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mdoverkamp
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Oct 05, 2018

Propane issues

Hey there folks.

We are living in our fifth wheel while we build our home. Our local gas company came out and put a 500 gallon propane tank in and hooked it all up. Now our stove won’t light OR when it does it only stays lit for a few seconds before burning out. I’ve checked the valve and it’s open (underneath the camper) so I don’t know what’s going on.

I will say generally in the camper I can smell the propane when turning on burners. Now I can’t smell anything and it’s as if no propane is getting through.

The guy who installed it wasn’t helpful at all. Basically said we’d need to have a pro come look at it.

I’m frustrated because I think there is something I’m missing that is an easy fix. :/
  • You may have identified your problem. The regulator on the tank is dropping propane pressure so your one on the rig isn't working correctly.
  • At the same time, this guy is authorized to deliver a tank w/ a regulator (safety) and connect it to a house hold service. Doubtful he is authorized to start overhauling your RV service (removing your regulator) to get his standard tank to work.
    You may need to call a propane technician, or do it yourself,....which is what I would have done.
  • in lieu of your RV's 2 stage regulator, there should be a 1st stage regulator @ the tank and then the 2nd stage regulator should be at/near the RV.

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