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dpgllg
Explorer
Mar 01, 2020

Help with propane connection to external cooker

I am in the process of purchasing a propane cooker to do seafood boils and maybe frying while we are camping.

Propane cooker

My 5th wheel does not have a port to connect external propane devices using the on board tanks.

My question is should I travel with a 20lb propane tank secured in the bed of my truck or have the onboard propane modified to allow an external connection?

As I see it traveling with a tank in truck bed could be dangerous if not secured properly. Having the onboard propane system modified to allow a connection needs to be done by a qualified technician. I maybe a little anal on safety but a mistake here could cost somebody their life. I also don't want to be cooking right beside my 5th wheel so a longer supply line would be in order.

For those of you that travel with one of these cookers how do you handle the propane connection?

Thanks!

Dave

13 Replies

  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Carrying the 20 lb tank is a good option. If you add a connection, go with an Extend A Flow kit. Comes with the hose.
  • Depending on how easy it is to access the lines, tapping into the propane system can be pretty straight forward. One consideration is if you do it downstream of the coach's propane regulator, you will have to remove the regulator on the cooker and install some other kind of control valve. If you run coach regulated propane through the cookers regulator as well, there won't be enough pressure for the cooker to function properly.

    Lines and disconnects are easy to find, I have a 12 ft line and quick disconnect where my home grill connects to the house natural gas system.
  • I travel with a 20lb tank for my bbq. I like that I can place it anywhere, and away for my RV. There are all kinds of hoses to connect your on board propane to your cooker. They are adapted(connected) without any major reconstruction.

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