Avoid Breaking Camp To Refill Your RV Propane Tank With This Handy Propane Fitting Bypass Kit 

Terry, if you don't want to put the timer on, couldn't you just turn off the water heater when you start taking your shower?

I'm in the same ish boat, or should I say RV hahah. But I just got a new RV and have been cooking from the electric appliances but no more after I get this duedad, I'll be cooking on my very own gas stove in no time.

Get a back up Big Buddy series portable propane heater,in case your furnace stops at 2am in winter.Big Buddy or Portable Buddy can also run of a #20 white grill tank,with 12' hose run through cracked window for a little fresh air.They are safe for indoor use,and really kick out fast efficient heat.Really a must have as backup. RU-vid is full of videos

Yes, I did a job about a month ago where somebody had used Teflon tape on a flare fitting. The tape pinched off and fouled out the regulator. This caused them to need a new regulator simply because they didn't know what they were doing. So hopefully my videos will help get the word out on how to do it correctly.

Hi Nathan, Make sure to check out Darren's tool page on our website with even more awesome tools: myrvworks.com/resources/darrens-tool-list/ Happy Camping My RV Works Media Team

"probably' should turn off main tank valve when drilling in this vicinity(especially BEFORE you sniffed for leaks)

Thanks for explaining, yeah I have the flame king kit and bottles so I understand what you mean.

You couldn't be more correct. I have never seen a "professional" use channel locks in place of an actual open end wrench.

@Frank Hayward, you made some good points. I'm a little concerned that people may postpone adjusting their regulator since they need to return it to the original configuration in order to access it. I noticed that he also created an open space where rocks can hit the regulator from underneath now that the shelf no longer provides100% protection.

@@mthewolf1095 A flare nut wrench is the best tool for this application.

@@mthewolf1095 Depends on if that professional had access to tools. He could just happen to be there at the campground and using whatever tools the owner had in his RV. In that case, the universe didn't implode because he used channel locks.

@@blackgravitycinema Then that is NOT a professional, PERIOD.

I agree for the most part, but those Knipex jaws are designed different than Channel Locks.

And what is the appropriate wrench?

You can 10000% use channel locks. Especially the knipex he has here.

Settle down, Frances.

Knipex jaws are the exception, they don't chew up brass fittings. Wonderful invention. I actually made my own smooth jaw with flats 40 years ago for myself. Never thought they would catch on.😂

What is the name / brand of the Regular

Hi Ron, Thanks for the question. I have been collecting some old regulators for an upcoming video I am planning where I will disassemble them and provide even more details on what makes them work. Inside the clam shell is a rubber diaphragm. Over time that diaphragm will fatigue. Also heat and cold play into the regulator's performance and accuracy. So to help combat these variables, and to verify your LP appliances are receiving the correct pressure, it is good practice to verify and adjust the regulator at the beginning of the season and replace them every 10 years. I can state for the record that most of the older RV's I work on, that still have their original regulators installed, are way out of adjustment. I present RV preventative maintenance seminars at RV parks and rally's etc and offer discounts to folks to perform this service. 80% are out of adjustment! Some not by much but it will affect the LP appliances all the same. Also, for the record, most new regulators I replace are not adjusted correctly either. Think of checking the air in your tires. Thanks for the comment and Happy Camping! Cheers, Darren Koepp

@@MyRVWorks THANKS! I never knew the regulator could be adjusted or there are rubber seals & whatever that could easily decay over time. Seems like i best have my 22yr old regulator checked! Question : After filling my propane tank a couole months back, i noticed my stove top burners are much stronger (bigger flame) where i had noticed they had become weaker over time. Even the fridge burns hotter again and is thus colder. Could that be an indication of a regulator issue? Seems like it could. No leaks in system, etc..

If your choose to make a video about something, do it right.

You know it's not like there's a 5 pound barbell on it.....it'll be fine!

The regulator is not supported in the original factory installation. Only the plastic cover was attached to the metal plate of the large cylinder. And that cover weighs very little.

Cerrar todas las llaves y dejar que la barbacoa consuma todo el gas de las mangueras.

Yes, it does sound like you have a faulty valve. For your area, if a shop/dealer will not perform that task for you, look for a place that supplies LP tanks, like for houses and businesses. They may have a certified tank technician that can get that done. I know that the dealership that I worked at did not perform work on the actual tank due to licensing and training issues.

@@MyRVWorks you can also check for equipment rental yards. They have folks on hand to repair tanks or at least troubleshoot. Ours isn't certified but they have well over 40yrs experience. Plus our onboard tank is exempt from certification which is great as long as i find a good propane tech person.

There is a way to do this, it's outlined in the NFPA 1192 chapter 5. It's very complicated and involves holding the tank upside down and using special hoses. Not really practical for RVers.

I'm new at this what when where and how do I get an answer?

