Just replaced our LP regulator and dry rotted hoses

[RVcircus]

I'm getting ready for our 2nd trip this coming week and decided it was time to get rid of what I think is the original LP regulator and hoses. I also used this as an opportunity to upgrade to an auto changeover regulator. The job from start to finish took about 30 minutes and gives me peace of mind that I won't blow a hose on our first long trip.

I posted a quick write-up with instructions for anyone interested.

http://www.rvcircus.com/?p=342

[wannavolunteerF]

On old TT, I did as RVcircus, and replaced hoses to tanks and changed to auto change over regulator. I decided to go to auto change over after having tank run out during a cold night over Thanksgiving weekend. That TT also required lighting pilot for water heater too, so I spent too much time outside when it was really cold doing things that I didn't want to do.

New TT, I am about to change out hose from regulator to main connection on TT. Squirrels gnawed on it in a couple of places and created a leaky line. This too was during cold Thanksgiving weekend. This time, I had an electric blanket with sufficient electric connection and was parked in side yard so could come inside for shower.

It seems Thanksgiving weekend seems to be the common thread for my propane upgrades/repairs. Hmmm.

[RVcircus]

tvman44 wrote:
I recently replaced my 2 hoses and auto change over regulator. Those hoses get as hard as a rock and when you remove the tanks for filling the hoses start leaking at the crimp. My regulator started leaking later so changed it also. 🙂

That's what I was worried about. Mine didn't start leaking yet, but it was just a matter of time. When I was swapping tanks I thought the hoses were going to crack, so I think I was lucky that I caught it before they started leaking.

[tvman44]

I recently replaced my 2 hoses and auto change over regulator. Those hoses get as hard as a rock and when you remove the tanks for filling the hoses start leaking at the crimp. My regulator started leaking later so changed it also. 🙂

[pugslyyy]

I haven't run into an issue with the regulator, but I am having hoses wear out. It's a good reminder that they just don't last forever.