Propane Lines - Rubbing on Steel Frame

[Roosevelt008]

Just as a matter of personal preference, I am constantly inspecting my units for possible problems to find them before a problem arises. The other day I found our propane lines had been poorly installed where they pass by the spring mounts. Jayco basically used the fresh water tank drain line as a mechanism to hold the propane lines. This led to the propane lines rubbing against the steel frame. Over time, this would rub a hole in them obviously causing a gas leak. I bought a heavy duty piece of rubber hose, cut it in half length ways, slipped it over and lightly tightened with hose clamps (I'll include pics soon of my fix).

I emailed Jayco the picture of the problem. They just said my file was noted and didn't seem too worried. In my opinion, people need to know about this.

I also checked all my propane lines where they come up out of the floor. I credit Jayco with installing plastic collars to prevent the propane lines rubbing against the wood floor.

Hope this helps, and I would advise other to do a quick check. Fix is easy and cheap too.

[norty1]

Another thing to check are the brake wires.

They are normally routed thru a hole in the axle and out a hole on the other side. Make sure that those holes have grommets on each end and install them if they don't. Over time the metal on wire insulation can wear out the insulation and cause strange brake problems.

[Roosevelt008]

Good advice Norty1. Thanks, I will def check that as well

[Marine71-76]

Check for corrosion on the brake wires as well, including near/inside the wire nut connections.