Adding a connection for an outside cooking burner

[gurrd80]

Any suggestions on adding a quick connection to the propane tanks on a 1996 34 AS. I would like to cook outside with a 2 / 3 burner propane stove. Has anyone done this and what would you suggest?

[Excella CM]

Sure. Both propane tanks feed into the regulator then down a hose to an elbow connecting the copper tubing in the trailer. Replace the elbow with a "T" and a shut off valve. Use whatever fittings are convenient after the valve. You wont need a regulator on your BBQ since the LP is already at trailer pressure, i.e. 11" water pressure or about .3PSI. Very convenient. There used to be a post here with a pic.

[easyride]

I have seen a SOB with a quick disconnect and outside stove I`m sure you could get the kit at an R.V. store.I keep thinking of doing that ,but end up buying the little propane tanks.Why do it today, if I can do it tomorrow. Dave

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by easyride

I have seen a SOB with a quick disconnect and outside stove I`m sure you could get the kit at an R.V. store.I keep thinking of doing that ,but end up buying the little propane tanks.Why do it today, if I can do it tomorrow. Dave

A 20# LP tank full of propane is about $15, and a 1 pound can of the stuff is $2. You save the amount of the cost of the tank ($35 at Camping World) with your first fill-up.

[davidz71]

What about this adapter and then add the hose.

Propane Adapter Tee - Camping World

[Excella CM]

If you use the adapter "T", then you will use the standard regulator that came with your BBQ since you will be getting unregulated LP from the tank.

[peegreen]

I installed a "T" in the line attached to the belly just aft of the front door with a quick disconnect with integral ball valve. The QD is a self sealing unit. My local propane dealer made me a 12' hose with two male disconnect fittings. I use a Weber Baby Q and removed the regulator from the gas control valve since the trailer connection was now low pressure. A female QD on the BBQ valve allows me to quickly connect to the trailer. The propane guys also made the fittings that allow me to use the 1# or 20# bottle with the original regulator all with QD's if I'm away from my trailer. Eventually I'd like to use this setup for a propane converted generator.

[hshovic]

Check this thread for what I did. Works fine.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f45/...tml#post455801

[Wayne&Sam]

I added a T after the regulator on my tanks, providing regulated gas pressure. From there I added a 10' or 12' hose with a shut off and quick connect. I use this for my generator and BBQ. I left the regulators on the BBQ and generator as it doesn't matter if you have two regulators , the first one will regulate, the second just pass through. I can also use the hose on an unregulated device as well. The hose stores easily under the tank cover.

[ArtStream]

Be careful about leaving your Propane extension hose out at night, Raccoons gnawed/punctured mine one night in Jackson Center, OH.

Michael

[peegreen]

Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam

I left the regulators on the BBQ and generator as it doesn't matter if you have two regulators , the first one will regulate, the second just pass through.

I certainly don't claim to be an expert on propane regulators, but.... good friends have the same setup as me with the exception that the regulator is still on their bbq - my burgers cook in half the time that theirs take.

[Wayne&Sam]

Originally Posted by peegreen

my burgers cook in half the time that theirs take.

But do they TASTE better??

[SilverCottage]

Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam

I added a T after the regulator on my tanks, providing regulated gas pressure. From there I added a 10' or 12' hose with a shut off and quick connect. I use this for my generator and BBQ. I left the regulators on the BBQ and generator as it doesn't matter if you have two regulators , the first one will regulate, the second just pass through. I can also use the hose on an unregulated device as well. The hose stores easily under the tank cover.

Can someone tell me where to purchase the fittings to attach to the BabyQ BBQ and the propane carb on my USCarb / Yamaha 2400? I'll be going from a T-fitting under the dual tank regulator.


Thanks!

[peegreen]

My quick disconnect fittings came from fairviewfittings.com. You can't actually purchase the fittings from them as they are the supplier, but you can see their offerings, call them for a local distributer which may be your RV sales/service center.

[3 Dog Nite]

I've been wanting to do this for over a year now. The applications look real easy for a trailer. I've got a MH though. Any thoughts on applying a "T" fitting to the main tank with the same ease & safety as a portable tank? So far I'm leaning toward putting a shutoff after the "T", then a quick disconnect. Then attatching the 12' long flexible hose with a 2nd Quick disconnect. I've never seen these 12' long hoses anywhere. Are they available at most RV stores or do I need to have one custom made?

[SilverCottage]

The bbq department at Lowes carries a 10' natural gas hose for $35 with 1 quick release fitting that I am attempting to adapt as you mentioned. Keep in mind there are several thread types and you need pipe sealant on all the joints and the quick release has a flow direction on it.

This has turned out to be much more of a project than I imagined it would be.

[3 Dog Nite]

I just completed this on my MH. All you need is an Extend-A-Stay fitting & an appliance hose. Plan ahead & buy a long hose. The 5' one the salesman handed me barely clears the curbside awning. Note the unusual kink in this supply line between the fitting & pressure regulator. I'll be replacing this as soon as I find one. The fitting allows me to hook up a smaller tank should the main tank go empty.

[3 Dog Nite]

The Extend-a-Stay fitting has 2 connections. One is for an external LPG supply. The other is for connecting the cooking grill.

[beerrun'r]

Originally Posted by gurrd80

Any suggestions on adding a quick connection to the propane tanks on a 1996 34 AS. I would like to cook outside with a 2 / 3 burner propane stove. Has anyone done this and what would you suggest?

Sure. Works great. I added an RVQII to my A/S, tied in at the LP run heading to the water heater. RVQ has its own 1/4 turn valve/quick disconnect so no trouble. It also has its own regulator. Hang the grill on the side of the camper and cook.