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Explorer

Aug 25, 2014

LP Grill Connection

I have reviewed a number of threads but don't seem to find what I am looking for, though I didn't go back years and years.

I have a Class C with a 60 lb propane tank permanently mounted. It is regulated for use with the appliances (fridge, water heater and stove) as well as the generator (Onan 3.6kW MicroLite). It actually appears to have 2 regulators (I haven't removed the protective covers to verify) but I suspect one is for the appliances and the other is for the generator, both are mounted near the tank.

I would like to run a connection for my grill that currently uses the 1 lb cylinders. I understand that the regulated pressure to the grill (after the regulator using the regulator it came with) is slightly higher than the appliance regulator so a simple connection to the regulated side of the internal low pressure line won't work well (understanding that removal of the grill regulator is required). Is there a quick disconnect connector/hose that would connect to the grill fitting if an additional regulator was installed near the tank for this specific purpose?

Bottom line is I want to connect my existing grill to my RV's propane tank to avoid carrying the 1 lb cylinders and I want to do it right so it is safe and doesn't sacrifice the grill performance.

Thanks in advance...

Bob

13 Replies

ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Aug 26, 2014
GASMAN6674 wrote:
ChooChoo man is correct unless the manufacturer of you grill offers a low press conversion kit it will not work. Some have removed the disposable bottle regulator/hook up an ran low pressure into there grills and it works for them. But most of the time if you remove the regulator/hook up you lose your control valve. Your grill needs to be similar to a full size one but smaller of course.
I have my eye on a stainless steel master forge at Lowes just waiting on clearance.
The hose above connects to where a 1lb bottle will connect to, and the other end will connect to the TEE.
GASMAN6674
Explorer
Aug 26, 2014
ChooChoo man is correct unless the manufacturer of you grill offers a low press conversion kit it will not work. Some have removed the disposable bottle regulator/hook up an ran low pressure into there grills and it works for them. But most of the time if you remove the regulator/hook up you lose your control valve. Your grill needs to be similar to a full size one but smaller of course.
I have my eye on a stainless steel master forge at Lowes just waiting on clearance.
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Aug 25, 2014
I may be wrong, but you need to try and install one of these between the tank and the regulator.

extend a tee

Then get the appropriate sized hose to your grill.

And it should look something like this.