propane

  1. OH

    Palomino 3 Propane tank operation question

    Hello, I have the 3 bottle propane setup. On the curb side there are 2 tanks with the 2 stage auto switch over regulator. How does the 3rd (drivers side) bottle work into this? Is it another 2 stage regulator that Joins the curb side pair to the drivers side then out to the furnace Thank you
  2. ZI

    Propane - Furnace & Refrig stopped working: FIXED

    During our last trip to TX, on our 5th day of camping, both the furnace & refrigerator stopped working. Ah yes...time to troubleshoot! :rolleyes: Following a couple of fruitless attempts at checking fuses, cleaning tips, and pondering the circuit board, I checked out the forum boards. After...
  3. EC

    Water Heater Fault

    My dad just bought a 2011 Thor Tuscany 42RQ and the guy he bought it from did not give a lot of instructions so I joined as I am having to help him get it all set up. When we turn the Water Heater electric switch on, sometimes it throws the fault light on. The light for the water heater switch...
  4. JO

    Propane pigtails

    I bought two propane pigtails online, only to find the male connector going to the switch over isn't the right size . Everything seems to be 1/4". I needed a larger male connector 1/2 " in diameter. I believe it to be NPT. Any suggests were I can find. All the store, Hardware, even RV REPAIR...
  5. WI

    Redhawk Propane Heat Issue - Need New Igniter?

    Morning all, First year owner but lifelong enthusiast and we had RVs when I was a kiddo. I am stumped on this issue with my propane heater that I can't find an exact match on. Looking to get some more thoughts before I start buying replacement parts and every helpful answer I needed this season...
  6. JO

    Propane screw on connection between the dual vale

    Hi everyone. I find the forum instructional, my new reading material almost every day. I have 20 lb tanks , and find the propane rubber lines that are crimped to the threaded nozzle and to the duel valve, leak.at the crimped connector. This occurs, when the lines are under pressure and rubbee...
  7. TH

    Propane heater

    We have a River Ranch 390RL ,I want to know if there is a door that closes when propane heater is operating to keep warm air from going to the ac unit . I know when the ac is running there is a door in the duct that is closed during operation, My rig just doesn't have the airflow through the...
  8. Matt_L

    External propane grill recommendations?

    Hey all, My wife and I recently bought a new 2023 Dynamax Isata 3 motorhome which has a hookup for an exterior propane grill, but did not come with a grill. It seems most of the small portable tabletop propane grills are regulated, and meant to be used with the 1 lb propane cylinders. Does...
  9. NO

    30 pound propane tank

    A question regarding propane use when running the furnace. I'm new to RVs and will take possession of my first RV tomorrow (27 November, 2023.) I wonder if a single 30# propane tank that is full will last for two days running a propane-only furnace with the thermostat set to 40* and with...
  10. EL

    External Propane connection?

    Is there a way to hook up an outside grill to the built in Propane tank? I can't see how to delete this, but some simple searching found many threads on the subject, sorry about that.
  11. Lauren8363

    Insignia Propane Stove / oven igniter conundrum

    Forest Rivers choice of this unit leaves me wondering if the designers took all things into consideration. It is a nice stove with a good size oven but it is a propane device and the igniters only work when plugged into Shore Power. I can manually light the stove top burners but the oven is...
  12. GE

    Hot water heater: electric and propane

    I recently purchased a 2018 FR3 DS30 50 Amp version. My previous RV was a 2016 FR 2401WDS so I am reasonably familiar with the Forest River systems. My hot water heater in the 2401 could be used as either electric heating or propane by turning on the appropriate switch on the convenience...
  13. NXR

    WARNING: FR3's, like Georgetowns, are experiencing propane tank mounting failures

    WARNING: FR3's, like Georgetowns, may be experiencing propane tank mounting failures Another owner posted pics of their burnt up FR3. All got out safely: The FR3 owners also filed an NHTSA complaint. A pic of that complaint is attached. Their post says a motorcyclist saw something white...
  14. NXR

    More cracked propane tank mounting brackets but rear this time

    Another owner of a 2020 GT5 34H5 posted a pic on another forum today showing how his rear propane tank mounting bracket had partially cracked at the 90-degree bend in the bracket. All other reports of cracked propane tank mounting brackets on roughly 2019 - 2023 Georgetowns were on the front...
  15. BO

    Tongue weight considerations, Propane tank weights

    Looking over that resurrected, now closed thread of someone trying to save on tongue weight, I decided to remind those trying to do so of actual weights. A 20# propane tank weighs 17# empty (called TARE weight). A 30# propane tank weighs 19# empty. Plus the rated propane amount when filled...
  16. AD

    Propane leak at water heater.

    Hi all. Propane sniffer detected a leak where the propane enters the pilot tube. Anyone when know why?
  17. oriderusa

    2018 Forester 3051S Dometic fridge propane only ?

    4 door RM 1350 New rig to us and first time out this weekend. Picked up RV and turned on the propane to start cooling the fridge. Parked near the house for 1 day to get it all loaded. Fridge very cold in freezer and fridge. At the campground the next day all is good and beer cold and ice is...
  18. EM

    low propane flow to stove and furnace

    Our last trip out we ran into a problem with our stove lighting but having roughly half the flame. Also the furnace would go thru its start up and light but then go out. I thought we had a propane lock out but despite numerous tries to reset the bottle, nothing helped. After much reading and...
  19. PO

    Heating Options for FWC Fleet High Elevation Winter

    Hello WTW Community! I recently purchased a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR and 2014 FWC Fleet from a family friend (we've got upgraded suspension and airbags so I'm all set there) and I am looking to do some upgrades before heading into the mountains in January for a couple of months. I've got the...
  20. KD

    Power for CO/Propane detector

    Was replacing mine and think blew the circuit letting wires touch. No power. Is there a fuse somewhere for the power to the detector? I can't find anything else yet that lost power, so assume it is on it's own circuit, but can't locate. Its a 2017 FR3 30DS Thanks,
  21. PW

    Upgrade 30lb to 40lb propane tank on 2018 Axis 25.3

    Has anyone replaced the stock 30lb tank with a 40lb tank. It would significantly increase boondocking time.
  22. SS

    Leak at propane tank on 2022 I5 28ss

    @Dynamax I have a propane sniffer and found that the nut that has the propane level gauge on the actual propane tank is leaking. Is that nut separate from the gauge? Can I just tighten the nut to get it to stop leaking? Thanks,
  23. SS

    Remote Propane Fill Valve not working

    I have a 2022 Isata 5 28ss. I have identified that my fill valve is no longer properly working and trying to find the p/n or way to purchase a replacement.
  24. Tombsy

    Leaking Propane Tank

    Just need to vent a bit, sorry no pun intended lol, my 2016 Forester 2801QS is at my service/exhaust shop to get a Banks exhaust kit installed. They noticed a propane smell and actually found a pinhole leak in the tank at the weld for the end cap. Not good in a welding shop. They took it to a...
  25. Freep

    Cool Cat w/propane furnace operation

    I have a '14 Rockwood 128S. This is my first RV ever. I have no manuals. The Cool Cat has an oval control panel/thermostat with a choice for 'Furnace'. I don't see another thermostat. I've had the rig for about a year and haven't had need of the furnace so it's not been touched since I got it...

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