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Ralmada
Explorer
Aug 10, 2016

Quick connect Lpg

I have a 2014 Laredo 292RL. I'm looking at adding a quick connect for my camp chef and Coleman. Just not sure what kind of pipe to use. I found the perfect spot were the line goes to the water heater. There is a coupling and a hose, thought I could just swap out the coupling for a tee and had either a piece of pipe or hose to install the quick connect. Just not sure what type of tee to use and what else I'll need for the pipe.
  • bpounds's avatar
    bpounds
    Nomad
    Aug 11, 2016
    Ralmada wrote:
    What kind of pipe glue/thread should I use.


    There is a Teflon tape specifically for use with natural gas/propane. Ask at the home center. Around here it is yellow. Then I also like to apply a bit Teflon paste over the tape. Which mostly helps with the crappy threads you get on home center pipe.

    If I could only use one, it would be the Teflon paste. Spendy, but well worth it.
  • Diesel_Camper's avatar
    Diesel_Camper
    Explorer
    Aug 11, 2016
    DownTheAvenue wrote:
    Ralmada wrote:
    Just not sure what kind of pipe to use.


    Black iron pipe.

    Remember, if your grill has a built in regulator (most do, some integral with the on/off and temperature control knob), it will not work on the gas line connection as the line is already regulated.


    +1

    If ANY of the appliances you are planning to use with your quick connect hook directly to the propane tank then the above applies... You are tapping into a line that is already regulated.

    As far as the fitting, It's probably a 3/8" Flare which you should be able to find at Home Depot or Lowes.
  • DownTheAvenue's avatar
    DownTheAvenue
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2016
    Ralmada wrote:
    Just not sure what kind of pipe to use.


    Black iron pipe.

    Remember, if your grill has a built in regulator (most do, some integral with the on/off and temperature control knob), it will not work on the gas line connection as the line is already regulated.
  • 1jeep's avatar
    1jeep
    Explorer II
    Aug 10, 2016
    Same here, pulled one of the couplers and added a T, went to home cheapo and found a BBQ grill quick disconnect setup with 10' hose.
  • CJW8's avatar
    CJW8
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2016
    That's what I did except it was an elbow going to the stove. It was a black iron elbow so I used a black iron tee.

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