LOL! Its not the be-all-end-all of finding a shop, but it can help. Of course your system may be a little different, but these details will hopefully make it easy for your to get your grill connected to your RV, and toss those canisters (figuratively, of course). Happy New Yearhave a GR8 2018!! So I tried yellow tape (in the correct direction) on both ends, still leaks. Because weve received so many questions about this, weve added some additional details. Cant believe that other owners are so complacent about this. downstream of) the onboard regulator NOT before (like in our situation). If I remove this piece does the quick connector with shutoff valve replace the old assembly and allow me to regulate my heat/flame? Will put then up at the next park yard sale. In reading all this over, we want to clarify our understanding of the connections just a bit further. Or when you turn the grill to the on position without first turning on the RVs main valve, you smell some propane? Our Price: $55.31. Buy It Now. What a hardy resource propane is! A couple of bubbles on the surface that just sit there isnt a leak. I have not turned on the propane for two month. I left them a message on FB advising them of the issue. For your information it was the Throwaway Propane Cylinder Adapter, 1-In. Hi Randy! Thanks again for all the great tips and help. It would take long to burn off. Those little canisters cost more and are bad for the planet. Converting a Weber Q propane grill to a quick-connect for easy connection to your RV's low-pressure propane system. So glad you like them (its ALWAYS nice to hear)! Removed the grills regulator and went to put on a male quick connect but found in my Simple, fast and a solid product ! Then remove the hose just above the 15 PSI regulator, and cap it again loosely so that if any propane is flowing it will be able to squeeze past the loose-fitting cap. Theyre diesel shops that can handle both our engine & chassis, and also our generator (only needed them for a genset no-start problem once. Thats awesome! We know the Weber Q grills can be modified that way you can remove the regulator from the grill, allowing it to be connected to the low-pressure propane supply and operate correctly off the RV. 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I turned off the main propane valve and came back a month later and noticed there was gas in the line to the BBQ. Hi Don. Our friends have a Class A gas rig, so both Brazzles & Redlands are obviously more than diesel shops. This is a convenient way to power up your gas grill. Let us know if you have any follow-up questions! The female to male 1-20 in your article didnt have a check valve, so I could not leave it attached. If you can actually light the stove with the main valve closed, then shut the stove off, then get the stove to light again a couple of hours later, you almost certainly have a leak. SPECIAL ALERT! If theres any propane leaking out from the main valve, it should blow clearly visible bubbles around the edge of the cap. Weve seen that thread regarding the issue with the OPD on 20# tanks resulting in too low of flow from the tank to properly power the grill. Doesnt the regulator need to be removed since the tanks on my RV are already regulated? I attributed it to almost 30 feet of 1/4 inch inside diameter hose that the propane has to flow through. We had contemplated using denatured alcohol to clean the residue out of the hoses but because the openings in them are so small, we figured it would end up being a mess and wouldnt guarantee that wed gotten it all out. I plan to add this modification to my motor home within the next few weeks. 1-20 Male Throwaway Cylinder thread x 1/4 Female Pipe Thread Fitting. How great is it to be able to eliminate a redundancy, while improving functionality and reducing costs. I tried at different days and burned off the gas on different days and could always lite the stove and burn off the gas. Of course, leaving the regulator off altogether will definitely mean that you wont be able to connect it to the small, portable tanks or even a larger 5/10/20 pound tank like youd use for a normal BBQ grill without making sure that you regulate THEM down to the correct pressure that the grill would have received after its own, onboard regulator. Free shipping. Were probably just being over-cautious by recommending that you turn the valve off and wait a bit. The primary difference between the two disconnects is the shape of the male side of the pair. But if you want to leave the regulator off, youd would want to connect your grill to an already-regulated source of propane most likely down to the 11 water column (or 0.5psi) that is used by all of the other appliances in your RV (stovetop, furnace, water heater, etc). Third, there are the dual evils of waste (the type that ends up in landfills) and waste (spending money unnecessarily). The info on the collar of the quick connect is the same as the high pressure connector that I have. $28.59. Were only guessing, but it sounds like its possible you got a bad one, as no special steps should be needed to prevent it from leaking. Hi guys..this is my first comment/question, although Ive monitored your site for awhile now. Big help to the Winnie owners out there! Anything over a half psi (0.5) would be considered