from the tank, screw in the new fitting to the tank and then refasten the gas line to the new fitting. Turn on, s l o w l y and then check for leaks with soapy water. My new hose plugs into a connector that is similar to plugging in an air tool to air line then turning the valve to feed gas into the line.
Got an adjustable wrench and some silicone tape, it's easy. Have you called a mobile RV mechanic? The propane people are overdramatizing this. Don't the propane people go out and hook tanks to people's homes?
If you look closely you can see the regulator was originally connected to the tank.These are all basic gas connectors that a reputable propane service center would carry. If I were to remove this fitting I could easily reconnect the regulator as it is on a rubber line with room to play with. I don't think I actually had to use tape for the fittings, they were taped already and the new fittings are the standard connectors. So, if you can hook a new line to your fuel tank on your BBQ you can hook this up. Checking for leaks is important.
Camping world i would avoid.
That was the plan. My Sunstar had the same setup (except mine was a threaded fitting with a cap, as opposed to your quick connect w/shutoff valve fitting) added by the dealership where I bought it. The same dealer said it would be too difficult to add similar fittings to the 2018 View/Navion model propane plumbing because of the tank location nestled underneath inside the frame, away from the perimeter of the coach. I guess Winnebago had some space available there and though it would be a good idea to put the propane tank there, without adding a BBQ grill pigtail or extend-a-stay adapter and extending it to an exterior storage compartment or other readily accessible location. I can probably get underneath (when the new rig arrives) and have a look at said "very difficult" setup, and assess it for myself. If it does look beyond my limited capabilities, I'm going to have to get it done somewhere, and that is my quandary. The propane shops I've asked won't touch it because it's on a vehicle. (I find that odd)
EDIT: The mobile RV mechanic idea might work, I think there's one around here. Yes, my dealer and the propane people are in drama mode, but probably more like in @$$ covering mode, too. No one wants to take a chance and then getting sued. Yes, they do hook tanks and lines and fittings up to people's houses, as far as I know, which is why I find that one odd. Maybe I can take the rig to the propane guys and have them show me what to do, but I'll actually do the work. Or, at least get them to make the fittings and give me some basics on how to, and what not to do. It's all common sense stuff, but would be nice to have someone with more experience watching/coaching over my shoulder. Thanks for the input.
