Adapting Extend-eze propane November 25, 2023, 03:45:14 pm Anyone tried installing an Extend-eze adapter to the propane in line.? Looks like I will have to cut and shorten the line on my 2016 M27 and then fit it with a terminal coupling that fits the Extend-eze. Any tips?
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #1 – November 25, 2023, 04:32:33 pm Also known as Extend-a-stay
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #2 – November 25, 2023, 05:14:43 pm Hi Bernie; You don't visit very often, welcome back! Some people in the past have worked on the gas plumbing, but for safety reasons not many. I did find this reference to changes using our search function: Propane T without moving the regulator . Topic entry #1. I haven't done it myself. Others will chime in with first hand knowledge. RonB
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #3 – November 25, 2023, 07:18:09 pm An Extend-a-Stay is a good addition for boondocking and long stays in one location .Difficulty of installing is based on the available space in the propane compartment. Some rigs require cutting and flaring the existing copper lines, others do not.Flaring cut lines require specialized tools and experience to make a safe connection, having a pro do the job is recommended.Larry
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #4 – November 25, 2023, 09:41:20 pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbp4LiOjXbI
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #5 – November 25, 2023, 09:43:08 pm An Extend-a-Stay is a good addition for boondocking and long stays in one location .Difficulty of installing is based on the available space in the propane compartment.Some rigs require cutting and flaring the existing copper lines, other do not.Flaring cut lines require a specialized tool and experience to make a safe connection, having a pro do the job is recommended.Larry
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #6 – November 29, 2023, 07:24:00 pm Quote from: bernduffy - November 25, 2023, 03:45:14 pmAnyone tried installing an Extend-eze adapter to the propane in line.? Looks like I will have to cut and shorten the line on my 2016 M27 and then fit it with a terminal coupling that fits the Extend-eze. Any tips?Yes an Extend-a-stay will fit in a 27 MB without too much trouble. The regulator needs to move to the right to make room for the Extend-a-stay and there is enough flex in the copper tubing coming out of the regulator to make it happen. I made it a much more difficult task than it needed to be because I previously added a T connector to the regulated line, to bring propane up into the sleeping area and had to do some additional fitting.If you look at the 1st photo, you’ll see that the regulator and gray cover have been moved to the right and that I’ve added a tie wrap to hold the cover in place. I have since discovered a flaw in the Extend-a-stay design and I just purchased this mini gas valve to correct it. The problem comes up when you have the hose connected to the external propane tank, the RV valve is closed and your external tank runs out of propane. You then must disconnect the hose from the external tank to get it refilled and whatever propane that was in the RV’s plumbing has now vented to the atmosphere. Now you need to unscrew the hose from the Extend-a-stay which is no easy task because the hose connector is rigid and you need to flip the hose over and over to unscrew it. Once you’ve done this, you can screw on a cap and seal the hose connection and lastly turn on the RV valve so you can still have propane while your external tank is being refilled. Of coarse you will need to run the stove burners to fill the coach’s propane lines again. Then repeat the process when you want to connect the filled external tank again. The mini valve, in the 2nd photo, is intended to be place between the Extend-a-stay and the external hose so that I can close off the hose connection and open the RV valve without removing the hose and venting the coach’s propane.Flaring copper isn’t difficult but if you haven’t done it before, I’d suggest getting it professionally done. I hope this helps 😊- JohnEdit: I might add that the reason some people that stay in long term RV parks aren’t frustrated with the Extend-a-stay design flaw that I highlighted above is because they have 2 external propane tanks and a crossover valve to switch between tanks. Unfortunately having 2 external tanks doesn’t fit my lifestyle.
Re: Adapting Extend-eze propane Reply #7 – December 08, 2023, 12:59:54 am Quote from: JohnR - November 29, 2023, 07:24:00 pm I have since discovered a flaw in the Extend-a-stay design and I just purchased this mini gas valve to correct it. The problem comes up when you have the hose connected to the external propane tank, the RV valve is closed and your external tank runs out of propane. You then must disconnect the hose from the external tank to get it refilled and whatever propane that was in the RV’s plumbing has now vented to the atmosphere. Now you need to unscrew the hose from the Extend-a-stay which is no easy task because the hose connector is rigid and you need to flip the hose over and over to unscrew it. Once you’ve done this, you can screw on a cap and seal the hose connection and lastly turn on the RV valve so you can still have propane while your external tank is being refilled. Of course you will need to run the stove burners to fill the coach’s propane lines again. Then repeat the process when you want to connect the filled external tank again. The mini valve, in the 2nd photo, is intended to be placed between the Extend-a-stay and the external hose so that I can close off the hose connection and open the RV valve without removing the hose and venting the coach’s propane.Had you used the other fitting you would have found the connection does not require a wrench or twisting and when the line is removed the fitting is closed. The separate valve is another solution. 1 Likes
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