My trailer developed a propane leak recently. It was enough to empty a tank in two days. The first time a tank emptied quickly, I thought that the exchange hadn't given me a full one. The second time I started checking, and found a leak in the fitting that connects to the tank. It was enough that I could feel the breeze.Fortunately, the leak was outside the trailer.

I always check mine using soapy water and a small paint brush. I keep the mixture handy so I don't have to mix every time. If we have been doing a lot of travelling I will often check the connections mid way between fills.

Manufacturers recommend that the LPG system get a thorough check annually. Among other things the system pressure is tested and adjusted and the system is tested for leaks.Glad you discovered it before it became a big problem involving flames.kayakcrazy wrote:I always check mine using soapy water and a small paint brush....I check mine with a manometer.

sorry to hear you had a leak. glad you found it before it got lit.

beemerphile1 wrote:I check mine with a manometer. Do you have a link to the manometer? I'm looking for one.

westend wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:I check mine with a manometer. Do you have a link to the manometer? I'm looking for one.Try Grainger.Dusty

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kayakcrazy
Explorer
Jun 19, 2014
I always check mine using soapy water and a small paint brush. I keep the mixture handy so I don't have to mix every time. If we have been doing a lot of travelling I will often check the connections mid way between fills.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Jun 19, 2014
Manufacturers recommend that the LPG system get a thorough check annually. Among other things the system pressure is tested and adjusted and the system is tested for leaks.

Glad you discovered it before it became a big problem involving flames.

kayakcrazy wrote:
I always check mine using soapy water and a small paint brush....

I check mine with a manometer.
naturist
Nomad
Jun 20, 2014
sorry to hear you had a leak. glad you found it before it got lit.
westend
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
beemerphile1 wrote:
I check mine with a manometer.

Do you have a link to the manometer? I'm looking for one.
Dusty_R
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
westend wrote:
beemerphile1 wrote:
I check mine with a manometer.

Do you have a link to the manometer? I'm looking for one.

Try Grainger.

Dusty
beemerphile1
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
westend wrote:
beemerphile1 wrote:
I check mine with a manometer.

Do you have a link to the manometer? I'm looking for one.

Made my own. Only cost a few bucks for the plastic tubing. Got the info here;
http://www.rverscorner.com/manometer.html
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Jun 20, 2014
A manometer is good for leaks downstream of the regulator, but they are not useful for high pressure leaks, like at the tank.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
Chris Bryant wrote:
A manometer is good for leaks downstream of the regulator, but they are not useful for high pressure leaks, like at the tank.

True that, good point.
mlts22
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
I use a propane detector wand, then glycerin to find the bubbly spot (glycerin is better than soapy water since it won't corrode if it isn't wiped off immediately.)

When I do that, I tell people I'm doing the Zippo test to check for propane leaks... they then give my rig a wide berth, so I can work without interruptions.
epmes
Explorer
Jun 29, 2014
I found a *very* slow leak where the valve attaches to the tank. It takes about 20 seconds for it to blow a small, 1cm bubble. My tank still shows full; not sure how long I've had this. How do I seal it?

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