Gas line

I have a 10 ft hose I use for a portable oven. It was made up for me at a store that sells fire place logs, inserts and also sells and installs high dollar kitchen stoves that have built in grill tops. It had a 3/8 inch 45 degree flared female swivel nut on one end and a npt male threaded fitting on the other end. I added a quick connect male fitting to the npt threaded end so I could connect it to the outside low pressure stove quick connect on my pop up. I also plan to make similar use of it when I add an outside quick connect with shut off to the low pressure gas pipe on my TT.

We have a long hose to our Coleman BBQ connected at the rear of our TT. I removed the regulator on it and have low pressure gas going directly to it. The flame is "lazy" at times so the long length of hose could explain that then?

truckdriver-frank wrote:
Gas flex line is only good for home use with NG. it's only designed for use ins max 4 foot sections to hook up a home appliance. the smallest this line comes in is 1/2 inch dia. so using it on a longer run will decrease the psi leaving a lazy flame at the appliance your are fueling. the best way to run gas lines of any type is to get a proper sizing chart and go from there If it were my camper I would use copper line most likely a max size of 3/8" make sure it is labeled Type G for gas not ac, or water its easy to bend into position and will not deteriorate over time like water or ac copper. Hope this helps

Gas flex line is only good for home use with NG. it's only designed for use ins max 4 foot sections to hook up a home appliance. the smallest this line comes in is 1/2 inch dia. so using it on a longer run will decrease the psi leaving a lazy flame at the appliance your are fueling. the best way to run gas lines of any type is to get a proper sizing chart and go from there If it were my camper I would use copper line most likely a max size of 3/8" make sure it is labeled Type G for gas not ac, or water its easy to bend into position and will not deteriorate over time like water or ac copper. Hope this helps

I've seen 10 & 20' LP hoses in RV parts shops. Manufacturers use rubber hose from the iron pipe at the front of the TT up to the tanks, so how bad can it be as long as it is out of harm's way and physically protected? I'd still prefer hard pipe but a piece rubber hose could be easier in some cases.

GrandpaKip wrote:

myredracer wrote:
If a person wants to install, say a BBQ quick connect fitting 10' or 20' away from where a capped tee is, is there any reason why you can't just use the appropriate LP rubber hose?

I agree with the copper but I think you'd want to protect it with some plastic wiring loom?

I don't think there are any ready made hoses that long and making the hoses is not usually a DIY. I also wouldn't want a long permanent run of rubber hose.

All of the exterior copper on mine is covered with plastic tubing.

Glad you are doing it right OP

Stores that sell propane and accessories sell hoses in many different lengths and most can custom make them. I've seen them in the online stores up to 20'. I think mine is 9' and is long enough to get my grill or stove as far from the trailer as I like. I would never use rubber hose for anything but the connection between the regulator and the black pipe manifold. That one is cheap and easy to replace if necessary. Rubber hose running under the trailer is subject to damage from road debris. Copper acceptable and does not need to be covered with anything for any reason other than aesthetics. If copper is used it does need to be supported about every 18' to prevent vibration and abrasion from rubbing on something. Copper will wear through quickly.

myredracer wrote:
If a person wants to install, say a BBQ quick connect fitting 10' or 20' away from where a capped tee is, is there any reason why you can't just use the appropriate LP rubber hose?

I agree with the copper but I think you'd want to protect it with some plastic wiring loom?

I don't think there are any ready made hoses that long and making the hoses is not usually a DIY. I also wouldn't want a long permanent run of rubber hose.

All of the exterior copper on mine is covered with plastic tubing.

nomad297 wrote:
Now that you have decided to use copper, make sure you use flared fittings only -- no compression fittings. Compression fittings are prone to leaking when stressed.

Bruce

And are not allowed for gas.

Now that you have decided to use copper, make sure you use flared fittings only -- no compression fittings. Compression fittings are prone to leaking when stressed.

Bruce

Majority rules, and I know copper is the way to go. I have a brother in law to help me now, so it will be safe and done right. Im not about being cheap or unsafe. My wife and I have been rebuilding this 79 Shasta for 2 years now. Its getting on the road this spring. Thanks everyone.