Firepit hose extension help

Jeffp60 · 03-20-2022, 11:37 AM

Suggestions, thoughts,HELP !

I know >20ft isn't recommended but I have read these worked fine attached to 20ft.
Dw bought a DESTINATION 5995 PIT. The hose on it is a 5/16 hose (3/4 in nut). I need a 12 ft hose to connect to quick connect hose on tt .
I need to quick connect to original on tt(it's in front of trailer) (20ft hose)
Do I get 5/16 or 3/8 hose ? (Considering 20ft run).
What size is fitting?
Front of trailer --quick connect female---20ft hose---quick connect---12ft hose---(what size fitting?)--- pit

CAG · 03-20-2022, 01:22 PM

I have that same fire pit and love it. Looking at Amazon, this is recommended as a buy with the firepit. Don't know if that is what you want but Amazon has about everything to go with it. ALSO:the fire pit already has a regulator on it. If you attach to the RV quick connect you will then be double regulated and have too low of gas pressure.

https://www.amazon.com/GASPRO-Connec...7FRYP6HS&psc=1

CAG · 03-20-2022, 01:24 PM

I use the extension hose I mentioned on the Bar-B-Q, from the quick connect but have removed the regulator on the Weber.

Jeffp60 · 03-20-2022, 01:59 PM

Thanks Cag.

GHen · 03-20-2022, 04:05 PM

I can tell you I installed a 1/4 “ line and it’s too small for the fire pit we have, flame is only half from when using the ordinal connection from a separate tank, I suggest you go with 3/8”

Jeffp60 · 03-20-2022, 07:23 PM

Thanks ghen, that helps.
Think I'll go with BUY AND TRY .
Stick with 3/8 hose and hope flare nut fits

JB13502 · 03-21-2022, 06:47 AM

Just my opinion, Jeff, but I don't like using my coach propane for our fire ring. I usually carry two spare 20# propane tanks with me for the fire ring and gas grill.

Early on in our RV experience, we ran out of propane because we were using the RV propane for our fire ring and grill. Long story short, we ran out of propane. Since we were dry camping, that meant no hot water or refrigerator.

Fortunately, I did have my little Honda 2000. But my lesson was learned. 20 pound tanks can be easy swapped at many convenience stores; not so for 30 pound tanks.

Jeffp60 · 03-21-2022, 08:09 AM

Thanks jb,
We don't normally dry camp, won't use if we do.

Stan&Sharon · 03-21-2022, 08:14 AM

Check with these folks at https://propanegear.com/
If you email your question, their reply could be within a few minutes:
info@propanegear.com

SloPoke · 03-21-2022, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB13502

Just my opinion, Jeff, but I don't like using my coach propane for our fire ring. I usually carry two spare 20# propane tanks with me for the fire ring and gas grill.

Early on in our RV experience, we ran out of propane because we were using the RV propane for our fire ring and grill. Long story short, we ran out of propane. Since we were dry camping, that meant no hot water or refrigerator.

Fortunately, I did have my little Honda 2000. But my lesson was learned. 20 pound tanks can be easy swapped at many convenience stores; not so for 30 pound tanks.

We had the same experience on our prior MH. We will never connect anything to the motorhome that uses the on-board propane beyond the existing fixtures. Not to say that we haven't used the "stay-a-while" adapter to add propane capacity - but we learned the hard way.

GHen · 03-21-2022, 09:27 AM

One more I don’t see covered, if you do use the extension for a fire pit or BBQ, remember to only have one regulator in your line. You will need to remove the regulator at the appliance and replace with a quick connect. Your required types of fitting will vary.

Jeffp60 · 03-21-2022, 04:20 PM

Ghent, I got a new 12 ft for the pit. That is the one I was trying to figure out the fitting size.

CAG · 03-21-2022, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GHen

One more I don’t see covered, if you do use the extension for a fire pit or BBQ, remember to only have one regulator in your line. You will need to remove the regulator at the appliance and replace with a quick connect. Your required types of fitting will vary.

Actually, I covered that in one of the first posts after the OPs original.

I have two 40s, one of which is connected to the RV with the stay/play connection. Everything in the RV and connected to the quick connect is running from the 40 which is changed out and refilled needed. Therefore, the main RV tanks is not used while parked. Simple reason is I don't want to have to take everything down to go to town and fill propane.

Bandit12 · 04-06-2022, 04:18 PM

I've never heard of keeping a propane extension hose under 20 feet in length. I have two 24 foot hoses plus a 12 foot hose on my Blackstone. I have one 24 foot hose on my fire pit because when I asked for a propane quick connect on out trailer, I should have been more specific. The dealer added one, but its at the front of the trailer, forward of the front door near the bedroom. The kitchen and dining area are at the rear of the coach. Since I like to cook outdoors near the kitchen so my DW can hand things out to me, I run one 24 foot hose from the front of the coach to the rear. I also have a Y connector I can attach at the port on the trailer or at the end of the first extension hose. In theory, the longest run on this setup is 48 feet. I have done this without issue.

**norty1** · 04-06-2022, 06:38 PM

Do you find that a lot of propane is wasted with all the long hoses?

Bandit12 · 04-06-2022, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by norty1

Do you find that a lot of propane is wasted with all the long hoses?

I don't believe so. Then again, we used to camp in a popup camper and would blow thru a 20lb bottle in the course of a weekend. When we moved up to a hybrid, I was surprised at how little propane we went thru. Now with a full hard sided travel trailer and two 30lb bottles, I haven't noticed any increase in consumption. I did add a pair of Mopeka tank sensors to the tanks so I can monitor the level of propane we have at any given time.

Jeffp60 · 04-06-2022, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit12

I've never heard of keeping a propane extension hose under 20 feet in length. I have two 24 foot hoses plus a 12 foot hose on my Blackstone. I have one 24 foot hose on my fire pit because when I asked for a propane quick connect on out trailer, I should have been more specific. The dealer added one, but its at the front of the trailer, forward of the front door near the bedroom. The kitchen and dining area are at the rear of the coach. Since I like to cook outdoors near the kitchen so my DW can hand things out to me, I run one 24 foot hose from the front of the coach to the rear. I also have a Y connector I can attach at the port on the trailer or at the end of the first extension hose. In theory, the longest run on this setup is 48 feet. I have done this without issue.

Someone posted 24ft max somewhere when I was researching. Said it loses pressure.

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