Any maintenance needed on propane tanks?
Just asking because I thought I read there should be but hubby doesn't do anything and being that this is flammable stuff we are playing with I thought I should ask. Donna Oh, we have the internal...
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I would think that you would want to look at the prepackaged extend-a-stay type systems. Most are shown with the manifold connected directly to the valve on the tank with a feed thru to the RV's LPG system, including the regulator. With the tank valve open and nothing else connected to the extend-s-stay, the system would work with the permanent regulator to feed the RV.
With the tank valve closed and a hose from the external cylinder connected to the manifold and the cylinder valve open, the system will work using the permanent regulator. There is a cap provided with most systems to keep the external BBQ connection clean.
With the tank valve open and a hose connected to you BBQ w/regulator, your RV system will work and your BBQ will work.
You can put the extend-a-stay manifold after the RV systems regulator if you want, in fact there are some made to connect that way. The more popular type, however, connects to the tank valve before the regulator.
The part number for a "Sturgi-stay" deluxe kit is $93.19, that includes hoses and the manifold. The manifold only runs from $44.59 to $73.99 from Sturgis.
The manifold only from Camco is $37.99.
These two systems are for the average DIY guy and are very easy to install yourself. A roll of Yellow thread tape is required and an adaptor to connect the manifold to the RV system may be needed.
With this type of installation you don't have to remove the regulator from your BBQ.
With the tank valve closed and a hose from the external cylinder connected to the manifold and the cylinder valve open, the system will work using the permanent regulator. There is a cap provided with most systems to keep the external BBQ connection clean.
With the tank valve open and a hose connected to you BBQ w/regulator, your RV system will work and your BBQ will work.
You can put the extend-a-stay manifold after the RV systems regulator if you want, in fact there are some made to connect that way. The more popular type, however, connects to the tank valve before the regulator.
The part number for a "Sturgi-stay" deluxe kit is $93.19, that includes hoses and the manifold. The manifold only runs from $44.59 to $73.99 from Sturgis.
The manifold only from Camco is $37.99.
These two systems are for the average DIY guy and are very easy to install yourself. A roll of Yellow thread tape is required and an adaptor to connect the manifold to the RV system may be needed.
With this type of installation you don't have to remove the regulator from your BBQ.
