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07-09-2018, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master 
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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LP tank removal for refilling
How? There are wired level sensors on each tank. As usual, the 2018 Classic manual was written pre-Alde and 2018 so it is useless. Do you pry off each sensor and glue back on. There are absolutely NO INSTRUCTIONS! Why did I ever trade in my 2015?
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07-09-2018, 12:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
Ivins
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 424
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Hmmm. the tank sensors on my 2018 Classic has these red inline bullet connectors on the tank sensor lines. Surprised that they are not there, but easy to install if they are missing.
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07-09-2018, 12:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaRon
How? There are wired level sensors on each tank. As usual, the 2018 Classic manual was written pre-Alde and 2018 so it is useless. Do you pry off each sensor and glue back on. There are absolutely NO INSTRUCTIONS! Why did I ever trade in my 2015?
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07-09-2018, 07:19 PM
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Reads a lot
2017 30' Classic
Titusville
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,209
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Maybe posting a photo would help...
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07-09-2018, 07:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaRon
How? There are wired level sensors on each tank. As usual, the 2018 Classic manual was written pre-Alde and 2018 so it is useless. Do you pry off each sensor and glue back on. There are absolutely NO INSTRUCTIONS! Why did I ever trade in my 2015?
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They probably didn't provide instructions because they thought people would be smart enough to know to unplug the single spade terminal wire going to the sensor, unscrew the giant wing nut holding the tank cover in place, remove the tank cover, then unscrew the LP line from the tank, refill, and replace.
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07-09-2018, 07:52 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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LP tank removal for refilling
Don’t forget to turn off the tank valve BEFORE you unscrew the LP line from the tank, please...[emoji3]
And do be nice to one another. We were all unfamiliar with something at some point in our lives, just sayin’
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Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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07-10-2018, 10:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
They probably didn't provide instructions because they thought people would be smart enough to know to unplug the single spade terminal wire going to the sensor, unscrew the giant wing nut holding the tank cover in place, remove the tank cover, then unscrew the LP line from the tank, refill, and replace.
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Ok genius. I did what you said; the wire broke because someone at factory krimped the spade connector. Now I have to repair it.
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07-10-2018, 04:47 PM
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I rest my case.
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07-13-2018, 12:03 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,738
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Hi
The same magic connectors occasionally get a bit oxidized. When that happens, the tank level indicator *should* let you know. The simple fix is to just wiggle things a bit. The more complex fix would be some contact cleaner and maybe some spray lube.
Bob
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07-15-2018, 08:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 25' FB Classic
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 850
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That’s what I like about AS folks. Always willing to help out a newbie. Deltaron welcome to the AS family Look at the wire from the bottle and you should be seeing an connection pull it a part. Never loosen the connection on the bottle.
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07-16-2018, 06:38 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,738
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Hi
If you are pulling the connectors apart, only pull on the body of the connector. Yes, that's a pain. Resist the urge to grab the wires and pull them. If you need to grab the connectors with a pair of pliers, be careful not to crush them. It's fairly easy to mash them permanently together ....
Bob
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07-16-2018, 07:15 AM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaRon
Ok genius. I did what you said; the wire broke because someone at factory krimped the spade connector. Now I have to repair it.
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You have to pull the connectors, not the wires. You pulled the wire out of the crimped connector. That’s your fault not Airstream’s.
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