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Tom_Barb
Explorer
Nov 02, 2020

Propane shut off

We have winterized the coach, should we turn off the propane too.

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  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    For pure safety sake it is likely better if you do. But I never did.

    The danger of leaving it on is two fold
    If you brush against a knob on the range you end up with an RV full of Propane and a tank that's empty come spring (Those are the dangers)
    If the air/propane mix hits the magic number and there is a spark. the storage facility and all inside it may well cease to exist.. Windows will be shattered for quite some distance, and guess who pays for all this.
  • Off for me while in storage. These RV systems are not as reliable as your home natural gas.
  • My gas valve was turned off when the tank is being filled. other wise it is open. 20 years.
  • YES....

    Why have a pressurized system when RV is unattended

    Yes LP System is only 11"WC *0.39 psi) AFTER the reg but upstream pressure can be 100-250 psi
    Close the Vapor/Service valve when 'winterizing'

    Simple.........