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Old 03-29-2009, 03:09 PM   #21
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I actually run a BBQ from a rig on the side of my trailer that is intended for those disposable 1lb propane bottles. Instead of those, I installed a propane T between my propane tank and trailer regulator hose. This T takes a propane extension hose and connects directly to my BBQ with the same fitting as the 1lb propane bottles. Since it is on the high pressure side of the regulator, no issue. The restriction orifice in the BBQ regulatortakes care of it. I have seen hoses like this up to 20 feet long.
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I think that connection on high pressure side is way easier than trying to utilize low pressure quick connector which if I remember correctly was an option on my Bigfoot.

It is way easier for my stove and but it is also easier to connect my Kuuma BBQ. Connecting low pressure directly to BBQ is bypassing the flame level control so I would need to substitute flame control by something such as ball or needle valve.



I will forgo this low pressure project in lieu for high pressure set-up as Victor's one. I will end-up with completely useless low pressure optional LPG nipple sticking from my Bigfoot. It will likely take RV industry some time to provide appliances for this type LPG outlet. I saw one BBQ in Camping World but it was expensive.

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Old 03-31-2009, 07:08 AM   #22
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I am a retired Steamfitter, I was always told that pipe dope is just for lubrication so the threads tighten up to the taper and seal.

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I've got a couple current propane tickets, certified to fill both loose cylinders, and automotive apps, re-certify cylinders, and also install automotive fuel sustems and home heating and cooking systems. there is a pipe dope out there that is suitable for use on propane systems, but is widely shunned in the propane industry....earlier attempts at making this stuff have tended to fail the seal over time, most installers won't touch it, myself included. yellow teflon tape is the way to go for small fittings of this nature.
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Old 03-31-2009, 07:27 AM   #23
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I actually run a BBQ from a rig on the side of my trailer that is intended for those disposable 1lb propane bottles. Instead of those, I installed a propane T between my propane tank and trailer regulator hose. This T takes a propane extension hose and connects directly to my BBQ with the same fitting as the 1lb propane bottles. Since it is on the high pressure side of the regulator, no issue. The restriction orifice in the BBQ regulatortakes care of it. I have seen hoses like this up to 20 feet long.
Victor, did you sneak down to my rec property between Rocky Mountain House and Sundre (where my trailer is at), and steal my connector. That is exactly what I made up.
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Old 03-31-2009, 10:49 AM   #24
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I'm looking to set up a similar system to Victor and Jim. Would this adaptor (on eBay) be a good starting place?

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Old 03-31-2009, 11:00 AM   #25
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Tim, I would say that is exactly the same thing, I just built mine from parts from a propane shop. I like the idea of a right angle instead of a tee, it would not stick as far straight out from the bottle.
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Old 03-31-2009, 09:24 PM   #26
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This last summer I added a setup similar to Victor's and love it. Mine actually "Y"'s so it takes up less space. The trailer hose going one way and the stove hose the other. The 15 foot hose gets the stove under the awning with ease. Now I feel more comfortable cooking in Bear country, that would be outside so there's no smell of food inside.
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Old 04-01-2009, 12:56 AM   #27
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Where do you find the LOOOONG hoses that you guys are talking about??? I am in Vancouver (or near enough)

I think I will try and find the T we had or buy another one.
We had the quick connect nipple put on our new Escape and I fooled around all last weeeknd attempting to get it to work.
Went to Lordco and finally got an adaptor made so I could use my 8' hose and hook it up to the trailer.
The Coleman camp stove stayyed lit while I had the "clicker" on it. I "thought" the BBQ worked cause it started to heat up.
When it got dark I realized how puny the flame was.
SO basically the connector is useless to me. I didn't know about the high flow/low flow thing....
So I will use my three burner stove inside more often than I did in the Boler..... We don't BBQ that much, but I do have a coleman oven that I like to use and that is an outdoor thing over the camp stove.
Guess we will be using the little refillable containers--or we may get an adapter and a longer hose with a quick connect that we can take on/off the front tanks.
With the Boler we didn't have the auto change over and so just removed a tank every time we camped. I do want to get away from that exercise.....
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Old 04-01-2009, 01:07 AM   #28
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I purchased my long hose at Camping World while traveling through Colorado.
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Where do you find the LOOOONG hoses that you guys are talking about??? I am in Vancouver (or near enough)

I think I will try and find the T we had or buy another one.
We had the quick connect nipple put on our new Escape and I fooled around all last weeeknd attempting to get it to work.
Went to Lordco and finally got an adaptor made so I could use my 8' hose and hook it up to the trailer.
The Coleman camp stove stayyed lit while I had the "clicker" on it. I "thought" the BBQ worked cause it started to heat up.
When it got dark I realized how puny the flame was.
SO basically the connector is useless to me. I didn't know about the high flow/low flow thing....
So I will use my three burner stove inside more often than I did in the Boler..... We don't BBQ that much, but I do have a coleman oven that I like to use and that is an outdoor thing over the camp stove.
Guess we will be using the little refillable containers--or we may get an adapter and a longer hose with a quick connect that we can take on/off the front tanks.
With the Boler we didn't have the auto change over and so just removed a tank every time we camped. I do want to get away from that exercise.....
You can go to most BBQ stores and get a long hose.

To use your BBQ or Coleman stove on the 'regulated' propane quick connect that Escape installed, you need to remove the regulator from your stove and BBQ. This is not possible with all devices that are propane powered. With my Broil King Porta Chef I can just remove the hose c/w regulator, that came with it.

Otherwise, an adapter to the tanks as shown above is what you will need to use, and you will be off to the races.
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Old 04-01-2009, 06:55 AM   #30
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You can go to most BBQ stores and get a long hose.
Doug, echoing Jim's advice, I've been told that Johnstone's BBQ Parts in North Van is quite the mecca for the kind of parts we're hunting for. I hope to make it down there this weekend; if I do I'll report back.

Their website is http://www.johnstones.com/

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Old 04-01-2009, 10:34 AM   #31
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...... Mine actually "Y"'s so it takes up less space.........
Joy, where did you get “Y” adapter? I am going to RV Parts Outlet store to see this and this_item . I would like to have an extension hose(s) feeding with high pressure LPG my BBQ and stove. Will see what they have in store, fortunately they are local.


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Old 04-18-2009, 09:59 AM   #32
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Just to close the loop, here are the fittings installed on the trailer. Needed to change the hoses to make a smooth connection. All leak tested and ready to go.

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Even with the 15' hose attached, the cover fits over everything. First test this May in Roy's Fish Fry in Indiana.
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George,

I purchased both the hose and adapter at Camping World. I happen to have purchased them separately at different times but they do carry them as a kit.


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Good Info! THX M8!
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After a year I can say that I'm well pleased with my mod. Having two tanks, I wanted each tank to have it's own access. Others have suggested the Y route and that would work and be cheaper but I was trying for something that would fit under the tank cover. And of course I may have gone overboard a bit...
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