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Propane gas fitting on 97 270

We are unexpectedly marooned at home for med testing and procedures.  I want to use an extend a stay for our propane.  (House is rented)

When I looked at the system I noted a fitting I am not familiar with and have attached a picture.

1.  Is the small nut covering a port I can use without the extend a stay?

2.  Can I remove this fitting from the valve and replace with an extend a stay.

3.  For those in my year group...will I need an adapter?  The Camco picture showed a funnel shaped female end but the actual fitting is not.



Thanks!
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: Propane gas fitting on 97 270

Reply #1 –
George,
The vent with the red ring around it is a fill indicator and must stay in place.
If you are talking about the 1/4" pipe plug in the "T" then you may be able to tap into your system there with an Extend-a-stay.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Propane gas fitting on 97 270

Reply #3 –
Yes Mike I was looking at the 1/4 fitting.  Saw that plug and thought something must have gone there in the past as there doesn't seem to be a good reason to have it. 

Dave that fitting is for refilling the little green bottles from the 20/30.  Got one.  Thanks.
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: Propane gas fitting on 97 270

Reply #4 –
Quote from: George and Steph –
Yes Mike I was looking at the 1/4 fitting.  Saw that plug and thought something must have gone there in the past as there doesn't seem to be a good reason to have it. 

George,

I have seen that used to hook up a fire pit, BBQ grill, and an external tank to back feed into your system.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Propane gas fitting on 97 270

Reply #5 –
Thanks Mike!
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P