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Old 04-28-2017, 07:32 AM   #1
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Aussie RV grill to 20lb bottle

I have the Aussie grill with 1/4" male quick connect.https://www.etrailer.com/Grills-and-...77-000091.html

Has anyone found a hose that will hook this up to a portable lp tank? I've been told this hose with regulator would work but was worried because Mfg sts grill to be hooked up to high pressure side of RV.https://www.amazon.com/Camco-57629-P.../dp/B0014JI6R0
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:41 AM   #2
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https://www.etrailer.com/question-166121.html

The one you have in your link matches the one in the Q&A from about half way down the reviews. You should be good to go.
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That was my question posted to the Expert. I was hoping to find someone who has hooked this grill to a portable tank. I believe there are conflicting answers in that QA section. The Camco hose has a regulator inline.

"Expert Reply:
My contact at Meco, the manufacturer of the Aussie Portable Gas Grill # 277-000091, advised that this unit is intended for direct connection to a high-pressure propane tank."

I do not have a pre-plumed connection like the Extend A Stay on my Rv but I've researched and they hook directly to onboard tank before the regulator and then grill would hook into female quick connect with and extension hose.
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The grill you referenced (and all others) with a QD connector & hose is designed to operate from low pressure (after the onboard regulator) as they do not have a integral regulator of their own. The hose/regulator combo you linked to will allow you to connect the grill directly to the high pressure from a 20# portable tank as you would like to do.
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Old 04-28-2017, 07:58 PM   #5
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I have an aussie grill and switched it to run off a 20lb tank. Wasn't hard. I just removed the connector for the little 1lb tank and took it to the hardware store with me, and I got a hose that screwed in there and had a 20lb tank connector on the other end. I think it cost like $15.

Mine is a little bigger, but I would assume it would work the same.

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If the grill you have was originally designed to run off 1# bottles it already has a onboard regulator. The grill the OP has does not have a onboard regulator. Converting it is a completely different scenario.
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Old 05-04-2017, 03:49 PM   #7
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Received the Camco hose today. Worked fine. Thanks for replying.
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Bought mine from the RV dealer, they just got them in, I was the first one.
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Do I understand that the onboard regulator is sufficient to connect the grill directly to the camper QD or will I need secondary regulator?
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Do I understand that the onboard regulator is sufficient to connect the grill directly to the camper QD or will I need secondary regulator?
Only one regulator can be used. If the grill you are referring to is a low pressure unit (typically will have a quick disconnect male fitting) then yes your on board regulator will be sufficient.
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Old 05-28-2017, 03:58 PM   #11
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Thanks Steve. We have an Aussie on order and it comes with a male 1/4 QD but I wasn't certain.
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You will need only one regulator in the line. If you use the included bbq you will tap the propane at the tank. If your RV has a low pressure quick tap line then you need to remove regulator at the bbq grill. The manifold pressure at the burner is 1/2 psi. If you have two regulators inline your gas pressure will drop to a fraction of the 1/2 psi and have a little burner flame.
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