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Propane shutoff solenoid?

Is that what this is? Someone snipped the wires on it at some point. assuming that's what this is, what typically triggers that to engage? I assume it's normally open?
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Propane shutoff solenoid?

Reply #1 –
Yes a shut off. It is trigged by propane detector that should be by kitchen cabinet.
Ken & Peggy
91 GV  U300 40'
DD 6v92
Build #3819
2023 Canyon Denali 4x4 crew cab

Re: Propane shutoff solenoid?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: kpbowser –
Yes a shut off. It is trigged by propane detector that should be by kitchen cabinet.
That detector was also disconnected at some point, I assume because it went bad. I had just ordered a new detector last week but I do not believe it has an output signal. Do they make aftermarket units like that anymore?
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Propane shutoff solenoid?

Reply #3 –
Mine went bad a few years ago,couid'nt find the same replacement just the alarm,it is normally open,look at it this way,one less phantom power draw.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.
 

Re: Propane shutoff solenoid?

Reply #4 –
Newer units do not have that propane shutoff solenoid.

If it is disconnected and permanently open, I would just leave it. Another option would be to replace it with a section of pipe.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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