Dual propane tank switchover valve question

The thing is, if your propane runs out at 3 AM in the snow (and how often does that really happen) you can go turn on your second tank.
If it switches automatically it’s a whole lot easier to get caught at 3 AM in the snow with both tanks empty.
That scenario doesn’t include the part where you return to bed all nice and warm again.
If you want it automatic, you still don’t need that switch.
You can just open both valves. Same deal, remember to watch the gauges or else.

I agree with Fpoole, I’d rather not have the tanks switch over automatically, I want to know for sure when I’ve used up my first tank and am operating on my last one

Because it seems one propane tank always runs out at the most un-opportune times like in the middle of the freezing night,for example.

Then you do not have to restart all your propane appliances and smell the propane as they run/flicker out.

Same thing though,you have to go outside to check it once and a while..

The point of automatic switchover valve is that it will show red, when indicated cylinder runs empty, but you still have propane from other cylinder.
Murphy laws says that when propane runs empty, it has to be 3 or 4 AM. Not a good time to get up and go outside in freezing temperatures.

burningman wrote:
I don’t see the point of having a switch, you’ve got shutoff valves right there on the tanks. What are you accomplishing by adding a switch 8 inches away?
I agree with Fpoole, I’d rather not have the tanks switch over automatically, I want to know for sure when I’ve used up my first tank and am operating on my last one.
Sure you have to go outside and turn a valve... but if you’re never gonna go outside it’s easiwr to just stay home!!

Well said, agree 100%.

I don’t see the point of having a switch, you’ve got shutoff valves right there on the tanks. What are you accomplishing by adding a switch 8 inches away?
I agree with Fpoole, I’d rather not have the tanks switch over automatically, I want to know for sure when I’ve used up my first tank and am operating on my last one.
Sure you have to go outside and turn a valve... but if you’re never gonna go outside it’s easiwr to just stay home!!

Op

Looking online,I see what your talking about..

They are very simple to change out..That is what I definitely would do if it were mine.I would want the dial that chooses which tank to draw off of.

Hope that worked...

lpaulcarter wrote:
My 2002 Adventurer camper has a propane regulator which does not feature a selector to choose which of the 2 tanks to draw fuel from. Is this a totally manual, non-switching system?

Hard to say what it is without seeing it. Can you post a photo?

I will be installing an automatic switch-over valve to my TT soon. The valve that I bought has an indicator that turns from green to red when the primary tank is empty. During our pre-flight inspection, we always check to make sure that the lp tanks are properly secured so looking at the indicator is not a big deal.

lpaulcarter wrote:
My 2002 Adventurer camper has a propane regulator which does not feature a selector to choose which of the 2 tanks to draw fuel from. Is this a totally manual, non-switching system? ie: open 1 tank's shut-off valve for fuel and when that tank is empty, close it's valve and open the 2nd tank's shut-off valve...

Second question: when one tank is empty can I disconnect it from the regulator while the other tank is open and supplying fuel?

#1 Could be manual but I have doubts. Post a picture or the make/model of the regulator. Regulator has no red/green indicator? I would swap to an automatic before the next trip.

#2 Yes you should be able to swap tanks without losing propane. You will know immediately if you have an issue. Worst case... casually reach over and turn the other valve off.