replacing a LP regulator- what to purchase ?
I have a 1968 Avion C11 that I am restoring. I've never run any of the LP items in the camper. Originally the camper had two 11 lb. horizontal tanks which did not come with the camper when I bought it...
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This can be a somewhat tricky deal or it can be really easy.
Do you have the original appliances in the Avion and did you notice if any of them have a separate regulator attached? What I ran into was that the appliances in my '71 Starcraft are set up for the older single regulator at the tank, not the newer two stage regulators that are more commonly used. If you have the same situation, you'll need just one regulator at the tank and any downstream output from the single regulated system will work well with a BBQ or other appliance that has it's own regulator (most of them).
You can make your choice as how you wish to plumb in an additional tank input. It will somewhat depend on how you wish to have that additional tank in use. It may be that having another single stage regulator at that additional tank and a length of hose tee'd into the system is the most convenient. That way, you can use the secondary tank to feed other appliances like BBQ's, lights, heaters (if only requiring a single stage) at any location. The use of quick connects may make it even easier and more convenient.
If you have more modern appliances, you'll need a dual stage regulator system and there are regulator headers available that allow for auxiliary bottles and additional appliance runs. Extend-a-stay/Sturgi-stay is one such header.
Do you have the original appliances in the Avion and did you notice if any of them have a separate regulator attached? What I ran into was that the appliances in my '71 Starcraft are set up for the older single regulator at the tank, not the newer two stage regulators that are more commonly used. If you have the same situation, you'll need just one regulator at the tank and any downstream output from the single regulated system will work well with a BBQ or other appliance that has it's own regulator (most of them).
You can make your choice as how you wish to plumb in an additional tank input. It will somewhat depend on how you wish to have that additional tank in use. It may be that having another single stage regulator at that additional tank and a length of hose tee'd into the system is the most convenient. That way, you can use the secondary tank to feed other appliances like BBQ's, lights, heaters (if only requiring a single stage) at any location. The use of quick connects may make it even easier and more convenient.
If you have more modern appliances, you'll need a dual stage regulator system and there are regulator headers available that allow for auxiliary bottles and additional appliance runs. Extend-a-stay/Sturgi-stay is one such header.
