When not in use my Wolf Creek sits on solar. So I run the refrigerator on Propane all summer.every couple days I check the propane regulator to see if its Red, maybe bang on the bottle to hear the sound difference, and check the refreg temps. were getting ready for an extended trip, I open refreg, its 85 deg :?everything in freezer is thawed.Turns out the propane switched over, ran both tanks dry but regulator never turned red. This regulator is only 2 years old. color changes if I turn off bottles one at a time and test it. I really hate the way RV parts quality seems to have gone to hell.Remember when change over regulators always worked?

Can't help now but a remote thermometer with alarm runs $30-$40 at Amazon See my posts for models and install

I had to replace a NEVER used LP regulator. I bought my 08 camper in 10 and the camper was in new, never used condition.

I learned my lesson the 2nd year we had our camper. I always carry a spare now.Mike

That stinks. ;) Seriously though, I don't count on my regulator to work, so I'm not one to say if they work or not. I only ever have one tank on.

NW Manufacturing needs to develop a "quick peek" propane tank capacity meter. At 55lbs full I hate man handling them to "feel" if they are depleted or not. And, I don't trust that regulator flow arrow at all! ...Just another BS item we're forced to physically check vice visually verify.

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towpro
Explorer
Aug 17, 2016
Lantley wrote:
The technology exist to resolve this issue.Get a trma level check. To easily check your LP level. They are not cheap but they are cheaper than losing a fridge/freezer full of food.

Thanks Lantley. I just bought the one Dometic stamps there name on from Amazon for just over $32.00
click here
I paid a couple $ more and bought it direct from Amazon so if it don't work I can return it no questions asked. I do maintain 8 LP tanks between RV's and grills, maybe this will make it easier.
trail-explorer
Explorer
Aug 17, 2016
towpro wrote:
(a tank fill cost $6.00 where I live).

WOw... that's dirt cheap for propane. I can't fill my tank for under $25.00 for each one.
trail-explorer
Explorer
Aug 17, 2016
towpro wrote:
I just bought the one Dometic stamps there name on from Amazon for just over $32.00
click here
I paid a couple $ more and bought it direct from Amazon so if it don't work I can return it no questions asked. I do maintain 8 LP tanks between RV's and grills, maybe this will make it easier.

Very cool doo-dad, but how does it work?
towpro
Explorer
Aug 17, 2016
trail-explorer wrote:
towpro wrote:
I just bought the one Dometic stamps there name on from Amazon for just over $32.00
click here
I paid a couple $ more and bought it direct from Amazon so if it don't work I can return it no questions asked. I do maintain 8 LP tanks between RV's and grills, maybe this will make it easier.

Very cool doo-dad, but how does it work?

It will be here tomorrow :).
brholt
Explorer II
Aug 17, 2016
towpro wrote:
Lantley wrote:
The technology exist to resolve this issue.Get a trma level check. To easily check your LP level. They are not cheap but they are cheaper than losing a fridge/freezer full of food.

Thanks Lantley. I just bought the one Dometic stamps there name on from Amazon for just over $32.00
click here
I paid a couple $ more and bought it direct from Amazon so if it don't work I can return it no questions asked. I do maintain 8 LP tanks between RV's and grills, maybe this will make it easier.

I'll just note that I have the Domestic. First one I got rattled and didn't work because the "cages" which hold the battery were loose. Second one worked but I just dropped it in the dirt and sure enough the batteries are loose again. I may try and re solder them but not sure it will work. I suspect the Truma is much better made.
Bob__B
Explorer
Aug 17, 2016
Lantley wrote:
The technology exist to resolve this issue.Get a trma level check. To easily check your LP level. They are not cheap but they are cheaper than losing a fridge/freezer full of food.
Truma level Check

HMMM .....I didn't know this technology existed. Not knowing the tank level is always frustrating.

I found one on Amazon that is a little cheaper, and uses the ultrasonic technology also....and has pretty good reviews. I may get on and see how it works.....Some of the reviews say it works on some tanks and not others ....If it doesn't work on mine I'll just send it back.

Link
Lantley
Nomad
Aug 17, 2016
brholt wrote:
towpro wrote:
Lantley wrote:
The technology exist to resolve this issue.Get a trma level check. To easily check your LP level. They are not cheap but they are cheaper than losing a fridge/freezer full of food.

Thanks Lantley. I just bought the one Dometic stamps there name on from Amazon for just over $32.00
click here
I paid a couple $ more and bought it direct from Amazon so if it don't work I can return it no questions asked. I do maintain 8 LP tanks between RV's and grills, maybe this will make it easier.

I'll just note that I have the Domestic. First one I got rattled and didn't work because the "cages" which hold the battery were loose. Second one worked but I just dropped it in the dirt and sure enough the batteries are loose again. I may try and re solder them but not sure it will work. I suspect the Truma is much better made.

Note I have the dometic style/type as well. It does not work as well as the Truma. It sort of works OK but you have to fuss with it to get an accurate reading.
I recommend the Truma over the knock offs. In this case taking the savings was not the right move. I should have paid for the one that works with ease vs. the cheaper erratic model ....LOL
Bob__B
Explorer
Aug 17, 2016
Thanks for the info .... may have saved me some hassle.
time2roll
Nomad
Aug 17, 2016
Replace with Cavagna brand regulator. Search Amazon. Indicator seems to have a superior mechanism.
towpro
Explorer
Aug 18, 2016
this dometic device seems to work good. put one hand on top of tank, than with other hand, push device up against tank (device square with side of tank), the tip collapses a little to activate it. if the LED is red, that cross section is empty, if its green, that cross section is covered with propane.

tried it on several tanks, seem to reflect true measurements :).

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