how long do propane rubber hoses last?
trailer has not been used for 6 years. use it as a guest room. want to get it back on the road and I am replacing things like tires, batteries, and anything else I need. Should I change propane hos...
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Bud,
I think our first trailer was a little over 20yrs old when the propane hoses needed replacing. But that was here in Mi. Best thing to do is get some soapy water and turn the propane on to pressurize the lines, then spray/ soap all the hoses, lines, and fittings. Have someone ready to shut the tank off if you find a leak under the trailer. Of course, keep all flames away! :)
Check the dates on the propane tanks also. Need to be recertified after 12yrs. A propane place near me will do inspect for free with a fill, maybe you have a similar propane place.
Also go through the wheel bearings and brakes. Sanitize the water system. Inspect the roof, reseal it. May not leak now, but probably will once the trailer is moved.
Good luck!
BB,
Sounds like you may need new hoses! Take them to a propane dealer and they can make new ones for you. As for the tank fitting, I believe all new tanks have the outside thread which do not require a wrench to tighten. Matter of preference. I had the (green- mine were black from what I recall???) "outside" fitting put in for convenience. I can't recall the fitting "name".
I think our first trailer was a little over 20yrs old when the propane hoses needed replacing. But that was here in Mi. Best thing to do is get some soapy water and turn the propane on to pressurize the lines, then spray/ soap all the hoses, lines, and fittings. Have someone ready to shut the tank off if you find a leak under the trailer. Of course, keep all flames away! :)
Check the dates on the propane tanks also. Need to be recertified after 12yrs. A propane place near me will do inspect for free with a fill, maybe you have a similar propane place.
Also go through the wheel bearings and brakes. Sanitize the water system. Inspect the roof, reseal it. May not leak now, but probably will once the trailer is moved.
Good luck!
BB,
Sounds like you may need new hoses! Take them to a propane dealer and they can make new ones for you. As for the tank fitting, I believe all new tanks have the outside thread which do not require a wrench to tighten. Matter of preference. I had the (green- mine were black from what I recall???) "outside" fitting put in for convenience. I can't recall the fitting "name".