high pressure. I will return in a few weeks and see if I can ignite the stove. If you find a spot that you think is blowing bubbles, pour some more over to check. One painful part of full time RVing is finding trustworthy and reliable mechanics to handle the big jobs. Your reply makes perfect sense and I now feel like an erudite regarding propane low and high pressure quick connects and when and where to use them. As far as the portable gas fire pit, the 15psi SHOULD be enough pressure, but wed recommend that you check with the manufacturer first to be sure that the fire pits regulator doesnt require a higher input pressure to activate it (if it does, you wont get any flow). MENSI 12 Foot 1/4' Quick Connect Liquid Propane Hose for RV to Hook Up Portable Camping BBQ Using high pressure quick connects prevents a low pressure appliance from being used on a high pressure line in case you sell the RV with the mod installed. Hi Chris. Is this an issues with grill regulator? So we removed it and thoroughly cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol, and then let it dry out for a while (alcohol evaporates quickly). If it doesnt work Ill let you know. Royal Gourmet PD1300. One other resource that can be of some use is http://www.rvservicereviews.com which weve referred to a few times. OvernightRVParking.com is our #1 resource for when were looking for a free place to stop for the night! A quadruple win if you do the modification yourself. I have reorders through RVGEEKS from Jejas Smokers the high pressure quick release. Both quick-connects (high and low pressure) should carry the same flow, and should have no effect on your ability to get proper heat from your grill. They are designed so that you cannot plug a low-pressure device (one without a regulator that was expecting to be supplied with 11 water column (0.5psi) propane pressure) into a high-pressure supply, which could damage the low-pressure device. I cant seem to get their web page to openit says too many redirects. Thanks so much for creating this video and providing links to the parts you used. Again, as near as I can tell, you can stay with the low pressure type as long as you are aware of the issue of not using a low pressure appliance with the mod. Good question! We know the Weber Q grills can be modified that way you can remove the regulator from the grill, allowing it to be connected to the low-pressure propane supply and operate correctly off the RV. Thanks for bringing the issue with the TejasSmokers.com links to our attention! Will MB Sturgis RV Quick-Connect Propane Grill Hose # 100304-120-MBS Arctic Fox 990 Male Quick Disconnect to Femail 3/8 Flare Fitting for Connecting to Grill Recommended Propane Hose to Use on Portable Grill with Quick Connect Theres no ONE way to do this, as each RV likely has a different setup (as evidenced by the fact that your gas coach is much harder to route the hose across the driveline & exhaust than our diesel pusher). These can only be connected to the RVs propane system downstream of the RVs main regulator, which brings propane pressure all the way down to 11 water column, which is about 0.5 PSI. That first attempt used the same type of 11 water column unit thats built onto the grill (which, as we mentioned, equals about 0.4 PSI). That makes this so much easier as you dont lose your gas control valve/knob on the end of you were to bypass the regulator on your grill/smoker, but Im told Ill either lose the ability to adjust to a high temperature because Ive dropped the gas pressure so low via 2 regulators or it will be so low the flame will be like a candle and Ill be able to blow it out. Not sure which Male adapter you mean as this whole setup is a conglomeration of adapters! Thanks Randy. In order to hook up a Blackstone Tailgater to the quick disconnect port on the side of a trailer you should be able to use the MB Sturgis RV Quick-Connect Propane Grill Hose part # 100304-60-MBS or part # if you sell the rig to someone who owns a barbecue WITHOUT a regulator on it (a low pressure device), that already has a quick-connect on it, they could then connect their grill to our high-pressure line. I have a Weber Q100 grill, I have noticed that the flame height is barely different on the high and low setting on the regulator. Also, the 15 PSI regulator yall recommend is on back order- is there another one that would work as well? And when you do click the notification bell so youll get alerted when we upload new videos! Its a double shut-off one with the valve that you can turn to 90 degrees, and one built inside the connection that prevents propane from flowing unless the two sides are connected together. Just an extra safety check, thats all. Hi Michael! Firmly shut off the propane. And Casey is correct to use our exact method, youd need to replace your Weber Q regulator (heres a link to one on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2uGfrn2). The only reason I went with the high pressure connectors is because I am obsessive about these things and decided to eat the cost of the low pressure connectors I got from Amazon even though I knew low pressure connectors would work perfectly well. Sorry if the above is all confusing but we hope it helps! Otherwise, youll risk damaging the grill or, worse yet, starting a fire or causing an explosion. I did a lot of research and the only source was Jejas Smokers. And glad to hear that Winnebago is replacing that valve, even though youre out of warranty. I went to Camping World today and bought the Mr. Heater version of the T Valve. Checking on the web, I see there can be an issue if using a unregulated 20lb tank and converter hose. Free shipping. But I have a question about the grill. Said they always keep their valve open anyway. So far the mod has worked flawlessly, except for a failed regulator which was replaced. 