To turn on the propane gas, it is in a compartment under the truck in a bay that does not hace a key, there you will see a yellow knob this you are going to turn left anti clock wise, when turning it at the beginning turn it slowly a half a turn, then you can turn it faster.
If you turn it very fast at the beginning there is a check valve that will block the rushing gas, this is a safety valve in case a line breaks down line and prevents the gas from escaping, so slowly at the start then normal, when you reach the full open position and the valve is fully open do not tighten it against the stop, leave it loose that way you can tell very fast if the tank is open or closed, hard valve tank closed lose valve tank open, this compartment can not be locked or chained there has to be immediate access to the valves.
When you first turn the propane on turn the stove on one burner only and have a lighter lit on that burner until it lights, you are purging the line of air.
We boondock a lot in the desert and try to conserve as much electric power on the coach battery as possible, check the compartment under the stairs, the top most step should hinge up and the battery will be under.
I purchased oil lamps like the ones they used in the old western movies in the barns, I got them at Bed Bath and Breakfast or something like that! they are simple to use and give enough light while boon docking, you do not need an aircraft search light, and we have a bonus in winter they help warm the cabin.
The other item that needs to be rationed is the water, get a couple of buckets and in one you soak the dirty dishes and the other one you rinse, and showers are very restricted, sponge baths if you want to extend the time out in the boonies, it is a wise idea to take bottled water for coffee and drinking.
The generator will run until your gas tank is 1/4 full and then quit, that is so that you can get to a gas station, rather than walking out of the woods with a 5 gallon can, the refrigerator needs 12 volts from the battery and propane to work in the boonies.
Most of this is a fun learning experience, I recommend that you take plastic plates and glasses the first times and always take your trash home with you.
By all means check the date of manufacture of the tires and if 6 years or older get new ones you do not want blow out, and do keep them with the correct amount of air in them.
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