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Continuing LP issues

Thought I'd break this out from the Q discussion...

After getting Roland's help with my LP system in Q we we're pretty confident we have it solved except for the small leak around the packing on the shutoff valve.  (see Quartzite 2016 thread) It is small enough that it could be ignored until we had used up all our propane.

We left Q yesterday heading for Aho. I smelled LP a couple of times and opened the propane bay a couple of times to inspect. Everything seemed good. Got to our site at the campground and LP smell turned really bad. Checked the bay again. Still looked good and just happened to put my hand next to the high side of the regulator. Felt a pretty healthy stream of LP coming out. Immediately shut off propane. No electric for my hot water heater. I've never hooked it up. Yes it's on my todo list. :) It may have just moved up a notch. The whole purpose of coming here was to sit and do laundry. We do have little electric heaters and it only got to 50º last night so no fear of freezing.

Pulled the regulator this morning and talked to Mike Leary (in the same campground). He advised to talk to the camp host who pointed me to the resident "RV guy". He didn't have a regulator but said to check the IGA in town. The IGA has an Ace Hardware in it! I wondered through the LP section which was geared to extension hoses, adaptors, 1lb LP tanks, and BBQ stuff. :( Then I spied it! A 2 stage regulator for a Mr. Heater. On visual inspection looked like it would work and at this point I would have paid twice the price of $31.99. Got it home installed and we have fire again!

So now I'm watching the game, drinking a beer on the couch, and will probably get a shower in later.

Sometimes you get lucky! :)

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Continuing LP issues

Reply #1 –
I would when you have a chance to replace that one with an oem one that is right for your coach, but at least no more leak. Good work.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

Re: Continuing LP issues

Reply #2 –
Glad your up and running again Ken safe travels.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Reply #3 –
So ken, are you on your way down here to San Carlos to join the Mexican Q?? There are 2 in the park next to where we are parked ( Wayne Macauley and Wyatt Sabourin) and weather is between 75 and 85f every day. A 7 hr drive from Ajo and all you need is some Mexican Ins to cover vehicles. We leave here around 7th and will be heading to Q to see friends and Brad (another friend of course) then to Don and Tys's then up Calif coast to home. SO???
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.

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Reply #4 –
@John,

My passport is expired. :(

We are planning to do Organ Pipe National Monument then head to Tucson to meet up with Jeff & Carol & George & Pat. Mexico is on my list just not this year...

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Continuing LP issues

Reply #5 –
I replaced the main tank valve.  Propane loss stopped
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Continuing LP issues

Reply #6 –
It's a shame we didn't catch that here as I have two Camco regulators lookin for a home.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: Continuing LP issues

Reply #7 –
@Roland

Me too!

BTW: I asked the RV guy here & he told me the flare fitting with the metal/screen/mesh/whatever was a check valve! Don't think the location merited a check valve?? Can't see LP coming back that direction.

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Continuing LP issues

Reply #8 –
Ken, your passport has expired??? What do you do if you suddenly want to go out across border or fly to Europe or Asia, I cannot imagine being without one, in fact I have 2.
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: Continuing LP issues

Reply #9 –
Ken,

Verify that the regulator you have is calibrated for 11 column inches of water.

Also that the vent (small screened area) is pointing DOWN-- this is critical.

Vents on the long axis are for regulators installed vertically.

Vents perpendicular to the long axis of the regulator are for horizontal installations.

Prices are generally the same, but they are NOT interchangeable.
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

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Reply #10 –
Glad that worked out, Ken. Pretty crazy (and lucky) you found a regulator at a IGA food store! Hope Dori is feeling better, I know you are. Now we can drink some beers and relax.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
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                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Ken,

Verify that the regulator you have is calibrated for 11 column inches of water.

One of the new Camco regulators that I purchased was set for 15 inches of water so checking the set pressure is important.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #12 –
Ken- glad you found the problem.....and even better got it fixed.  Relax and have some fun before the next thing creeps up.
Great seeing you and Dori again.

Cya down the road.
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing