Had my 2003 Roadtrek propane leak tested the other day and it passed. I went to fill up the propane and the attendant looked at the sticker on the windshield and said he couldn't fill the tank since it expired in 2011. I had never had anyone check that before, but, the owner did fill the tank after he found out that the propane was used for RV appliances and not used to fuel the vehicle.So I called the RV facility where I had the leak test done and asked if they issue the sticker for tank recertification. They didn't but, referred me to a propane facility that did. Long story short, it appears that there is a recertification required and that an auto stop valve will need to he installed if you don't have one.So if you have an older Roadtrek be aware that you may have future expenses in installation/recertification of your propane tanks. This will vary depending where you live. My experience is in Ontario.

This is not only the situation with Roadtrek. I recently had the same experience where a supplier said it was the last time he could fill the tank since it was 10 years old. Later in the year I took the tanks to an LPG supplier who recertified them by stamping the carrying handle and filled the tanks. No charge for the recert.

I'm not aware of any certification required for the permanently mounted tanks on a motorhome, only for portable removable tanks such as those on a tent trailer, etc. However a person should do whatever necessary to keep their permanent tank free from surface rust and make sure the valve is in good shape, if in doubt get it checked at a bulk propane supplier facility.

Islandman wrote:I'm not aware of any certification required for the permanently mounted tanks on a motorhome, only for portable removable tanks such as those on a tent trailer, etc. However a person should do whatever necessary to keep their permanent tank free from surface rust and make sure the valve is in good shape, if in doubt get it checked at a bulk propane supplier facility.This is my understanding also. The 10 year bit only refers to the portable tanks. Having said that, last week when i went to turn the propane on (my big permanent tank), it leaked gas initially via the valve. I phoned the place that rebuilds tanks & the fellow told me that there is packing in the valves & that it needs to be opened & closed frequently in order to keep the packing in good condition. This means over the winter. I've never had this happen before. I opened & closed the valve a few times & it's ok now.

This may be the key: Rules for Canada are not the same as the rules in the US.dks wrote:... My experience is in Ontario.More generally, the rules in the US are hardly uniform. There are 50 different sets of rules. Many simply default to the recommendations by the National Fire Protection Assn, Pub 58, but not all do.Lynn

I once got burned by doing a propane tank exchange. I got an expired tank in exchange for a newer one. So I did one more exchange and never went back.

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eubank
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
This may be the key: Rules for Canada are not the same as the rules in the US.

dks wrote:
... My experience is in Ontario.

More generally, the rules in the US are hardly uniform. There are 50 different sets of rules. Many simply default to the recommendations by the National Fire Protection Assn, Pub 58, but not all do.

Lynn
GaryKH
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
Islandman wrote:
I'm not aware of any certification required for the permanently mounted tanks on a motorhome, only for portable removable tanks such as those on a tent trailer, etc. However a person should do whatever necessary to keep their permanent tank free from surface rust and make sure the valve is in good shape, if in doubt get it checked at a bulk propane supplier facility.

This is my understanding also. The 10 year bit only refers to the portable tanks. Having said that, last week when i went to turn the propane on (my big permanent tank), it leaked gas initially via the valve. I phoned the place that rebuilds tanks & the fellow told me that there is packing in the valves & that it needs to be opened & closed frequently in order to keep the packing in good condition. This means over the winter. I've never had this happen before. I opened & closed the valve a few times & it's ok now.
Islandman
Explorer II
Apr 12, 2014
I'm not aware of any certification required for the permanently mounted tanks on a motorhome, only for portable removable tanks such as those on a tent trailer, etc. However a person should do whatever necessary to keep their permanent tank free from surface rust and make sure the valve is in good shape, if in doubt get it checked at a bulk propane supplier facility.
Dick_B
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
This is not only the situation with Roadtrek. I recently had the same experience where a supplier said it was the last time he could fill the tank since it was 10 years old. Later in the year I took the tanks to an LPG supplier who recertified them by stamping the carrying handle and filled the tanks. No charge for the recert.

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