BBQ gas supply addition - Montana Owners Club

drjjj · 01-02-2007, 01:48 PM

I would like to add some type of device to the propane system of my 3400RL that will allow me to tap into it for a gas grill. Has anyone done this without having to "butcher" the coach? TIA.

noneck · 01-02-2007, 02:01 PM

Yup, All can be had at CW or any RV parts shop...see pic below. I put the "Y" tap on the curb side tank and connect the hose when in camp, drop out bottom and hook to Wally World $19.99 grill. Been doing it for years...often when grill gets gummy, I put in garbage and buy a brandy new one.
Chuck

Trailer Trash 2 · 01-02-2007, 02:40 PM

I have one just like Chuck and love it, the only thing that I watch out for is the oil that will accumalate in the hose from the propain, it will plug up a regulator and the jet/orface. to remidy this I always purge the hose before I store it.

TT2

JH Sechelt · 01-02-2007, 07:07 PM

I added a gas kwik connect into my propane line. just put a tee where the elbow was on the right side of the trailer under the propane bottle.
It has it's own little shut off handle and everything. Took the regulator off the BBQ ( just use the regulator on the trailer).
Works great.

J&D

Ozz · 01-03-2007, 03:09 AM

JH, nice job, using your 'noggin.

noneck · 01-03-2007, 04:25 AM

Ok, Hold the phone here sec...JH
Con's - Regulating already regulated pressure will not allow use of high BTU burner as flow is limited. Mine will provide full fow.
Pro's - Your setup uses both tanks and gets connection to curb side...handy, mine is handy until curb side runs out then I cook in the rain on street side (or shutdown LP and swap tanks).
Chuck

Ozz · 01-03-2007, 04:43 AM

noneck, I think he removed the BBQ grill's regulator. Had to laugh at your streetside rain comment!!
Ozz

bsmeaton · 01-03-2007, 06:16 AM

J&D - Nice Job!

I noticed that type of connection as standard on the Outbacks that have an outside kitchen option. Wonder why it can't just be a standard feature.

Anyway - I'm going to follow your lead and add one while plumbing in the LP generator. My little Road trip grill really consumes the fuel and will empty a disposal cylinder with each use.

snfexpress · 01-03-2007, 06:24 AM

I added one of those propane guages to the extend-a-stay kit from CW. The reason was so that I could remove the hose from the tank with my hand instead of having to get the wrench out every time it needed refilling.

bsmeaton · 01-03-2007, 06:41 AM

Michael,

Are you talking about the on board tanks? Mine were hand turn connections on my 2003. Did something change on the newer ones?

Brad

snfexpress · 01-03-2007, 08:25 AM

Brad,

The extend-a-stay hose that I purchased did not have the hand turn connection on the end of the hose, thus the reason for the propane guage.

bsmeaton · 01-03-2007, 08:30 AM

Ahhhh - I see Michael. Good idea.

VanMan · 01-03-2007, 08:48 AM

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quote:Originally posted by bsmeaton

Wonder why it can't just be a standard feature.

I guess we need to take that up with Rich's RVIA !!

indy roadrunner · 01-03-2007, 10:30 AM

I'm sorry folks but I am still going to carry the external tank. I know extra weight and all that but I set my cooking grill up at least 10 - 20 ft away from the camper. You see when I am cooking the term "flaming steaks" takes on a new meaning. Some what of a fire hazard if you know what I mean. I wouldn't even think about cooking under my awning, it would go up in flames for sure. When a char-broil I sometimes set off smoke detectors 4 or 5 campers away.

bsmeaton · 01-03-2007, 10:47 AM

hahhahahhaha - now that's what I call FLAME BROIL! With that kind of fire, you probably shouldn't have any propane, spouses, children, or pine trees within 1,000 ft.

indy roadrunner · 01-03-2007, 11:17 AM

Hey my wife is like a God to me. I give her burnt offerings all the time. She flames me all the time so I flame her back.

Back on topic - why does those propane fittings and hoses have to cost so much? You would think they were made out of gold.
In spite of my rederick I think a long hose attached to the curb tank is a good idea.

JH Sechelt · 01-03-2007, 11:51 AM

Phil,

I don't think I spent more then $50 on the whole set up. Few black pipe fittings... 1/2 Tee, 1/2 X 6" nipple, 1/2 X 3/8 reducer. Male & Female kwik connect fittings & a 12' Propane hose. Oh yea a pkg of 4 - 1" rubber table feet. One fits over the Kwik connect just perfectly as a dust cover.

J&D

Trailer Trash 2 · 01-03-2007, 11:56 AM

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quote:Originally posted by indy roadrunner

I'm sorry folks but I am still going to carry the external tank. I know extra weight and all that but I set my cooking grill up at least 10 - 20 ft away from the camper. You see when I am cooking the term "flaming steaks" takes on a new meaning. Some what of a fire hazard if you know what I mean. I wouldn't even think about cooking under my awning, it would go up in flames for sure. When a char-broil I sometimes set off smoke detectors 4 or 5 campers away.

I like that idea also,

I also like the portability and cooks area of choice. like the wind is a big decision maker of area.
Me enjoying the Cook stove.

TT2
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snfexpress · 01-03-2007, 12:32 PM

As for price, even though I bought mine at CW, when I was at a propane store (buying propane), I inquired about making a longer hose so I can move the bbq around more easily. No problem, they said. I asked how much, they said about a buck a foot plus a few bucks for the fittings!

dsprik · 01-03-2007, 07:06 PM

I thought about the CW setup, then settled for just buying those little green bottle thingys (16.9 oz). $2.75 lasts a month - sometimes longer. My motto - always have a spare. I hate an interrupted supper. We cook most everything on our grill. Seems like the cheaper way to go - for us anyway. We have the Weber Baby Q. Maybe if we had a bigger grill...

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