Propane quick connect

[swampdonkey772]

Hey all looking for some input. I'm going to install a quick connect onto my trailer. My question is where to mount it. Should I mount in the outdoor kitchen itself or near the rear bumper off the frame? All cocking is done at the rear of the trailer near the kitchen. For you that have them where does the factory mount them on trailers.

[Skip12]

I prefer the connection to be low to the ground to reduce necessary length and so most of the hose is not a tripping hazard so under the outdoor kitchen seems better than in kitchen itself.

Hope that helps.

[swampdonkey772]

Originally Posted by Skip12

I prefer the connection to be low to the ground to reduce necessary length and so most of the hose is not a tripping hazard so under the outdoor kitchen seems better than in kitchen itself.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the input. I was planning on running it under the trailer from the distribution block to wherever I plan on putting it. I have an 8ft hose coming. If it's low to the ground is it a pain to hook up?

[Skip12]

Yes, if its low to the ground and recessed, its awkward to connect and disconnect but only for a second.

[swampdonkey772]

Originally Posted by Skip12

Yes, if its low to the ground and recessed, its awkward to connect and disconnect but only for a second.

How do they attach them to the frame

[JGriff]

Originally Posted by swampdonkey772

How do they attach them to the frame

YouTube it. That's how I found out how to do it

[5picker]

Originally Posted by swampdonkey772

How do they attach them to the frame

Here are a couple examples...

[swampdonkey772]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Here are a couple examples...

Thank you. I've searched all over. Where did you find these. I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to connect the quick connect to the distribution block as none of the current connections have a swivel adapter and i need to pull one out to connect the T from the box to attach my quick connect

[5picker]

Originally Posted by swampdonkey772

Thank you. I've searched all over. Where did you find these. I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to connect the quick connect to the distribution block as none of the current connections have a swivel adapter and i need to pull one out to connect the T from the box to attach my quick connect

The photos were all Google images.
Google is your friend!

[swampdonkey772]

Originally Posted by 5picker

The photos were all Google images.
Google is your friend!

I guess i need to brush up on my Google skills. So I think I've found a way to make this work. I'm going to just T off from the regulator and run a dedicated line to the quick connect hose. It's the only way I see

[swampdonkey772]

Well can't break the lines from the distribution block due to them being ran straight in with no swivel. Only option is to T off at the regulator. Went today to get a hose made for the run to the back of the trailer and they don't have anything big enough. They said anything that would be big enough and readily available was hydrolic hose. They suggested to run 1/2" galvanized pipe to the back. So that's what I'm going to do. T off regulator, drop down to the frame, pipe back on street side, cross over to curb side and attach the quick connect strait from the 1/2" pipe to the bottom of the frame using a U bolt