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Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #1 –
Jim, good article thank you. ^.^d
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #2 –
Hi Jim,
  Thanks for the pictures, and info. This makes it easier to understand what's happening inside.
Thanks again,
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #3 –
The author says to turn the tank valve off if you are refueling the main engine or are driving.  I have never done this.  I always make sure it is off and all appliances too when filling with propane.  This means the fridge would not cool driving down the road.  What is correct.  I'm feeling stupid.
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #4 –
Dwayne,

Two issues:

When any combustibles around (i.e at gas station, refilling propane, etc) you do not want any spark or open flame.  SO, refrigerator OFF at the refrigerator, furnace off, generator off, etc.

In addition, when filling the propane tank, both vapor and if you have it (your coach does) the liquid port as well.

Brett
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #5 –
Most Rvers keep the propane valve open and run the refrigerator on gas while driving.  But the extreme safety conscious do not.  Or they stay at home in bed.

I believe RV propane systems have an automatic shut off that senses excessive  propane flow, as in an accident with ruptured propane lines.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #6 –
Tom, ours is electric or 12v. Do you still have the risk if fire if its working ok?
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #7 –
Brett, thanks...I've only ever closed the one valve while refueling.  I'll have to look but I'm thinking the other (liquid) valve doesn't have anything connected to it and is always off anyway. 
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #8 –
Again, when refueling (not propane), turn the APPLIANCE off, not the propane at the tank.  A refrigerator or furnace ignitor create sparks.

And, unless you have converted your generator to high pressure vapor, you generator runs on the liquid LP port.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: The innards of your propane tank

Reply #9 –
Quote from: fouroureye –
Tom, ours is electric or 12v. Do you still have the risk if fire if its working ok?

You should be fine on 12 volts.  No open flame and you can turn off the propane at the tank.

When I get my coach back with a 12 volt only compressor driven marine refrigerator I will probably leave the propane off at the tank unless I need heat,  more hot water, or the stove and am without hookups.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer