AI 2014 Propane not flowing

[Hammertime]

Hello! For the past two weeks, our generator has not been running consistently and now my stove will not light. I don't hear a flow of propane at all and I just filled the tank. Generator will not turn on either. I tried switching the outside shut off valve a few times and wiping it down with a rag in case debris prevented it from making contact. Still no flow of propane on the stove. Anyone know of possible issues? Thanks!

[UKDUDE]

Make sure the coach batteries are not disconnected since that also shuts off the propane solenoid.

[73shark]

With the house batteries on, you should be able to hear the valve click when it's turned on.

[Hammertime]

Thanks for help. I did check the batteries and made sure all was on. I ended up taking a damp rag and really wiped the shut off area front and back and now I have propane on my stove again! Sensitive thing.

[tcrum]

Sometimes when you change the tank you have to purge the air out of the lines. I turn all the stove burners on until I smell gas and the burner can light.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by Blackpearl

Thanks for help. I did check the batteries and made sure all was on. I ended up taking a damp rag and really wiped the shut off area front and back and now I have propane on my stove again! Sensitive thing.

You may have a regulator problem. I doubt the cleaning of the shut-off area had any effect. There was a recall on sone propane regulators on 2013-2014 models. Might be worth having it checked.


- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by tcrum

Sometimes when you change the tank you have to purge the air out of the lines. I turn all the stove burners on until I smell gas and the burner can light.

We don't change tanks on our Interstates and other motorhome models. There is a single ASME frame mounted propane tank under the vehicle that gets filled remotely when needed.


- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

[tcrum]

May still have some air to get out of the lines if if ran dry

[glenrms]

I'd suspect a regulator shutdown due to sudden pressure into line. Check out this YouTube video. It pertains to BBQs but applies to all propane devices. In a nutshell, disconnect the hose from the tank to relieve regulator pressure, reconnect, turn propane on slowly and it only needs about 1/2 turn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RiqxLTUSU8

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by glenrms

In a nutshell, disconnect the hose from the tank to relieve regulator pressure, reconnect, turn propane on slowly and it only needs about 1/2 turn.

There is no disconnecting the hose from the tank on a built-in ASME tank on an Airstream Interstate. There is no hose to disconnect, only a rigid pipe. There is no turning the propane on slowly, only a solenoid switch that is either on or off with no in-between.

There are a lot of things on a trailer that are the same as on a motorhome, but the propane system isn't one of them.

[Hammertime]

Originally Posted by Boxster1971

You may have a regulator problem. I doubt the cleaning of the shut-off area had any effect. There was a recall on sone propane regulators on 2013-2014 models. Might be worth having it checked.


- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

Hi Mike. This makes a lot of sense. We had taken the van in before on suspicion that the shut off valve was not operating properly. They couldn't find anything so they informed us to wipe the area down to keep debris off the switch. Sounded a bit too easy. Our propane randomly shut off again during our trip yesterday. My husband said that the shut off switch is bad and needs to be replaced. Do you know if I can find this part online or even if a generic part can be used? Thanks

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by Blackpearl

Hi Mike. This makes a lot of sense. We had taken the van in before on suspicion that the shut off valve was not operating properly. They couldn't find anything so they informed us to wipe the area down to keep debris off the switch. Sounded a bit too easy. Our propane randomly shut off again during our trip yesterday. My husband said that the shut off switch is bad and needs to be replaced. Do you know if I can find this part online or even if a generic part can be used? Thanks

I think the switch is fairly standard. The one on my 2013 model has a rubber cover over it to keep out the elements. Finding a switch that is water proof might be an issue. If all else fails you can get a new switch from an Airstream dealer - it will just more expensive. Just search for a SPST water proof/resistant switch.


- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

[73shark]

This would work:
https://www.amazon.com/Toggle-Switch...8MQWCT4T99VD5M

[Hammertime]

I wanted to thank everyone for their help. We overnighted the toggle switch and installed it and both stove top and generator seem to be working as they should. Many thanks to those who take the time to respond. Without this forum, I think we would have sold our AI by now as we live in an area where even the "certified airstream" dealership has no idea how our little rig works.