We purchased this grill at Camping World. We were told the only way we could use it was with the small 5 LB propane canisters. That we could not use any adapters to connect to our onboard propane tank connection. While at the dealers yesterday, I was looking at the adapters and saw one that looked like it should work. MEC brand. Of course I didn't take a photo of it and now I can't find it on line. The tech at the dealer said there was no reason I couldn't connect to the onboard tank. Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated.https://www.campingworld.com/smoke-hollow-vector-series-smoking-tabletop-3-burner-gas-grill-86915.html?cgid=grills#start=4&cgid=outside-rv%2Fgrills-picnic%2Fgrills%2Fgas-grills

"Includes a hose for connection to a 20-lb. propane tank (sold separately)."

2oldman wrote:"Includes a hose for connection to a 20-lb. propane tank (sold separately)."thanks. I don't remember any extra hose with the grill. But now I know that is doable. Now I need to find out if I can connect to the Motor Home's propane.

You can only use one regulator with an appliance. If you connect to the RV system anywhere after the RV's regulator, you would run directly to the grill with it's regulator removed. If you connect directly to a propane bottle, then a regulator is required.

I use a splitter on my 20lbs trailer tank to run a 20’ hose to my bbq. The splitter has the same screw type fitting as the bbq and allows me to run the line before the trailers’ regulator.The other way is if your trailer has a quick connect port for a gas line. Remove the bbq regulator and add an adapter to use a hose into the quick connect port. A search on here or google will show how and what you need.

You need to tell us if the regulator is at the tank end of the hose or if it is part of the grill. If it is at the tank end of the hose it is easy to convert to a quick connect and run off the MH. If the regulator is part of the grill it gets complicated.

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Bobbo
Explorer II
May 24, 2020
Like has been said, the grill can only have one regulator in line. Since your grill has a regulator attached to allow it to be used with 1 pound bottles or bulk bottles, you MUST attach it to your trailer's tanks BEFORE the trailer's regulator.

OR

Do what I did and remove the regulator from the grill. Then you MUST attach it AFTER the trailer's regulator, I.E. to the trailer's propane outlet connection.

In order to retain the ability to use the grill with a stand alone bulk propane tank, I bought a propane hose with an inline regulator. I use either the propane hose WITH the regulator or the propane hose WITHOUT the regulator depending on where I want to draw propane from.
cptqueeg
Explorer II
May 24, 2020
Look at Hutch Mountain for hoses, adapters, quick connect, and regulators.
stevenal
Nomad II
May 27, 2020
I have a Magnum that came with a one piece regulator/control. Bypassing was not an option, since there would be no flame control. I found that Magnum has a low pressure control available. Might check with the manufacturer.
Vintage465
Nomad
May 27, 2020
I have this same grill. It is supposed to come with hose and regulator. You should be able to hook up a quick disconnect type set up and remove or not use the existing hose. There is no hard plumbed in or built in regulator on this bad boy. Set up a quick connect if you coach doesn't already have one and have the other end attached to the grill.
red31
Explorer
May 28, 2020
philh
Explorer II
May 29, 2020
worst thing you can ever tell me, it can't be done :)

Take off the propane regulator, get an adapter (IRC 1/8" pipe thread) to the quick disconnect you plump into the trailer propane system, and you're good to go!
C_Schomer
Explorer
May 29, 2020
Not all camp grills operate at 11" w.c. at the orifice. If they did, you would just need a needle valve at the grill to turn down the heat, if needed, when connected to the 11" rv quick connect. I had a camp grill that ran at 15" so when I connected it to the rv connector, 11" only gave it really low heat and it wouldn't cook anything. The grill mfgr tech support might be able to tell you the orifice pressure, if you get lucky, so you can then figure out what you need for the hose connection and control. BTW, I'm gas certified and I make all my own stuff.
It's too bad Marshall doesn't make this reg any more. Craig

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