Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-27-2014, 03:51 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 9
Propane tanks

I have a 26BH that came with 30lb tanks. I want to switch them out to 20lb tanks. I think it will save me a little weight and make it easier to exchange/fill on a trip.

Anyhow I tried to get a new center rod that holds down the tanks, but I can't seem to find one. All are 3/8 diameter on the internet. Thought mine were 1/2 inch but after searching around at Home Depot figured out that it was 1.75mm.

Anyone know why Jayco would use a metric rod and second has anyone done this swap?
popo719 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2014, 05:29 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Highland
Posts: 474
I added dual 20 lbs tanks to my popup. I just bought the tray and the large wing but came with it and I just bought a piece of ready bolt or all thread and it worked great
__________________
Chris Moore
2010 Starcraft/Jayco 297BHS pulled by
2009 Chevy Silverado
chrismoore701 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2014, 04:15 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Iraqvet05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,710
Quote:
Originally Posted by popo719 View Post
Thought mine were 1/2 inch but after searching around at Home Depot figured out that it was 1.75mm.

Anyone know why Jayco would use a metric rod and second has anyone done this swap?

Not sure why Jayco used a metric thread unless they sourced a supplier that does. You could probably take the existing rod to a machine shop, have them cut the rod down and rethread the shortened rod or cut out a section and weld the threaded end back on.
__________________
2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
Iraqvet05 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2014, 05:09 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
mcfarmall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kalamazoo, West Michigan
Posts: 1,817
I'm a machinist and there isn't any metric threaded rod that measures 1.75mm. Are you sure the folks at HD didn't say M12 x 1.75? Inch threads are designated by the major diameter and the number of threads per inch. Metric threads are designated by the major diameter and pitch (distance from crest to crest).

Your tank hold down rod is either a 1/2-13 or an M12 x 1.75 (not likely). The next common size metric is M14 x 2.

Save yourself a bunch of money and just buy a 3' piece of 1/2-13 "all thread" and some matching nuts. Drill out the hole in the tray if you have to and cut the rod to the proper length.

The charge out rate for most machine shops in my area is $75/hr.
__________________
2006 23B Hybrid with 10k round bar WDH
2011 F150 4x4 SCREW Ecoboost, Max Tow, Integrated TBC, 3.73 LS axle, Firestone Ride Rite airbags.
mcfarmall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2014, 05:16 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Clayton4971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 350
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcfarmall View Post
I'm a machinist and there isn't any metric threaded rod that measures 1.75mm. Are you sure the folks at HD didn't say M12 x 1.75? Inch threads are designated by the major diameter and the number of threads per inch. Metric threads are designated by the major diameter and pitch (distance from crest to crest).

Your tank hold down rod is either a 1/2-13 or an M12 x 1.75 (not likely). The next common size metric is M14 x 2.

Save yourself a bunch of money and just buy a 3' piece of 1/2-13 "all thread" and some matching nuts. Drill out the hole in the tray if you have to and cut the rod to the proper length.

The charge out rate for most machine shops in my area is $75/hr.

X-2 agree 100 %
Clayton4971 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2014, 05:39 AM   #6
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 9
Guys,

I just finished switching to the 20lb tanks. The center rod was in fact metric M12 x 1.75. I found one at a local Fastenal and cut it to size. I couldn't cut the original rod because it wasn''t fully threaded, and I would have lost the threads if I cut it. The rod cost me $16. I also bought a 20lb cover to fit better.
popo719 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2014, 08:57 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Arizona City
Posts: 10,127
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcfarmall View Post
I'm a machinist and there isn't any metric threaded rod that measures 1.75mm. Are you sure the folks at HD didn't say M12 x 1.75? Inch threads are designated by the major diameter and the number of threads per inch. Metric threads are designated by the major diameter and pitch (distance from crest to crest).

Your tank hold down rod is either a 1/2-13 or an M12 x 1.75 (not likely). The next common size metric is M14 x 2.

Save yourself a bunch of money and just buy a 3' piece of 1/2-13 "all thread" and some matching nuts. Drill out the hole in the tray if you have to and cut the rod to the proper length.

The charge out rate for most machine shops in my area is $75/hr.
When I changed from 7 gallon tanks to 10 gallon tanks thats what I did. 1/2-13 all thread and matching nuts. Works real good.
__________________
2018 Jayco Jayfeather 27 RL, 2002 Ford excursion, v-10, 3:73 gears 4x4 mine. 2020 Buick Encore Hers, Retired Air Force, now Retired.
Parcany is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:57 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.