Extended stay propane use

[MrWizard]

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

[MrWizard]

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[MrWizard]

I don't see POL threads where the regulator is on My Bounder,
Is this my vision , or my perception and logic,
It seems i am not making myself clear in stating this,

[LMHS]

An "extend-a-stay" is simply a BRASS TEE with generally suitable BRASS FITTINGS to mate up to common LP connections. Make your own.

First, get the hose you want to use to hookup your extra LP tank/gas grill. You need to know what fitting is on the end.

Turn the LP off. Take the regulator off of the camper from the tank valve to the LP tubing.

I would post a picture that shows how I set my homemade auxiliary LP connection up. But I don't have a image hosting site. So hopefully my little diagram will turn out right. I tend to use this set up to run a tabletop gas grill (without having to remove the grill regulator) since I have set up my LP system on a manifold (and run several 20LB LP tanks OR a 250 gallon tank). The LP quick connect is from an LP hose that came with the fittings. You can also buy the 2 piece fitting at places that sell LP fittings, like propane stores, ACE hardware, Tractor Supply, Amazon, etc. Do not confuse gas quick connect fittings with air quick connect fittings. The air ones leak.

Existing Tank Valve <---> BRASS TEE <---> Existing Regulator
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GAS SHUTOFF VALVE
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GAS QUICK CONNECT
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Hose to extra tank or gas grill


FYI: when I run off a 250 gallon tank, the gas company always checks to make sure I have a larger regulator on my bus. I do because I installed a residential LP fireplace and once I added up the burner outputs on my residential gas dryer, my residential gas range and the residential gas fireplace, it surpassed the capacity of the tiny regulators that are used on RVs.

So if you do this with the intention of renting a big tank, you will want to place the "T" AFTER the tiny regulator on your RV. OR simply add a second "T" with a shutoff so you can use it later without having to install. The gas company will install the big regulator ($) on the big tank if your onboard regulator isn't big enough.

I fill the tank once every 8 months but we aren't in that cold of an area. I am in "planting zone" 7a (lowest temps are 0 to 5 °F) for reference. the last few times I've paid rent on the tank, it was under $15/yr. We do have to remind them about the tank rent. They don't send us a bill. We also pay for the gas upfront when we tell them to come out to fill the tank. We wait until it's dead on 20% and have it refilled to 80% (the max). That gives them time to come out and fill the tank without being pushed to have it filled the same day due to a winter storm. Never run a big tank to empty. You will be charged to purge the air from the lines AND for a line inspection.

[Roger10378]

You can't see it from the picture but the male acme threaded end also has the left handed thread inside it where your regulator will attach. The acme thread is fairly new for propane and the older left hand connection is inside on most everything. You just have to look at it.

[MrWizard]

I already have a propane adapter hose, that is acme fitting on one end and quick connect fitting on the other end, came with my Champion dual fuel generator,
Will that hose and this Tee adapter, https://www.amazon.com/Dumble-Propane-Brass-Tee-Connection/dp/B08SCJTDMH/ref=pb_pd_lutyp_m_ci_mcx_mr...

Do the same thing,
Connect the portable tank to the rv system

[MrWizard]

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

[johnhicks]

It scews into the valve, then the regulator fitting screws into it.

[RLS7201]

The "Extend A Stay" "T" connects to the propane shut off valve and the old fitting screws to the "T". Fitting to valve is LEFT handed threads.

See pictures of installation.

Richard