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01-02-2007, 01:48 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 429
M.O.C. #5757
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BBQ gas supply addition
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.
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01-02-2007, 02:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posts: 1,303
M.O.C. #6263
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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
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01-02-2007, 02:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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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
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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01-02-2007, 07:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 970
M.O.C. #4976
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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
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01-03-2007, 03:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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JH, nice job, using your 'noggin.
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01-03-2007, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posts: 1,303
M.O.C. #6263
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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
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01-03-2007, 04:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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noneck, I think he removed the BBQ grill's regulator. Had to laugh at your streetside rain comment!!
Ozz
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01-03-2007, 06:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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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.
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01-03-2007, 06:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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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.
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01-03-2007, 06:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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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
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01-03-2007, 08:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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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.
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01-03-2007, 08:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Ahhhh - I see Michael. Good idea.
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01-03-2007, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Weatherford
Posts: 1,383
M.O.C. #9
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bsmeaton
Wonder why it can't just be a standard feature.
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I guess we need to take that up with Rich's RVIA !!
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01-03-2007, 10:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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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.
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01-03-2007, 10:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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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.
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01-03-2007, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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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.
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01-03-2007, 11:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 970
M.O.C. #4976
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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
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01-03-2007, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Quote:
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.
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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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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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01-03-2007, 12:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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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!
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01-03-2007, 07:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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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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