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Old 07-12-2014, 06:18 PM   #1
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Just got a look under my 73 Argosy 24 and was surprised to see the lpg gas lines exposed beneath the belly pan. Is this normal? Myself I would have put them inside to protect them from road hazards. Granted it is much easier to check for leaks etc. with the lines exposed. I suppose there are good arguments for doing it either way. What was the norm?
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It is exactly the way it should be. Picture in you mind if you will, propane gas laying inside the belly pan of your Argosy...that's why they are outside.


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For safety, it is I critical that all connections are exposed and that the bulk of the tubing is outside of the trailer. Should there be a leak, you want it to dissipate and not build up anywhere.


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Just got a look under my 73 Argosy 24 and was surprised to see the lpg gas lines exposed beneath the belly pan. Is this normal? Myself I would have put them inside to protect them from road hazards. Granted it is much easier to check for leaks etc. with the lines exposed. I suppose there are good arguments for doing it either way. What was the norm?
Outside the belly pan. LP is heavier than air. Ever seen the end results of a boat blowing up due to vapors in the bilge? Not pretty!

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Thanks to all for your responses. Sorry i'm such a noob, asking dumb questions.
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Thanks to all for your responses. Sorry i'm such a noob, asking dumb questions.
Only dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked and causes you pain and suffering.

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Thanks to all for your responses. Sorry i'm such a noob, asking dumb questions.
No such thing as a dumb question. I was just under mine pondering a belly pan removal and "clean out". This story was fresh in my mind so glad to see them there.

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