Elevate and rotate. The 5 gal tank need to be above and inverted as you are draining fluid from the 5 gal to the onboard tank. (you can use the same process to fill small camp stove bottles - though they have a fairly short life span due to metal fatigue of filling and discharging)

We sure have, but more specifically we don't focus on the make and model of the RV, we mostly focus on the make and model of the individual systems within the RV. So, things like water heater, furnace, refrigerator, those aren't particularly specific to your RV manufacturer those are specific to the manufacturer of the appliance. And that is where we focus most of our time and talent.

That's very strange, if it's not too much trouble could you remove that added piece and see if it works correctly and then add the piece back? That will tell you if there's a defect. I'm wondering if there may not be some issue with the water heater itself. I don't see the connection between adding this item and the water heater not working if the stove is working. Here's a link to my water heater playlist. Perhaps something here will help you troubleshoot that Appliance. ru-vid.com/group/PLk44vSl27TRDhGFiTI7MnrHqlE3mk7Xa5

You know JACK about insurance. Insurance covers YOUR NEGLIGENCE. DUH! When you are driving drunk, texting and driving, not paying attention. Get it? Blowing thru a stop sign, speeding, driving on bald tires. None of these "invalidate" your insurance and are FAR more serious than adding a propane fill port.

@@TheBandit7613 Insurance policies can include exceptions.

@@TheBandit7613 Another example is re home owner's insurance. Per Allstate: "If the contractor simply does a poor job...standard policy typically *excludes faulty or inadequate workmanship* from its protections..."

If anyone is interested, the Allstate article is titled: "Property Damage Caused By A Contractor: Will Insurance Cover It?"

Never keep a 20# White Grill propane tank inside any RV/Dwelling/ etc.

if you want to connect a portable LP tank to it you need to be before the regulator as the portable tank does not have one.

Hi CKS, sorry for the late reply. Here you go: amzn.to/3nocqn0 (note: we get a small commission for this amazon affiliate link)

I greatly appreciate and value your comment! Links to tools and parts I reference in the video’s is something that has been discussed in our office meetings many times. We are considering doing it in future uploads but want to make sure it fits with our purpose of making the video’s in the first place. I am careful not to turn my tech video’s into commercials - there are enough channels trying to market and push so many things. My reason for the channel is not to be yet another ‘me-too’ product reviewer. There are several different MFG’s that make these add-on adaptors each with different features and benefits. I try to focus on the tech side of things and let folks know they have options. From that I hope they get value from what I share and decide to go deeper in making their own choice on what is best for them. I really appreciate you and your comment! Thanks for watching and happy camping! Cheers, Darren Koepp

@@Questionmarks237 Thanks for the link

@@Questionmarks237 ya $25 in usa and $70 in canada.... sigh*

Not really with just using those as tools. It's a function of the gas law. You would need more pressure to fill your tank and the smaller cylinders just don't have it. That is why on these adapters there's a way to turn off your tank so all of the lp pressure can be used from the cylinder instead.

Yes. Install another valve on the regulator side. Close both valves. Attach pony tank. With the tank upside down. Open both tank valves. The liquid will flow to the tank until the pressure equalizes. Ease open the tank vent and it will allow the liquid to push out vapors. Filling the tank. Ps I'm not giving instructions or advise. Just saying how I would do it.

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Looks like no.

Part #, please!!!

@@jimthacker1732 search this on Amazon. Stanbroil Propane Brass Tee Adapter Kit with 4-Port with 5-feet and 12-feet Hose for Motorhome or RV

I bet you could. I will try it and try to make a video of it.

No.

He said in another comment no because 20lb tank didn't have enough pressure to do so. My on board tank is empty too so I was hoping it could.

That has to do with moisture or water getting inside of the regulator. We need to make sure that any of that can drain out. Inside the regulator is a rubber diaphragm that needs to be allowed to move with atmospheric pressure, temperature, and altitude changes Etc. If water moisture gets inside and freezes, that could render that entire regulator useless, and it can allow full pressure into the RV gas system.

@@MyRVWorks thank you

Are you kidding me, you're going to get hung up on the title that I give a video. Happy camping

not worth trying to build a setup to try & fill from those small 20gal tanks. If you just connect them inline as Darren indicates the pressures will try & equalize. That results in a pressure drop because the primary tank is huge compared to the canister. The idea here seemed obvious. Idea seems to build a simple backup way to still have propane if the main tank empties and it's a hassle or impossible to break camp yo fill it up. Plus he added the ability to connect external items to that tank.

@@MyRVWorks He might not, but I am. The only reason I watched this video was because I wanted to see what the title said. The video, while informative and helpful, is not on the same topic. Apparently, as you mentioned in a comment further down the page, you CAN'T refill your tank without breaking camp, at least not from a 20/30 lb. cylinder. If that's the case, now I know that I will have to make sure to budget my gas very carefully during cold weather.

I agree. False click bait titles ruin RU-vid. Just be accurate and nobody will come here on false pretenses like 99% did.

When you fill any tank from a distributor, it is pumped into the tank under higher pressure. Adding another tank doesn't supply that same pressure. It will just equalize.