Awhile back i thought there was a discussion on installing a quick connect in a MB. I did try to do a search and was unable to find the discussion. It was mounted in a way that was very convenient. Any ideas would be appreciated. I bought the Wave 3 because it is referenced here a lot and on the LD Companion.
Many thanks in advance
Randy
I install the quick disconnect and valve under the stove, exiting at floor level, the front of the cabinet.
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The rear of the stove has a propane fitting to tap into for propane.
With a 5-6’ hose, any part of the coach can be heated
Larry
When I had a propane line installed for a heater, two techs refused to use a quick connect. I gave in. The screw-on fitting takes maybe 15 seconds to spin on or off, so it's not a big deal. I do wonder why some techs are adamant about not using quick connects.
The quick connect on my air hose has leaked for years. I wonder if they are made about the same way?
I am also considering adding an extra propane line to connect to my Mr. Buddy portable propane heater so seeing this topic is timely. I assume the previous owner of my coach must have installed the t connector that is already on the the main tank and upstream in relation to the main tank pressure regulator. During a recent conversation at a campground with a fellow rv'er on the topic of propane line extensions I was told that it was good that my "t" was upstream of the regulator because my Mr. Buddy would not work properly if downstream from the main coach propane system regulator because they are designed to work unregulated. Larry's description of where he added a valve for his extension sounds like it is downstream from the main regulator so now I am wondering if the information I was given is not accurate? I am trying to avoid having to drill an access hole for the extra hose into the coach so Larry's setup may offer a better alternative for me. Thanks in advance for any guidance.
Matt
The quick disconnects I have used for years are rated for propane and natural gas, none that I know have had problems I always add a shut-valve just in case an o-ring fails in the QD, and always turn the valve when the heater isn’t being used.
Larry
I am also considering adding an extra propane line to connect to my Mr. Buddy portable propane heater so seeing this topic is timely.
The Mr.Buddy heaters appear to be designed to work with a portable propane tank, so tapping into the low-pressure propane line inside the coach will not work. Larry and others are referring to the installation of low-pressure Olympian catalytic heaters, which have near-zero emission of CO. Non-catalytic non-ventilated heaters are not recommended for indoor use.
Steve
I appreciate the clarification Steve and will continue to explore non regulated options.
Matt
The Mr.Buddy heaters appear to be designed to work with a portable propane tank, so tapping into the low-pressure propane line inside the coach will not work. Larry and others are referring to the installation of low-pressure Olympian catalytic heaters, which have near-zero emission of CO. Non-catalytic non-ventilated heaters are not recommended for indoor use.
Steve
Well, mostly near zero. My second Wave3 sets off my CO alarm every so often. 🥴 —Jon
Well, mostly near zero. My second Wave3 sets off my CO alarm every so often. 🥴 —Jon
True, but it did NOT set off MY alarm, when we tested. I suspect yours may be responding to some other component for some reason. Have you tried your alarm in another rig running a wave heater?
Steve
The Mr.Buddy heaters appear to be designed to work with a portable propane tank, so tapping into the low-pressure propane line inside the coach will not work. Larry and others are referring to the installation 0of low-pressure Olympian catalytic heaters.
The OP was. Asking about a Wave 3.
I know of no easy or safe way of providing a larger volume of high pressure propane to a Mr. Buddy.
A low-pressure Wave heater is the better way to go, IMO.
Thanks again for the input. I will work on the installation Larry mentioned. I havent used a portable heater in the LD yet but I feel better about the Olympian/Catalytic type heaters in this application.
Randy
Any recommendations as to where I can have a quick disconnect installed in my 26.5 RB in the SF Bay Area? I live in Menlo Park.
Thanks, Steve
If San Jose isn't too far, I'd suggest Sturkin RV. They are off 101, south of the SJ airport on Maybury Rd. Steve Sturkin has been around a long time. He's good, but often takes longer than expected. (408) 295-7195.
Wendy