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Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

I am about to change all the fuel lines. I have a 98 U270 36ft.

Can someone please give me a quick bill of material for the hoses for a 36'?

Length's?
Sizes?

Thanks
Zack & Ginny Methvin
1998 U270 36' WTFE
Build# 5242 (E-25 code)
FMCA# 548390
Longview, Texas

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #1 –
A few topics/posts that might apply:

Fuel hose project - 1998 U320 36-foot - except you don't have an AquaHot

Fuel Lines Availability - a little newer but sizes are probably similar

Fuel lines - also helpful
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Michelle –
A few topics/posts that might apply:

Fuel hose project - 1998 U320 36-foot - except you don't have an AquaHot

Fuel Lines Availability - a little newer but sizes are probably similar

Fuel lines - also helpful


Thanks Michelle
I did see most of those threads. I was curious if anyone had the exact cut lengths they used on a 36' in case I can find a place locally that would sell me the hose by the foot.
Zack & Ginny Methvin
1998 U270 36' WTFE
Build# 5242 (E-25 code)
FMCA# 548390
Longview, Texas

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Zack & Ginny –

Thanks Michelle
I did see most of those threads. I was curious if anyone had the exact cut lengths they used on a 36' in case I can find a place locally that would sell me the hose by the foot.
I recommend that you buy some extra.  You might choose (or be forced) to route the hose differently.

Three examples from my experience:

I decided to add a fuel cooler, which required several additional feet of hose to install.

I could not get the old generator supply or return hoses to budge, nor could I add a hose through the existing hose and wire channel.  I had to reroute the new hoses through protective conduit outside of the channel, which added a couple of feet of length.

The route where the hose originally attached to the engine left the hose exposed to debris.  I rerouted it in a more protected route, which added several feet of length.
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #4 –
I bought mine from these folks I think you will find irs cheaper to buy a 50' roll rather than cuts. I'm not sure but I think the feed on your 8.3 is 1/2" return and generator are 3/8. I did reuse my old push lock fittings just be careful not to scratch them when removing. Trident doesn't recommend using them but mine have been good for 5 years now no issues. No hose clamps!!! Trident Marine Hose 365-0126 | Fisheries Supply

[fixed missing bbcode for link - Michelle]
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #5 –
I second Bruce's recommendation on Trident hose.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #6 –
Thanks everyone. I will contact fisheries supply.
Zack & Ginny Methvin
1998 U270 36' WTFE
Build# 5242 (E-25 code)
FMCA# 548390
Longview, Texas

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #7 –
Be sure what your line sizes are.  On my 8.3 supply is 5/8.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #8 –
Foretravel replaced my lines on a 36' 98 U270 this spring. They billed me for the following:

50' HTFL -6B-B 3/8"
50' HTFL -8B-B 1/2"
50' HTFL -10B-B 5/8"

Hope that helps.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #9 –
After watching ours getting done at Infinity I'm really glad we just wrote a check for that job.
Not a technically challenging job but those guys were filthy and worn out at the end of the day.
Not afraid of a challenge but honestly what they did in a day would have taken me 2-3.


Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #10 –
Quote from: bbeane –
I bought mine from these folks I think you will find irs cheaper to buy a 50' roll rather than cuts. I'm not sure but I think the feed on your 8.3 is 1/2" return and generator are 3/8. I did reuse my old push lock fittings just be careful not to scratch them when removing. Trident doesn't recommend using them but mine have been good for 5 years now no issues. No hose clamps!!! Trident Marine Hose 365-0126 | Fisheries Supply

[fixed missing bbcode for link - Michelle]


I have used pushlock without clamps in motorsports, and unfortunately had one fail last summer.  It was a connection after the fuel pump and thankfully all it did was drain my fuel cell, not burn my car down.  I would highly recommender single use clamps, like these, for any pushlock fittings for peace of mind.

https://www.grainger.com/product/2PU26?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAjwkY2qBhBDEiwAoQXK5e4154mjykEUZMqeGwCq8C7AmPMnrJerBZj_9oimwf8qTHLR7Q8dbBoCkk0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
2000 U320 4010

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Realmccoy –
Foretravel replaced my lines on a 36' 98 U270 this spring. They billed me for the following:

50' HTFL -6B-B 3/8"
50' HTFL -8B-B 1/2"
50' HTFL -10B-B 5/8"

Hope that helps.


Yes that helps but Mike and I both are coming up with 5/16" lines for the engine return. Anyone seen this before?
Zack & Ginny Methvin
1998 U270 36' WTFE
Build# 5242 (E-25 code)
FMCA# 548390
Longview, Texas

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Phranko –
After watching ours getting done at Infinity I'm really glad we just wrote a check for that job.
Not a technically challenging job but those guys were filthy and worn out at the end of the day.
Not afraid of a challenge but honestly what they did in a day would have taken me 2-3.



Two days of clothing I didn't bother to wash.  I just threw them in the trash.  Shower was with a scrub brush and lots of soap.

There is a story around here about a shop installing the wrong type of hose, and the whole coach came to reek of diesel fuel.
Matt B
1998 u-320
 

Re: Fuel Lines (yes again, sorry)

Reply #13 –
The problem with clamps on barrier hoses, and push lock fittings, the clamp causes to fitting to cut through the barrier. After 5 years no diesel smell anywhere. As always DWMYFG. 😎
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country