My trailer has the dual 30 or 40lb tanks and both hooked to one regulator with a manual switch over switch... I guess my question is can I unhook the side not being drawn from and hook up another appliance outside while keeping the otherside hooked up and drawing propane to keep my fridge running without leaking propane?If a picture would help let me know...

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

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time2roll
Nomad
May 05, 2016
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.
2oldman
Explorer II
May 05, 2016
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.
wickedstang03
Explorer
May 05, 2016
2Oldman - just making sure the flow won't leak out the unconnected side is all I'm concerned about...
wickedstang03
Explorer
May 05, 2016
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
aguablanco
Explorer
May 05, 2016
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
enblethen
Nomad
May 05, 2016
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
korbe
Explorer
May 05, 2016
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.
2oldman
Explorer II
May 05, 2016
I don't know how it's possible to suck propane from both sides.

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