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Dodged a Propane Bullet

Happy today in sitting KOA Fountain, CO, but came home today and smelled a bad odor.  Well the odor is a propane leak.  I took a soap spray bottle and found a leak in the round thing below the electric solenoid in the picture.  Is it part of the round thing below it?
Is this thing called a regulator?  Where to buy?

Sure am happy things did not blow up!!!!
3" snow last night and 17 deg. in the am.

Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: Dodged a Propane Bullet

Reply #1 –
Yes, a regulator.  Available at most rv stores, Amazon, Camping World, some propane dealers.  Google will be your friend.

If you want to pay to have it changed out, most propane dealers will do this for you.

A search on this forum for "propane regulator" will yield volumes regarding replacing, etc.

A side view of mine.
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Re: Dodged a Propane Bullet

Reply #2 –
Quote from: pthurman48 –
Happy today in sitting KOA Fountain, CO, but came home today and smelled a bad odor.  Well the odor is a propane leak.  I took a soap spray bottle and found a leak in the round thing below the electric solenoid in the picture.  Is it part of the round thing below it?
Is this thing called a regulator?  Where to buy?

Sure am happy things did not blow up!!!!
3" snow last night and 17 deg. in the am.

Pat,

Needs to be dual stage, and vent pointed down, just like yours.
Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Dodged a Propane Bullet

Reply #3 –
Not to worry! Propane is heavier than air and the compartment is vented with an open bottom so vapors will disperse. The smallest leak makes a big smell. KOA will probably have one but if not, will be able to send you to get one quickly. Jack's photo is very clear with the strap needed for a secure installaton. Yes, as Chris says, dual stage with vent pointed down. Estimate $22 to $30.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Dodged a Propane Bullet

Reply #4 –
Thanks for the quick responses,  I will fix at home.

Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: Dodged a Propane Bullet

Reply #5 –
Recently replaced our propane requlator with a Marshall Excelsior MEGR-291.  Purchased locally from United RV for around $23. 

As FYI, United RV has their "store price" and "internet price".  If you are shopping in their store, ask for their internet price.  In this case, it is about $10 cheaper than the store price.
40ft 1997 U320

Re: Dodged a Propane Bullet

Reply #6 –
After my regulator failed on a wintry snow trip to Buffalo, NY for a football game, I was able to replace it with the single stage regulator off my propane grill to get thru the weekend. I ordered the exact Marshall unit posted above and it has been flawless ever since. It was an easy swap.
95 U300SE