Melbourne external propane connection

[TWG]

Hello! My 2017 Melbourne has a connector under the propane tank that could be used to fuel a gas grill, firepit, etc. My question is can I use the same connector to take propane from a DOT tank if I were to run out in the main tank. If so, what hose/connector would I need and are there any valves to adjust to get it to draw from the DOT tank?

Thank you!

[Pfflyer]

I was thinking of adding a connection for external grill or fireplace to my 2016. If yours is after the regulator I would say no. If that connection is before the regulator I don't know.

[Pfflyer]

Do you have a picture of your set-up?

[TWG]

I will take one and post it when I can, unfortunately, she is in the shop AGAIN due to the ongoing chassis battery drain issue. Parked for two days, wouldn't start.

[KST-184BH]

Hate to be late to the party and that this is my first post since purchasing my Melboune a few months back - - - however I also had this question. i guess my concern (possible future post to follow) was that there were 3 items on the 2016 Brochure (still found on-line today) that are not actually included on the rig (including an external propane/grill connection).

Seems this very small print statement at the bottom covers any liability:
"All information in this brochure is the latest available at the time of publication approval. Jayco reserves the right to make changes and
to discontinue models without notice or obligation."

I guess my question is: "is this a common practice"?
Sorry to hijack the thread.
Thanks

[Pfflyer]

Originally Posted by KST-184BH

Hate to be late to the party and that this is my first post since purchasing my Melboune a few months back - - - however I also had this question. i guess my concern (possible future post to follow) was that there were 3 items on the 2016 Brochure (still found on-line today) that are not actually included on the rig (including an external propane/grill connection).

Seems this very small print statement at the bottom covers any liability:
"All information in this brochure is the latest available at the time of publication approval. Jayco reserves the right to make changes and
to discontinue models without notice or obligation."

I guess my question is: "is this a common practice"?
Sorry to hijack the thread.
Thanks

Congratulations on your Melbourne purchase. I will have to dig it out but I don't recall seeing a reference to an external connection in the brochure or manual. What other features are you talking about?

Yes it is common practice in this sue happy country.

[williamwynia]

If the connection is after your regulator, you cannot add a propane tank there. However, there is a kit called the "extended stay" which is installed in between your tank and your regulator. This kit comes with a hose that will allow you to hook up to an external propane tank. I have this and it works great, when I park my RV for long periods of time I can use an external tank instead of the one built in. Here is a link from Amazon of the one that I bought, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. If you do not feel comfortable installing it, I took mine to the dealership and they installed it for me.

[pconroy]

Originally Posted by KST-184BH

I guess my question is: "is this a common practice"?
Sorry to hijack the thread.
Thanks

I don't know how common it is - last time I read about it was when some Greyhawk owners noticed that their King external TV antennas did not have the signal meter.

I can see this approach cutting both ways - if Jayco plunks a Gen III heater in my motorhome, instead of a Gen II, I'd be happy. If I really wanted the Signal Strength meter, then I'd be bummed.

A motorhome is such a collection of stuff from a wide variety of vendors, I can see why Jayco wants (or needs) the latitude.

[KST-184BH]

This is the link to the brochure:

https://www.jayco.com/tools/archive/...and-downloads/

The items missing, explanation from the dealer/Jayco as well as my responses are below.
Sadly after the sale (drove from Houston to Ft. Worth to purchase “sight unseen” ) the dealer threw me on the back burner.
Took 3-4 weeks to get any answers, which I really hope originated from Jayco.

From: 'Greg Robertson' <grobertson@vogtrv.com>
To:
Cc: 'ron_landis@jayco.com' <ron_landis@jayco.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: FW: Jayco 24K

Jayco called me yesterday. I only found out why you don't have the features.

Only one Melbourne received a toilet with a sprayer and that was the prototype.
(ME) Very strange, they really should have updated their online brochure. I do see this in extra small print: Jayco reserves the right to make changes and to discontinue models without notice or obligation. Just not sure why they don’t remove this information from the on-line brochure, I could fix this using Adobe Pro in 2 minutes.

The grill propane prep was a mid-year change.
(ME) So you are telling me I could go look at a newer 2016 or 2017 & find a grill connection?

And the MP3 jack was replaced by a USB port.
(ME)It does have a USB port, but I had to remove the stereo and connect the cable to the rear, then run it to the front. Jayco doesn’t perform the service beforehand (or hook-up the Bluetooth microphone).

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I have had some good experiences so far in the Melbourne (hopefully positive posts to follow) but my time in the Forum has been quite limited in 4 years.