We have just acquired a 1988 Mallard Sprinter and have just started fixin the little guy up. First thing is to fix a small propane leak at the fill fitting. It leaks between that big nut and the square flange that has four bolts into the tank. It doesn't really appear to be a threaded connection but I don't dare start torqueing on that nut till I get the propane burned off and I think it has quite a lot in it. I don't look forward to that. I wanted to just buy a new part and have it on hand before I unbolt the thing but I have looked all over and have had no luck. If anyone knows a source for that square flange, I would really appreciate a heads up. Thanks.

The tank manufacturer and model should be stamped on the tank.Start there.

Throw a wrench on it and snug it up, then check again for leaks. Or wait till empty remove and reseal the threads. Appears like your dealing with the item in the link.Good luck!Propane valve

You need to visit a propane tank farm the kind of place that supplies the park's propane tank... Many of them can do the job. It may be simple. or a bit complex (from your point of view) it is simple from theirs however. That's all I will say. this is not a DIY job Question: What happens if you mix propane and air in the proper ratio and there is a spark.Answer: YOu land two counties over. Room: Breaks down in laughterInstructor: (Once laughter dies) Exactly.YOU DO NOT WANT TO LAND 2 COUNTIES OVER.

I would be at a commercial propane dealer.

yep a dealer and most are willing to help tell them your a new rv,er and don,t want to make a mistake. had a simalar problem and the shop worked on it for a hour, would not take money. sent them pizza,on friday.

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midnightsadie
Explorer II
Jun 27, 2019
yep a dealer and most are willing to help tell them your a new rv,er and don,t want to make a mistake. had a simalar problem and the shop worked on it for a hour, would not take money. sent them pizza,on friday.
time2roll
Nomad
Jun 27, 2019
I would be at a commercial propane dealer.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 27, 2019
You need to visit a propane tank farm the kind of place that supplies the park's propane tank... Many of them can do the job. It may be simple. or a bit complex (from your point of view) it is simple from theirs however.

That's all I will say. this is not a DIY job

Question: What happens if you mix propane and air in the proper ratio and there is a spark.

Answer: YOu land two counties over.

Room: Breaks down in laughter

Instructor: (Once laughter dies) Exactly.

YOU DO NOT WANT TO LAND 2 COUNTIES OVER.
bg71361
Explorer
Jun 27, 2019
Throw a wrench on it and snug it up, then check again for leaks. Or wait till empty remove and reseal the threads. Appears like your dealing with the item in the link.
Good luck!

Propane valve
wolfe10
Explorer
Jun 27, 2019
The tank manufacturer and model should be stamped on the tank.

Start there.

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