5 Stars ! When I took off the cap it popped. Your parts post refers to tejasgrill.com for the high pressure quick connect. Hi Gene! Hope this is all clear! I called my dealer today to ask what kind of fitting I needed to ask for to hook up to RV grill quick connect fitting gas line for my coleman grill. A Q series grill can only be connected to a propane system that uses a QCC1 style connection, which is the screw on type that most standard propane tanks use Act Fast! I was mislead by the flowrate spec. Your best bet would be too Google to see if anyone has any info on your specific Coleman grill. Enerco Propane Auto-Changeover High Capacity Two Stage Regulator. I have several sets of low pressure connectors as well. Omg! Thanks! If youre having the same problem with the canister as you do with the onboard propane, then you likely have a problem with the grills regulator or flow-control valve. Of course, if it cant provide enough flow the fire put would just have smaller flame (and less heat) than it normally would. Gear, Mods & Upgrades : Miscellaneous Upgrades | Gear, Mods & Upgrades : Propane | 134 |. You should be, Randy. Since those little canisters are so little, that seems just about as likely to happen as not. But if you have the main shut-off closed for any period of time (like overnight) and the bubbles appear, it must be leaking. Which Is The Best RV Air Compressor For You? Thanks to both you and Casey for the explanations. Since the appliance uses propane at a half psi, that is a fair amount of gas. Now we did originally try adding a different regulator in the line before we settled on the 15 PSI unit. Ive done so much research on this topic and Ive gotten 2 solid opinionsyou will need to remove the regulator on the grill or smoker as your gas is already regulated on your travel trailerno, you dont need to remove it, you can connect to the grill or smoker via a throwaway thread where the 5lb tank would connect that goes into the regulator. Looks like I may be ok without removing the regulator on the grill. Boondockers Welcome is like having friends and family everywhere! Limited Supply! Is this correct? However once you decide to go with the high pressure connectors you are committed to them and they are not that easy to find. An unfortunate costly mistake by earlier adaptors. My attached BBQ does have a regulator so I do need to replace with high pressure quick disconnect? Thanks for the advice and will leave alone. One real beauty of those quick releases is that they shut off the flow of propane upon disconnection from the other side, which makes turning off the propane at the tank unnecessary. Glad to hear our videos have been helpful. This RV propane grill quick connect model is 14.2 long, 25.5 wide and 17.5 high. You could try removing them (can be a challenge on the Qs) to clean them out with something like denatured alcohol in case theyve gotten gummed up from oil in the propane. 24/7/365 with no problem. Hello, I needed to make a couple of mods, after hooking up the regulator, I couldnt leave the 20 extension hose connected because it ran in to the slide out gears. three years out and the propane tank is still 1/2 full!? Because if its leaking, some propane would also be going up into the main house system and potentially pressurizing it enough to light the stove. Really like your videos by the way. 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I used another brand of 15 psi regulator and it works just fine. Its an exciting part of the journey! If we had tapped in after/downstream of the RVs onboard regulator, THEN wed have had an issue with double regulation. So we cant speak to any secret since ours just worked and has never leaked. At 15 psi this mod is considered high pressure to supply devices with built in regulators to reduce 15 psi to .5 psi. Thanks for letting us know. MB Sturgis RV Quick-Connect Propane Grill Hose - 120" Long. If you do this mod, be sure to use high pressure couplings, not the low pressure ones normally seen on RV OEM installations. Did you receive our reply to your earlier comment? We know how you feel its confusing, since each time you read something on this topic, it seems to contradict that LAST thing you read! But just to be sure, since I cant seem to go with the high pressure quick connect, I wanted to make sure there were no other mods I needed to make in order to use the low pressure quick connect. Hi Gene. Despite the fact that weve been using our low-pressure quick-connects all this time with no problem, is it possible that they are built less robustly than high-pressure quick connects? Once that pressure is all off the system, a properly sealed-off tank shouldnt let any more propane or pressure into the lines. Since you folks have been doing this a while, maybe you could