 |
10-17-2013, 03:50 PM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 53
|
New to using propane on trailers
I just got a 2012 Steath trailer not too long about and was wondering about the propane regulator..
I see the knob spins and it has green/red on the sides (is that saying ones full ones not, or what does it mean?) and do i keep the knob there? or do i spin it?
Im a total noob to this stuff 
I also did fill both tanks, but right now both tank values are closed..
thanks!!
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 03:54 PM
|
#2
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 7
|
The Green dot tell you which tank is being used; Red dot tank is not in use. The center glass will be Green indicating the tank you are using has gas or Red to indicate the tank is empty.
Turn the knob to change tanks as needed.
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 04:04 PM
|
#4
|
|
Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
|
Operator error, the regulator/control is not a stupid thing, it is a mechanical device and has no intelligence. 
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 04:12 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Central New York
Posts: 1,165
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Puyallup
Turn the knob to change tanks as needed.
|
Its an automatic change-over so you don't need to turn the knob to change tanks. It will draw from one, then the other. You just have get used to the way those indicator dots work, so you don't run out. The directions on the tag on mine explain how to reset the indicator after you take off the empty and refill it.
I also found that a little confusing - but the auto switch is really nice feature.
__________________
2022 Columbus 379MBC (Previous 2013 Rockwood Roo 23 IKSS)
2023 F-350 (Previous 2017 F250, 2005 F-150)
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 04:14 PM
|
#6
|
|
Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Operator error, the regulator/control is not a stupid thing, it is a mechanical device and has no intelligence. |
You know the joke - build something idiot proof and they go and build a better idiot?
I'm the better idiot when it comes to all things mechanical!
__________________
Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 04:26 PM
|
#7
|
|
Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
You know the joke - build something idiot proof and they go and build a better idiot?
I'm the better idiot when it comes to all things mechanical!
|
I'm right along side of you!
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 06:47 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 710
|
The tag attached to the regulator (shown in the picture) describes how the switch works and how it automatically switches over to the full tank when the first one is empty. When you see red you know it's time to get the empty tank filled. Anyhow, read the tag and you should be all informed. Good luck.
__________________
Heartland Big Country 3150RL
2013 Ford SD F250 4x4 SC; 6.2
Reese 18K Elite w/slider - Rockford, Michigan
|
|
|
|
|
10-17-2013, 07:21 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
|
If you've got a cover on your tanks you might want to consider this mod:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...mod-40615.html
__________________
1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
|
|
|
|
|
10-18-2013, 12:13 AM
|
#10
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 53
|
Thanks for all the info guys!
Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
|
I have a cover on it, but its only the front have, the back end is all open..
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
