Propane question

I don't know how it's possible to suck propane from both sides.

2oldman wrote:
I don't know how it's possible to suck propane from both sides.

Or to suck from one side to the other side.

You could install a Extend-a flow tee on one of the tanks to feed the appliances guessing that they are high pressure.

Extend-a-flow

I believe that the answer to your question is yes. With a manual valve, one that does not have an auto switchover, you should be able to disconnect the non-active cylinder and do as you please with it. I do this with my grill on occasion.
RichH

It's actually a low pressure appliance but the hose I already have for it has a regulator on it..

Trying to avoid bringing along an extra 20lb tank of propane

2Oldman - just making sure the flow won't leak out the unconnected side is all I'm concerned about...

wickedstang03 wrote:
2Oldman - just making sure the flow won't leak out the unconnected side is all I'm concerned about...

No, it won't. I've removed an empty tank from the hose and it doesn't leak..as long as the black valve handle is pointing toward the active tank.

Given what you just said, I'm not sure i understand your goal.

You can remove a tank anytime for fill and replacement.

To get propane for some other appliance you need to tap into the regulator output or the RV low pressure propane feeder pipe.

I'm still pretty new to RVing but I don't see why you'd have a problem. Many times, after switching to the other tank, we've taken the empty 30# tank out and taken it to get filled. Don't see why you couldn't use it to run a grill or something - as long as you have a regulator for the outside appliance. Probably wouldn't be wise to plan on having it out for a few days of use but for a few hours, I don't see a problem. If its for a grill or small appliance, you can get one of the adapters to fill up a 1# tank from the 30# tank after removing it and then put it back in place. For me, I just got a 10# tank for the grill and its easy to move around.

Disclaimer stuff: this is assuming your crossover valve doesn't leak through or some other problem. However, I'm sure lots of folks will join in if this is really bad advice - which is welcomed. Egos aren't as important as lives.

Yes the crossover leaking was a concern but I guess I can test that though and I'll know by the smell of course as well