BigAWB
Griswoldville, GA
New Member
Joined: 09/30/2003
View Profile
 Offline
|
I've been told I need to upgrade the connection of my propane tank on my RV, it is a 1984 model. Is this just a replacement connection or do I have to replace the old tank? Any and all help is appreciated
|
javaseuf
Southern Cal
Senior Member
Joined: 03/30/2005
View Profile
|
Not on a chassis mounted tank. The fill valves and fittings have not changed on permanently mounted tanks.
The change to the OPD valves occured on portable tanks only.
Not sure but there may be an issue with the age of tanks. I had a supplier refuse to fill my 20# tank because it was over 7 years old even though it had a new OPD valve.
Steve
2007 Springdale 291RKL
2003 F150 King Ranch
2001 Dodge Van w/Wheelchair Ramp
1991 Palomino Mustang PUP
Eureka Timberline Tent
Yamaha IF2400isc
Yamaha EF3000iSEBC
"Politically Incorrect And Proud Of It" 
|
jmadre
Elizabeth City, NC
Full Member
Joined: 11/10/2007
View Profile
|
I'm far from an expert on this, but portable propane tanks have a datecode punched on the side. After a certain number of years they must be requalified before they can be refilled.
I'm not sure if this is the issue or not. I think you may need a clarification from whomever told you you need a 'new connection'. Ask them to explain what they meant.
1994 Coachman Catalina 280RK behind a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.0L + Equalizer 10,000# + Prodigy brake controller
|
tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
Senior Member
Joined: 02/28/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
maybe you need a new hose.know how they inspected my small 20 lb tank had one done befor he looked at the outside checked it over for rust punched a date on it, $10 bucks please. that was years ago dont know what the cost would be now.you can buy a medal stamping punch kit and do it yourself.
1985 Class A Holiday Rambler Imperial 33 +1979 Class C Holiday Rambler Statesman 1000 = 24 ft
|
wny_pat
Western NYS
Senior Member
Joined: 08/11/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
Not on a chassis mounted horizonal tank, unless somebody replaced it with a portable removable tank.
|
|
|
wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
Senior Member
Joined: 07/04/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
Ok,, I will make an assumption.. The lines on the RV have POL (Prest-o-lite or sometimes called "Put On Left") fittings that thread INTO the tank and you have been told you need the new connectors that thread ONTO the tank
Take a look at a new tank.. You will find the fitting is threaded both inside and out, and can accept either connection.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
John is Near Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
|
lzasitko
Regina, SK Canada
Senior Member
Joined: 11/30/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
First off, who told you, was a mechanic etc
When I bought our MH in Alberta and licensed it here in Sask. I had to have all the safeties done, body integrity, mechanical and propane because it runs on either propane or gas. I had to change some of the old propane lines as they were deemed unsafe. They looked fine but the system had to meet new standards. Also had to have an auto shutoff put in it. Our gov insurance wanted all safeties done before I could plate and insure it. Company that did the work has to be certified with the province. Tank had to be decertified also and has to be done every 5 years.
|
The Texan
Summer: A Cool Climate Winter: A Warm Climate
Senior Member
Joined: 01/16/2004
View Profile
|
Here is the reference for LP tanks in Motor Homes. I think you will find that the only update required would be new rubber hoses, as the tanks are permanent and never need recertifying.
NFPA 501C/ANSI A 199.2 Standard on Recreational Vehicles
Bob & Betsy - USN Ret'd '78 & FL LEO Ret'd '03 
FMCA #F203528
'05 HR Endeavor, 40PRQ w/400 Cummins - With -'05 GMC Sierra LT, CC Z-71, the pusher
'07 Arctic Cat 500A & Wilderness Kayak, riding in the pusher -
Our Current Location
|
javaseuf
Southern Cal
Senior Member
Joined: 03/30/2005
View Profile
|
wa8yxm wrote:Ok,, I will make an assumption.. The lines on the RV have POL (Prest-o-lite or sometimes called "Put On Left") fittings that thread INTO the tank and you have been told you need the new connectors that thread ONTO the tank
Take a look at a new tank.. You will find the fitting is threaded both inside and out, and can accept either connection.
On the permanently mounted tanks I have seen, there are no outside threads on the valve that supplies the propane from the tank. The FILL port is a separate fitting with outside threads for the fill hose the supplier uses and those same threads are then used for the big dust cap.
Looking at the Manchester Tank web-site, the picture of the MH tank shows a supply valve with only internal threads, the same that has been used for years.
|
Kenneth
Washington, the state
Senior Member
Joined: 03/20/2001
View Profile
Offline
|
Note that there are big differences in the types of propane tanks.
The heavy, thick steel wall ASME tanks that bolt into place on motor homes have different requirements from...
The light, thin steel wall DOT portable cylinders usually used on trailers, barbecues, etc.
The DOT portable cylinders do require the OPD valves, periodic requalification, etc.
The ASME tanks do not.
I'm free of prostate cancer for 5 years now.
All men over age 50 should get an annual PSA blood test. Mine had a low reading, but the yearly jump was significant. The biopsy showed cancer just entering the aggressive stage. Dr. Hackenslash removed it.
|
|
|
