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07-13-2014, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
1968 22' Safari
Buda
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Gas line protection
I know this was covered a couple of years ago, but has anyone had any experience with spiral hose wrap
What other options have you used for protecting 3/8" and 1/2" copper tubing
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David & Diane
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07-14-2014, 03:18 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
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Mine is almost 40 years old and has traveled tens of thousands of miles and hasn't needed protecting...
I need to replace some valves due to corroding but other than that the line is fine and pretty well protected by mounted tight to the bell pan.
Aaron 
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07-14-2014, 07:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
Buda
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Wahoonc, we are setting up a high ground clearance unit
Trying to avoid issues like bottoming out in a dip and also we want to get a little further off the beaten path, so I thought to try and keep holes out of gas lines.
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David & Diane
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07-14-2014, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
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The instructions for my water heater called for a 3/4" line, so I ran black pipe.
Raised my trailer up 3" too, this really helps to minimize the donkey drag.
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07-14-2014, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
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I would recommend the black pipe as well for durability.
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07-14-2014, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
The instructions for my water heater called for a 3/4" line, so I ran black pipe.
Raised my trailer up 3" too, this really helps to minimize the donkey drag.
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J.Morgan, what do you mean by "donkey drag?"
Thanks, Bob
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07-14-2014, 11:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
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Dragging the rear end of the trailer through a deep dip or steep driveway.
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07-14-2014, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
Buda
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Thanks for the recommendations, but I already bought and started to install the copper tubing, wanted to run lines thru floor before installing cabinets. The spiral wrap is expensive, was looking for a cheaper alternative.
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07-14-2014, 11:27 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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If you are talking about the propane lines, I wrapped them with vinyl tubing. It is available at any big box store selling hardware. I split it along one side and clamped it on with hose clamps. There are also clamps holding the copper and I loosened those to hold the vinyl too. If anything hits the copper pipe, I hope the vinyl will absorb and spread the force.
Gene
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07-15-2014, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
Buda
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Has anyone used regular garden hose?
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