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05-17-2013, 07:59 PM
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Propane issue
Hi everyone, just took our NTU, Jayco Jay Feather x20e camping. First, I am so glad to be back camping again.
I'm not a newbie, have owned a popup before, however having problems with the propane. Tank is full, I'm opening it slowly, connector has been removed from the tank and reseated a dozen times and I can't get any flow to any of the appliances (fridge, stove, water heater, furnance). When I turn on the stove, no hiss of air or gas. Also when turning on the tank, I don't hear the slight hiss as it pressurizes the lines.
To rule out the tank, I grabbed the one off my grill. Works on the grill but not on the camper.
I didn't see any cobwebs or obstructions on the hose connecting the tank. I don't see any master valve besides the one on the tank. I'm thinking failed regulator, but thought that I would post it out here to see if anyone had any other thoughts.
Thanks! Happy camping!
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05-17-2013, 08:09 PM
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I would agree the regulator as well, but thats just my guess.
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05-17-2013, 09:45 PM
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Possibly an obstructed high pressure hose....that's what happened to me this season anyway. You can also check the vents of both stages of the regulator. The first stage vent is a small hole in the back of the regulator, the second stage vent is pointed downward and usually has a screen-like filter. If either vent is obstructed it can shut-down flow.
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05-18-2013, 05:29 AM
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What was obstructing your high pressure hose? Was it disconnected from the tank during storage and a spider or mud wasp made a plug for it?
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05-18-2013, 05:51 AM
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It is likely the check valve in the hose that threads to the tank. I have had to replace mine before for the same issue.
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05-18-2013, 08:19 AM
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I would replace both the pigtail from the tank and the regulator. Both are cheap. Switch them one at a time to see which one actually caused the problem and keep the good part for a spare. I carry a spare one of everything anyway. Don't forget to use yellow thread tape for the pigtail/regulator connection.
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05-18-2013, 10:32 AM
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Propane issue
Thanks for all of the great advice! When I get back to the house will give each of these a try and post back what it was.
Thanks for validating my thinking!
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05-18-2013, 12:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcfarmall
What was obstructing your high pressure hose? Was it disconnected from the tank during storage and a spider or mud wasp made a plug for it?
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Yup...Kept telling myself "dont forget to wrap the hook-up" wont make that mistake again...
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05-20-2013, 08:17 AM
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Either the pressure regulator or the pig-tail. The shut off valve in the pig-tail may be stuck. You might try rapping on something to free it up. If you remove or loosen the pig-tail from the regulator and open the tank a VERY tiny bit there should be some flow before the valve shuts it down.
Bob has a good suggestion too, having spares is a good thing. Having a spare available usually means that the part will never fail.
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05-21-2013, 12:05 AM
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Our trailer had a bad hose from the tank to the regulator. The service tech said it was a common problem if the other side of the regulator works OK.
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05-22-2013, 07:05 PM
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Propane issue
Quote:
Originally Posted by clutch
Our trailer had a bad hose from the tank to the regulator. The service tech said it was a common problem if the other side of the regulator works OK.
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Yes, that was my problem. I got the replacement from Amazon and just installed today......I HAVE GAS NOW!!
Thanks everyone!
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05-22-2013, 08:06 PM
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Glad I could be of help.
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