create some content around specific shops (mobile or otherwise) that you have done business with and had favorable results. Live Chat & Update, Dinner For 4 For Real! Although he seemed to know a lot about this stuff, he was totally stumped by the parts listespecially almost insisting there was no such thing as a 1-20 cylinder thread adapter! Were not 100% sure, which is the other reason we switched the post to high-pressure connects just as an added safety, just in case thats true. Learn how your comment data is processed. So if you leave the grill as is, and use the appropriate connectors/adapters to connect it into the RV, youll want to connect it AFTER (i.e. After reading Casey comments ie low and high pressure connectors, I now see RVGEEKS have changed the connectors parts list to high pressure connections. Made the connections super tight on each end, still leaks. Cant wait to see yall on the new TV series. The MB Sturgis RV Quick-Connect Propane Grill Hose, # 100304-120-MBS, will connect to a quick connect on a RV's LP system and the end can be connected to the regulator on the grill. I ran the stove until the flame went out on each try to ensure there still wasnt pressure in the line between tests. Our WeBoost Drive 4G-X cellular booster, with the 4G-OTR Spring-Mount antenna(watch our install video), is what keeps us connected (so we can upload more videos!) I do believe I understand it now- I appreciate your responses so much. Do you think the barbecue regulator is ok since I will be using the same one again? Will try that and see how it works out. The reason we switched the spec sheet on our post to include a high-pressure quick connect is for the reason Casey mentioned. So if you never run it full-blast, you may be OK. Hi, intresting video and write up. Thanks. wherever we are! You mentioned that the 15 psi regulator will prevent that oily buildup in the hoses that one sees from time to time. ???????? It weighs only 11.6 pounds. And now you can save 10% on your order with Discount Code RVGEEKS! I am using a combustable gas sniffer, pretty reliable. That unit, when combined with the one already in place on the grill was too low for the grill to operate (double regulation). I cant return the Mr Heater quick release that I ordered through RVGEEKS from Amazon as returned expired on Feb 5th. This Generation 2.0 Coleman Roadtrip RV Quick-Connect kit allows you to connect your Coleman Roadtrip LXE, LXX or LX portable propane grill to your RV's regulated propane quick-connect supply Model 250 Quick -disconnect plug hose assembly used for connecting a small grill or I think your set up can be changed some to make that work. The difference is that we tapped into our propane supply before/upstream of the RVs onboard regulator using the Extend-a-Stay Tee. Second, were full-timers, so space is at a premium. The red 15 PSI regulator we added to the line is still much higher pressure than the grill uses, so therefore plenty of pressure to get over to the other side of the RV, and still in need of being regulated down to grill pressure. Catch us on The RVerson Discovery (US), PBS, AppleTV, Amazon Video, Fun Roads TV, Destination America, Wild Pursuit Network (Canada), Google Play, Xbox & YouTubeTV! All of the parts listed are exactly what we used so if a picture looks wrong, the part should still be correct. The trick is to not use two 11 water column regulators in the same line, but rather to step down to 15 PSI for the long run across to the other side of the RV (to prevent oily build-up), and then to step the rest of the way down to the final pressure with the grills own regulator. Hope this helps and let us know what you determine if you go ahead and test with a propane canister. Ok, thanks! The answer is yes and no. Then Im told none of that is true. Overview. notice a difference in flame height or the grill gets hotter), then its something wrong with the flow from the onboard tank and would need some further troubleshooting to try to isolate the part(s) causing the trouble. Your RV or trailer may be equipped with the LP quick-connect. 12FT LP Propane Quick Connect Hose and Conversion Fitting 1/4'' Shutoff Valve. We installed our tee years ago without a problem, and have been using it ever since with no issues. Do you keep the propane line connected to the extend a stay all the time? I also found what looks to be a propane regulator (silver) with a hose- could I use this to attach to bottles or small tanks? You can click on the two images below to view larger versions of the diagrams. Mix a small amount of dish soap into a cup full of water, and very slowly pour that soapy water over the cap, being sure it runs down all sides. It works great. Im so tired of those 1lb bottles, the cost and waste. The way we check for leaks is to mix up a small amount of dish soap into a plastic cup full of water, then pour the soapy water slowly over each and every connection, of course while the propane is turned on and the line under pressure. I said why take a chance just check, its simple. We have not had a single repeat of the oil-in-the-propane-line situation since we installed the 15 PSI regulator about 18 months ago. I have been using the hose set up for several months and it works great. The videos regarding generator maintenance are particularly valuable.