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propane fitting for BBQ

What fitting do I need for hooking my 12 foot hose to coach tank
Every day is a gift
Bob and Pat
2000 36 U295 cummins 350hp
Coach has been sold thanks to MOT 11/2016

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #1 –
I had the same problem. I drove the coach to my local propane dealer, then showed them the fitting on the tank and my hose. Out of there in less than 20 minutes and had comfortable feeling of having the right connectors. Cost was less than $8
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #2 –
Make sure you have proper regulator that is specific to your grill.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #3 –
Grill has a regulator . I have never seen this connection on a propane tank. Was it intended for hooking to a bulk tank for winter use?
Every day is a gift
Bob and Pat
2000 36 U295 cummins 350hp
Coach has been sold thanks to MOT 11/2016

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #4 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
I had the same problem. I drove the coach to my local propane dealer, then showed them the fitting on the tank and my hose. Out of there in less than 20 minutes and had comfortable feeling of having the right connectors. Cost was less than $8

Do you have the details on the fitting they sold you?
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #5 –
I just installed an L fitting and ball valve in the plugged port on my LP regulator so that I could connect my grill to a regulated gas flow and have a shut-off.

The PO of my rig had crudely cut the stainless mesh in one of the vent holes in the bay floor to provide an exit for the grill hose.
I removed the rest of the mesh , sealed all around the small gap that was left and used a white 50amp cord hatch cover to fill the vent hole.  My BBQ grill hose is the same diameter as a 50 amp cord so it fills the small door opening in the larger cover when the grill is hooked up.  I also drilled a number of symmetrically balanced holes in the cover to provide some venting, as opposed to the piece of duct tape the PO put over the vent hole when it wasn't in use. 

While I was remodeling the bay I also made a mounting base for my fire extinguisher using a 4" PVC adapter with a threaded end cap screwed to the floor.  The extinguisher was a tight fit at first but after a couple of minutes with a sandpaper flap wheel on the inside of the PVC I was able to get a looser fit.

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #6 –
I bought this hose at a RV store which had one end which would fit that fitting, I then bought a fitting for the other end to fit my grill as though you were screwing it onto a gas bottle.
Dennis & Martha Harrell
2000 Foretravel U320
2014 GMC 4X4 Sierra Crew Cab Pickup

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Reply #7 –
Sorry, David, but I bought mine about five years ago. All I have are the fittings and the hose I had them make up for me. Total cost at the time--for a 25' hose with ends was $87 plus tax.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #8 –

Camco makes a locking LP gas quick disconnect.

Amazon.com: Camco 59853 Propane Quick Connect Kit - Valve & Full Flow Plug:...

I put it after the regulator on the coach tank so the regulator that came on the fire pit we have is not needed. I have two ten foot hoses so when they are connected together (with quick disconnects) the fire pit can be further away if I want it to be,

I went to an LP gas place and got the hoses I needed.  The gas fittings look like air hose fittings but are different.

The quick disconnect locks the connection if the black lever is in the open position.

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #9 –
I have come to the conclusion that the connection I have was intended for connecting an external tank as a means to provide extra supply volume. This would be used during colder weather when hunkered down for extended periods of time. My coach has 2 propane furnaces. It appears that I will need to visit a propane supply shop to have a different connector for use with the traditional hose to grill setup.
Every day is a gift
Bob and Pat
2000 36 U295 cummins 350hp
Coach has been sold thanks to MOT 11/2016

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #10 –
Quote from: gootie –
I have come to the conclusion that the connection I have was intended for connecting an external tank as a means to provide extra supply volume. This would be used during colder weather when hunkered down for extended periods of time. My coach has 2 propane furnaces. It appears that I will need to visit a propane supply shop to have a different connector for use with the traditional hose to grill setup.


Don't know if this will help, but the LP-gas system is high-pressure from the tank to the regulator and low-pressure after the regulator. Different hoses and quick-connect fittings are required for the different sides of the system. I've found useful information and products at the following sites:

Propane Parts, Splitters, Hoses, Connectors

Brass Fittings and Orifices, Propane Tank Fittings, Propane Control Valves,...
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #11 –
Roger, your setup is exactly as mine and the shut off valve I teed into the "drop" on the manifold. This gives me a place to periodically drain any oil that builds up in lines. I have 20' of hose too and it is nice to get the BBQ or firepit well away from coach.
Worked great for many years so far. I too took off the regulators on both items.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: propane fitting for BBQ

Reply #12 –
Thanks Roger and John, very helpful.  Probably will convert from carrying tank just for grill or fire pit.  Have avoided using coach supply due to safety concern.  Thanks again,

Mike
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

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Reply #13 –
Good to hear from y'all. I am taking coach to local truck repair place for oil/filter and chassis next week. On the way home is  a propane dealer where I hope to get appropriate connection for BBQ grill. The 40gal tank in my non acquahot  coach will be great for that near daily cookout as we travel west this summer.
Every day is a gift
Bob and Pat
2000 36 U295 cummins 350hp
Coach has been sold thanks to MOT 11/2016
 

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Reply #14 –
Here is a picture of my gas line connection.  I guess I need to clean a bit after sitting all winter.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN