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Old 07-17-2015, 06:08 PM   #1
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Failed propane regulator

Just sharing a recent experience.

The night before leaving for a trip, I had the fridge running on propane and batteries (no shore power). I went out to lock things up and I heard this load flow noise from the vicinity of the propane hatch (passenger side). I had never heard such a sound and given the fridge used VERY little propane, I investigated further. Short version of the story, the first stage of my regulator had failed and propane was dumping out the vent hole.

So, I shut off propane and we started our trip with a large cooler filled with our food and ice in the back of the toad.

Along the way to our destination I was able to stop and buy a new regulator at a RV store. Cost me about $50. I quick and easy to replace and I was back in business, less the money and about 1/4 tank of propane.

Lesson learned for me is to buy a spare regulator and carry it with us. From my research these things fail fairly often and I don't ever want to be stuck without propane during one of our trips.

The regulator that came with our unit lasted less than three seasons, one like this Amazon.com - Mr. Heater F273763 Propane Two Stage Regulator 1/4" Female Pipe Thread(inlet) X 3/8"Female Pipe Thread (Outlet) - Gas Pressure Regulator.

This regulator was highly recommended so I just ordered one as a backup.

Amazon.com: Marshall Excelsior (MEGR-295) Compact Integral Two-Stage Regulator: Automotive

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Old 07-17-2015, 06:21 PM   #2
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Wes, how come you didn't run the fridge with your Generator? Save bringing the cooler along. Good thing you got it fixed and can enjoy the trip.
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Old 07-17-2015, 09:11 PM   #3
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Many of us have had failed regulators. Mine was less than a year old when it did the same thing. Now always carry a spare and (of course) have had no further problems. I recommend everyone get a spare. Only a matter of time...


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Old 07-17-2015, 11:05 PM   #4
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No time for the fridge to get cold before loading up food, cooler was no problem at all! Running generator was not option at the condo!


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Old 07-17-2015, 11:19 PM   #5
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I had no idea folks were seeing newer reg failures. I did just install a new camco on a motorhome and had it creep where the pressure just kept increasing on the low pressure side with No appliances on. It was on a old winnebago with the built in manometer at the rear of the fridge. Otherwise it would not have been caught. I switched to marshall excelsior to give them a try.

BTW, thats the correct reg with the vent facing down...vent always faces within 45 degrees of down.
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Old 07-18-2015, 06:22 AM   #6
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Makes it clear, thought you were on the road Wes.
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Old 07-22-2015, 12:10 PM   #7
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A couple years ago, my regulator evidently cracked going over broken pavement in Jacksonville, FL - didn't realize it until I got into the campground and got my 2860 DS Class C all set up. This was the 2860's maiden voyage btw... Then I smelled it... !! That was before I used to tow a car. Not easy to take the rig off the site, plus it was after hours on a Sunday, had some epoxy that I used to try to seal the crack. It worked to some degre. I kept the leak to a minumum with the epoxy and duct tape until we moved to another park a few days later when I was able to get another regulator. I too carry a spare with me now.
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Old 07-22-2015, 12:16 PM   #8
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I am not sure of the details...prolly get a Fisher regulator and never have to do it again. IMO


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