Gas Cooking Conundrum. August 17, 2020, 07:48:45 pm I do not like to cook in my LD, especially in our California, nasty summers. The pics show my propane setup and the external stove I am looking to purchase. My challenge is hooking up the external cooker to my onboard propane tank. I am at a loss re possible adapter need. I need your expert advice and hopefully a link to the adaptor I may/do need. Thanks.
Re: Gas Cooking Conundrum. Reply #1 – August 18, 2020, 02:13:28 am That is an amazing tank fitting I have never seen before. Didn’t know it existed but many of us have been looking for it. It should have a dust cap on it. Clean it before you use it.The fitting that plugs into it I think is this:Male Disposable Cylinder Adapter x Female Pipe ThreadI’m not sure I am correct. Take your RV to a propane vendor and see if they know what fitting works.It is available attached to a hose as an assembled part at Camping World and other RV vendors.You also need a propane regulator if your stove doesn’t have one. 1 Likes
Re: Gas Cooking Conundrum. Reply #2 – August 18, 2020, 04:46:47 am Hi Mindispower. That brass fitting you showed is the emergency relief valve. Sometimes called a 'pop off' its job is to vent propane out to prevent the tank from exploding. It should have a dust cap on it to keep it clean inside. If it were to vent you don't want dirt particles to prevent it from closing and resealing. External Pressure Relief Valve: Propane Safety Relief Valve - Tank Pressure Relief Another picture of the valve: ASME Valve with Relief It is safer to 'T' into the gas line after the pressure regulator, and have a quick disconnect. This way you are dealing with low pressure vapor, about 15" WC (max). This is commonly done with catalytic heaters inside. Outside, if the volume of gas needed is higher, a professional can 'T' off of the high pressure side, provide another shut off valve, and verify that the two burner stove can safely handle the high pressure propane. For a low pressure system; after the regulator install a 'T' and this valve. Amazon.com : GASPRO 1/4 Inch RV Propane Quick Connect Fittings, Natural/LP... and them use this hose: Amazon.com : GASPRO 18 FT RV Quick Connect Propane Hose for RV to Grill for... Other people here have done this and provided pictures. Use the search function to find applicable comments. RonB 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Gas Cooking Conundrum. Reply #3 – August 18, 2020, 09:46:02 am When we were camp hosting at a small BLM campground in northern California many years ago, we had an Extend-A-Stay installed on our propane tank so that we could add a portable propane container. That way, we could fill the portable without moving the RV. We also were able to attach our portable gas BBQ. 1 Likes
Re: Gas Cooking Conundrum. Reply #4 – August 18, 2020, 11:24:18 am An extend a stay is one solution, depending on the room to install it and if your stove uses regulate propane or if it has a built in regulator.If regulated, Ron’s suggestion to add a tee and shut off valve downstream of the pressure regulator is what you need.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Gas Cooking Conundrum. Reply #5 – August 18, 2020, 11:47:21 am Perhaps this will help! Portable stove or BBQ, makes no difference. How To Connect a BBQ Grill to an RV's On-board Propane Tank - RVgeeks 1 Likes
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