No LP gas even though 3/4 full?

Turn off valve at tank. Open VERY SLOWLY until whatever it is that shows the gas is on comes on.

2oldman is on target. Another thing I have done is to tap the regulator on the tank GENTLY with a non metallic object, like the plastic handle on a screwdriver. Sometimes, they stick. Try the turning on slowly technique first. That usually does the trick.

Paul

Appreciate the replies; I will try the SLOW opening of the valve; unfortunately not able to do so at this time since it's pouring rain outside.

Are you sure the propane tank is NOT empty. Gauges do fail sometimes! Before performing surgery on anything, I'd unhook the propane tank and see how heavy it is if "tapping" and turning back on slowly does not work.

X2 sounds like a good idea gauges lie.

The OP's tank will not have an OPD. It is a permanently mounted tank so turning it on slowly is not going to fix this. Neither will unhooking it and try to lift it. It ain't coming out. This is not a trailer.

Do you have a remote shut off valve? Check to see if it is on and also, if you do have such a valve, you need electricity to keep it open.

eric1514 wrote:
The OP's tank will not have an OPD. It is a permanently mounted tank so turning it on slowly is not going to fix this. Neither will unhooking it and try to lift it. It ain't coming out. This is not a trailer.

Do you have a remote shut off valve? Check to see if it is on and also, if you do have such a valve, you need electricity to keep it open.

Actually there is an OPD on 'tanks'.....it is part of the 'Fill Valve' which is different then the 'Service/Vapor valve' which is just that a service valve.
OPD has nothing to do with restricting flow out....stops flow in at 80% capacity

Not many RVs use solenoids any more.

So OPs issue:
*tank is empty/gauge inaccurate (crack bleed valve to check for vapor)
*regulator stuck/failed closed (crack fitting on downstream side of reg to check for vapor)
*Excessive flow device in main distribution hose or installed in regulator fittings has closed (closing service valve...then slowly opening it can reset any excess flow devices in system

Almost all Class B RV's have a permanently mounted propane tank with a remote fill and a remote shut off valve operated by a solenoid, including the Winnebago ERA the OP owns. You almost never crawl under the coach to turn off the valve, instead you turn off the flow with one of usually two remote switches that operate a solenoid.

There is no requirement for an OPD on a permanently mounted tank.

Well I tried the slow opening of the main valve and also tapping the regulator gently without success. Will try old biscuit's suggestions and see, thanks for all the replies.

eric1514 wrote:
Almost all Class B RV's have a permanently mounted propane tank with a remote fill and a remote shut off valve operated by a solenoid, including the Winnebago ERA the OP owns. You almost never crawl under the coach to turn off the valve, instead you turn off the flow with one of usually two remote switches that operate a solenoid.

There is no requirement for an OPD on a permanently mounted tank.

OP may have a solenoid shut off.....which will need DC to open. If solenoid shut off it could also be tripped by LP Detector

As for the OPD------Over Fill Protection Device (Name used for new service valve on 'cylinders'

BUT ACME 'Tanks' have had this device for many years. Auto Stop Fill Device (Not called OPD as that is for cylinders but same type of device/idea)
Internal float that lifts up as level rises closing off filling of vessel at 80% liquid level
Part of Fill Connection on permanent tanks (just one component of service valve on cylinders)

Tank Fill Valve (various sizes depending on tank capacity)


Old aluminum style Fill Valve w/float 1989 vintage