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Extended stay propane use

MrWizard
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I find myself in need of extended location not moving the Bounder, looking online at various extended use propane options, and they don't seem to match up with my 1997 propane connections, even the tried & true "extend A stay" kit doesn't look correct for connections on my tank and regulator hookup,
Need info, suggestions, links, options, want to connect (1) 20# bottle to the Bounder, it has the new QCC type connection ( I Think ),
But thats not the main concern, the main concern is adapter TEE , between the vapor valve and regulator on my tank, the stuff I'm seeing doesn't match the plumbing on my 97 Bounder, to place it online
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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Lantley
Nomad
Nomad
I get it. Your method is the cheapest way. Price of parts required is something I am not familiar with had not considered. Thanks for clarifying and setting us straight.
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MrWizard
Moderator
Moderator
The oem frame tank is empty, thr RV isn't going any where until i can pull together the $$ for the transmission repairs, $60 extend a stay
$18 for this one, yes it could have been connected to the main tank, then i would need another $20+ hose between the adapter T and portable cylinder, and i would still lose line pressure, when refilling the portable because the main is empty,
Is it slightly less convenient. Maybe , but I'm stretching my $$ as far as i can, this is about keeping the fridge cold and me warm, the least costly ways possible, not about bbq or line loss ehich is a very small volume, and in a pinch i can even connect a 1# cylinder while getting the 20# portable refilled
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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1997 F53 Bounder 36s

Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Explorer II
Lantley wrote:
Bobbo wrote:
Dutch_12078 wrote:
That seems like an odd setup. Why not connect the extended stay adapter to the onboard tank as it's intended to be and connect the external cylinder to the adapter with a suitable hose? That would make switching between the two sources much easier.

In post #1, the OP stated that he has a stationary rig that won't be moving. He probably will only use the portable cylinders since he can't drive the rig to a propane supplier to refill the onboard tank.


I understand that its working out for the OP and that all that really matters. Nevertheless the OP has merely hard piped his portable tank.
Is he even making use of the Tee? One leg of the tee in not in use. His setup is an odd use of an extended stay Tee


Exactly, and totally defeats the need for the extended stay adapter at all.
Dutch
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Johnny_G1
Explorer
Explorer
He will loose line pressure everytime he changes out his tank, not a very smart setup as I have used a 30lb tank for yrs and always had my main tank as a back up, and never a problem, turn on main tank, switch tank, and never lost line pressure, Just my thoughts.
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Lantley
Nomad
Nomad
Bobbo wrote:
Dutch_12078 wrote:
That seems like an odd setup. Why not connect the extended stay adapter to the onboard tank as it's intended to be and connect the external cylinder to the adapter with a suitable hose? That would make switching between the two sources much easier.

In post #1, the OP stated that he has a stationary rig that won't be moving. He probably will only use the portable cylinders since he can't drive the rig to a propane supplier to refill the onboard tank.


I understand that its working out for the OP and that all that really matters. Nevertheless the OP has merely hard piped his portable tank.
Is he even making use of the Tee? One leg of the tee in not in use. His setup is an odd use of an extended stay Tee
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Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Explorer II
Bobbo wrote:
Dutch_12078 wrote:
That seems like an odd setup. Why not connect the extended stay adapter to the onboard tank as it's intended to be and connect the external cylinder to the adapter with a suitable hose? That would make switching between the two sources much easier.

In post #1, the OP stated that he has a stationary rig that won't be moving. He probably will only use the portable cylinders since he can't drive the rig to a propane supplier to refill the onboard tank.


We find it useful to have the onboard tank easily available for temporary use while getting the portable cylinder refilled. We've gone a full year doing that and only dropped the onboard tank about 20%.
Dutch
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F53 chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS
Bigfoot Automatic Leveling System
2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump
ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/Blue Ox baseplate

OkieGene
Explorer
Explorer
Depending on how long the extended stay may be, and the location of such, for some people it may work out better to contact a local propane company and ask if they can bring out a 100 gallon tank, or some such amount, and fill it as needed. Gakes a lot of of you while they deliver as needed.

It may or may not work out, or work out well from a $$$ standpoint, but I do know someone who did that one winter and for them it worked out quite well.

OkieGene
Explorer
Explorer
Depending on how long the extended stay may be, and the location of such, for some people it may work out better to contact a local propane company and ask if they can bring out a 100 gallon tank, or some such amount, and fill it as needed. Gakes a lot of of you while they deliver as needed.

It may or may not work out, or work out well from a $$$ standpoint, but I do know someone who did that one winter and for them it worked out quite well.

Bobbo
Explorer II
Explorer II
Dutch_12078 wrote:
That seems like an odd setup. Why not connect the extended stay adapter to the onboard tank as it's intended to be and connect the external cylinder to the adapter with a suitable hose? That would make switching between the two sources much easier.

In post #1, the OP stated that he has a stationary rig that won't be moving. He probably will only use the portable cylinders since he can't drive the rig to a propane supplier to refill the onboard tank.
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Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Explorer II
MrWizard wrote:
I'm good to go, all connected, thank you all,





That seems like an odd setup. Why not connect the extended stay adapter to the onboard tank as it's intended to be and connect the external cylinder to the adapter with a suitable hose? That would make switching between the two sources much easier.
Dutch
2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A
F53 chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS
Bigfoot Automatic Leveling System
2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump
ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/Blue Ox baseplate

Grit_dog
Navigator
Navigator
wa8yxm wrote:
MrWizard wrote:
I understand how it is supposed to connect,
Look at my picture, the fitting's between the regulator and the valve, do not look like POL fittings yo me, i see what looks like 3/8 pipe fittings on each end of my Factory setup,
If you see something i don't, then please elaborate


They look like POL's to me That's a standard RV propane tank, Standard Valve, Standard POL connection at least that's what it looks like to me.

Why would you reply to this literally just after the OP posted more post and pictures that itโ€™s figured out?
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
MrWizard wrote:
I understand how it is supposed to connect,
Look at my picture, the fitting's between the regulator and the valve, do not look like POL fittings yo me, i see what looks like 3/8 pipe fittings on each end of my Factory setup,
If you see something i don't, then please elaborate


They look like POL's to me That's a standard RV propane tank, Standard Valve, Standard POL connection at least that's what it looks like to me.
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MrWizard
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I'm good to go, all connected, thank you all,



I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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1997 F53 Bounder 36s

MrWizard
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Looks like im good to go
But before disconnecting, it looked liked 3/8 pipe nipple and a union
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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1997 F53 Bounder 36s