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mdprowash
Explorer
Jul 30, 2015

what do I need to tap into TT propane for grill?

Hi,

I would like to tap into the two tanks on the TT for my grill and not haul a separate 20# tank around. What do I need? Thanks in advance...
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    What I had on my old trailer was a Marshall Extend-A-Flow kit with hose. It allows you to "tee" off your tanks. Simple install and works great:

    Extend-A-Flow
  • Something like this should work for you. It's pretty darn easy, and I've had success with it.

    http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/stay-a-while/30339
  • Hi,

    I have a propane tank tap on my motorhome, for it's 18 gallon tank. I never use it anymore though.

    I find that a portable 1 gallon propane tank is really handy. Sure they are almost as expensive as the 5 gallon tanks from Costco, but the 1 gallon tank is smaller, and easy to move about. It will run my grill all summer, and only cost about $2 to refill. Much less expensive then replacing the disposable tanks. At $3 each for 1 pound, that is about $13 per gallon!

    The motorhome tank is under my awning, and sometimes I want to grill someplace other than near the passenger door. Also if the wind is blowing, I like to set up the grill near the back or downwind side of the RV, so the portable tank does all this. I can also take the grill next door, while camping with friends.

    Camping World does sell a extend a stay series of taps for the RV tanks. THey install between the high pressure propane line and the factory installed pressure regulator. It only takes about 5 minutes to install it yourself.

    Have fun camping!

    Fred.