Passenger side propane not working.

[Dano1955]

Ok so as title says. Have auto switch regulator did not switch auto so switched manually to passenger tank (full). Went green tried to use stove came on then a few seconds later died. Took full tank over to drivers side and connected worked fine. Took the empty which I removed and got it filled, put into passenger and won't work. So both tanks work on drivers side and neither work on passenger side. So regulator not tank problem. My question auto regulator is on drivers side with tank (see pic 1) with the passenger tank there or another regulator/valve that is red (see pic 2). Could that red valve be the problem rather than the auto switch regulator?

Tried to search but only have my phone a came up blank.

[Dano1955]

Well...now it appears that water heater isn't working on propane. Ok need advice, thanks.

[Iwannacamp]

Turn off lp. Can you purge the lines...ie surface unit, heater or something?

Slowly open tank valves and check again.

The red “valve” is a regulator. Why you have 2??? I dunno unless they did that on purpose?? My old unit had an auto changeover valve. I just learned to wait 30 minutes before using....or turn on before I leave on a short trip.

[lesptr]

Just sat through a class at bamaganza on this. Close the passenger side and open slowly. Close again and open slowly. Repeat as necessary to pressurize the line. When you first open the valve, if the flow exceeds a certain flow rate, the valve/regulator thinks there is a leak and closes the flow.
Please let us know if it works.

[Mr. Dan]

My passenger side tank failure was caused by a check valve which failed in the closed position. Mine is between the passenger side cross-over hose and the main regulator. I bought a new one at a local RV parts store and replaced the bad one... was back in business.

The hex nut screwed into my regulator is the check valve. HTH

[Dano1955]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

Turn off lp. Can you purge the lines...ie surface unit, heater or something?

Slowly open tank valves and check again.

The red “valve” is a regulator. Why you have 2??? I dunno unless they did that on purpose?? My old unit had an auto changeover valve. I just learned to wait 30 minutes before using....or turn on before I leave on a short trip.

Yes that's what I thought and have no idea why there's 2 regulators. Hot water working again. Tried turning tank off and on a couple of times slowly but still no go. All propane appliances work, WH, stove and fridge, but only getting propane from drivers side tank. Should I replace the passenger side regulator first or maybe just remove it and see? Not seeing anything that looks like a check valve, thought the red unit might be that, but it looks like other regulators I've seen.

[djeirlessr]

Originally Posted by Dano1955

Ok so as title says. Have auto switch regulator did not switch auto so switched manually to passenger tank (full). Went green tried to use stove came on then a few seconds later died. Took full tank over to drivers side and connected worked fine. Took the empty which I removed and got it filled, put into passenger and won't work. So both tanks work on drivers side and neither work on passenger side. So regulator not tank problem. My question auto regulator is on drivers side with tank (see pic 1) with the passenger tank there or another regulator/valve that is red (see pic 2). Could that red valve be the problem rather than the auto switch regulator?

Tried to search but only have my phone a came up blank.

The picture you have looks like the same setup I have. Mine does not switch automatically. I have to manually turn the black lever on top to use propane tank on the other side.

[bpadamson]

Yes, that red valve could be your problem, they have a tendency to quit or leak. See the discussion here starting about #15 http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...-129284-2.html

[NCRadioman]

On the side of your auto-changeover regulator fed from your "non-functioning" side, there is a small fitting the hose goes into attached to the main regulator. This is a one-way check valve, but will sometimes fail closed so gas does not come thru. Remove it and if you cannot blow thru it from the supply side, you need to replace it. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but not very much... (Someone else mentioned this, but I think you might have missed it...)

[Comanchecreek]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

My passenger side tank failure was caused by a check valve which failed in the closed position. Mine is between the passenger side cross-over hose and the main regulator. I bought a new one at a local RV parts store and replaced the bad one... was back in business.
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The hex nut screwed into my regulator is the check valve. HTH

I have had a similar issue with my Crusader. Pictures look very similar to my setup. Have low pressurenduring bottle changeover and furnace burner kicks on and off. I'm going to look for this check valve. May be partially plugged. Thanks for posting the solution.

[card16]

I went through a similar experience with the passenger side tank not supplying propane. Went through to slow opening and closing of the valves, no help. I then replaced the regulator located on the passenger side near the tank, did not help.

I finally removed each end of the hose that crosses over from the passenger side to the main regulator, attempted to blow air through the line, but nothing. I then stuck a tool (I used a scribe) into the ends of the hose. On the drivers side, I met with resistance and shoved the probe harder and it "opened" up what ever it was that was causing the blockage. I have been successfully using both tanks throughout the end of last season, (I live in the Pacific Northwest and winterize), and since April of this year without a problem.

It works well, and now I have a spare regulator.

[Dano1955]

Sorry for the delay, internet problems the last couple of days.

The red is a high pressure regulator (30 psi) that was broken (after 1 year). Replaced it and all is fine.

This is the cheaper regulator, mine cost $10.69 U.S. retail and took minutes to wrench off and on. Make sure you use spray bottle of soapy water (or windex) on the fittings to make sure there are no leaks, and the YELLOW teflon tape on the threads.

[Comanchecreek]

Originally Posted by Dano1955

Sorry for the delay, internet problems the last couple of days.

The red is a high pressure regulator (30 psi) that was broken (after 1 year). Replaced it and all is fine.

This is the cheaper regulator, mine cost $10.69 U.S. retail and took minutes to wrench off and on. Make sure you use spray bottle of soapy water (or windex) on the fittings to make sure there are no leaks, and the YELLOW teflon tape on the threads.

My Red Regulator on my Crusader sings like a bird when propane is on. Guess I'll replace it and the check valve. Hopefully that will solve my problems. Where did you purchase your new one?

[Dano1955]

Originally Posted by Comanchecreek

My Red Regulator on my Crusader sings like a bird when propane is on. Guess I'll replace it and the check valve. Hopefully that will solve my problems. Where did you purchase your new one?

Spanky's RV and Marine in Parker AZ. I'm down here for the winter. I'd just check online normally but I couldn't find one as cheap. If you're anywhere near worth stopping in and checking them out. Friendly and helpful.
Make sure you check yours to see what pressure it says and get the same. Should be high pressure 30 psi. Some are 15 or 20.

[imabmwnut]

I'm experiencing the same thing. Mine is on the drivers side. Replaced the red regulator,nothing,replaced the main regulator. Nothing. Replaced the pigtail. Still nothing. Both bottles work on the passenger side.i have given up for right now.