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Explorer

May 24, 2017

Propane tank pigtail rupture

Hi all, first time poster here. I just purchased a 2011 Keystone Hideout 19FLBWE last month as an upgrade from a pop-up. I was puttering around in it today and when I opened up one of the propane cylinders, I heard a loud pop then a hissing noise. I quickly went to shut it off. What had happened was the pigtail going from the tank to the regulator ruptured and exposed the braiding inside. What would have caused this? The only thing I can think of would have been that I might have turned the valve on too fast. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

15 Replies

time2roll
Nomad
May 24, 2017
Nothing. It is getting old enough I would just replace.
Corycool
Explorer
May 24, 2017
Thanks for the replies. What are the indicators that it could be the regulator?
time2roll
Nomad
May 24, 2017
Pigtail was damaged or defective. Replace both. I would replace the regulator while at it.
I recommend Cavagna brand if you have a choice. (amazon)
Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 24, 2017
Never heard of a "fast turn on" causing any issue regarding RVs and propane.
drsteve
Explorer
May 24, 2017
The hose was most likely either dry rotted, or had been chewed by a rodent. Replacements are readily available. Your turning on the valve had nothing to do with this.