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10-13-2020, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: HAUSER, Idaho
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Propane shut-off Valve on Isata 5
The electric propane shut-off valve seemed to be very warm, it measures 141 degrees using an infra red thermometer. Is this normal, seems awfully hot and a huge power draw. This is with the motorhome parked and not in use. I would really appreciate any input on this issue as it is very concerning. Thanks!
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10-13-2020, 07:53 PM
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Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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It does get warm. Any reason not to turn your power off with the battery disconnect, or are you plugged in when stored. You have the propane switch on or off when stored?
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2022 Ford Ranger Tremor 4x4
(Previously owned a 2017 Isata 3 24FW)
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10-13-2020, 08:57 PM
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Location: HAUSER, Idaho
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Thanks, we are plugged in when stored and will turn the propane off. I found some other threads on this that helped. I didn't like the answer, but I guess it is normal. Don't like the power drain, but I guess there is no way around it and keep all the safety cutoffs in place.
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10-13-2020, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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Yeah, flip the toggle switch off and left us know if the temp of the valve changes with the toggle off. I always leave the toggle off except when we are camped and need propane.
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2021 Isata 5 30FW
2022 Ford Ranger Tremor 4x4
(Previously owned a 2017 Isata 3 24FW)
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10-14-2020, 12:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Dang
There are so many odd nuances to this vehicle and it's use......I need to do a bloody checklist!!
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10-14-2020, 08:21 AM
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Location: Bristol, IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by toshu
Dang
There are so many odd nuances to this vehicle and it's use......I need to do a bloody checklist!!
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That valve is ONLY for remote fill versions as I recall.
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10-14-2020, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Do the new ones coming off the assembly line right now have it?
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10-14-2020, 10:37 AM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
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Have what? a propane valve? They always have.
IF the LP tank is not easily accessible (IE in a compartment on the outside wall) then it needs to get a remote fill and thus needs a remote shut off.) Not all floor plans have a remote fill...but I think all of the 5's might have them now. The 36DS did not, but we have changed that to the 34DS and it does I think.
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10-17-2020, 11:16 AM
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MSgt & MSgt, USAF Retired
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma
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My 2020 36DS has the remote fill along with the remote shutoff for the valve. As noted above it does get warm when energized.
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2022 DX3 37RB 'Destiny'
2015 Rubicon
2020 Ultra CVO
Traded in 2020 ISATA 5 36DS
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10-22-2020, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: 8000' in CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
Have what? a propane valve? They always have.
IF the LP tank is not easily accessible (IE in a compartment on the outside wall) then it needs to get a remote fill and thus needs a remote shut off.) Not all floor plans have a remote fill...but I think all of the 5's might have them now. The 36DS did not, but we have changed that to the 34DS and it does I think.
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I was also led to believe that the electric propane shut-off valve (somehow) routed power through the propane detector inside. This was a safety measure that closes the propane valve if the alarm is triggered. Any truth to this?
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10-22-2020, 04:18 PM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLT4SPD
I was also led to believe that the electric propane shut-off valve (somehow) routed power through the propane detector inside. This was a safety measure that closes the propane valve if the alarm is triggered. Any truth to this?
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Some of them are, yes, but most are not nowadays.
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