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first time using stove question
johnnyboy:
I am going to hook up a 20# tank to the stove hook-up in my 75 Royal. There is a regulator by the tongue. There was no tank when I bought it. Three questions:
1) Do I need a new regulator? I believe it's the original.
2) Do I keep the gas turned open at the tank all the time? I don't see an on/off switch inside.
3) How is the tank attached to the tongue? I don't see any attachment points.
raider:
Getting a new regulator is probably a good idea, or you can wait and see after you try and get the stove fired up and see if it works or doesn't work. They do wear out. That is about the only advice I have on regulators. The gas should stay turned on at the tank as long as you plan on using it, meaning for camping trips. The burner selector switch controls the flow of gas to the stove. So if the burner selector knob is off, there should be no gas or gas smell even if the outside tank is still on.
This is a link to what I have on my Royal to keep the tanks in place. Sounds like someone may have "borrowed" yours at one time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Rv-Camper-Black-Double-20lb-Propane-LP-Bottle-Rack-Hold-Down-Tank-Holder-/351199369996?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c51d1b0c&vxp=mtr
wookie:
Do you think replacing the regulator would help get more gas flow to the stove? I use mine some but it takes forever to even boil water and we usually end up using a camp stove out on a table.
raider:
I don't have any real experience's or that much knowledge to offer any advice on regulators. I was just saying that if you have had the same one for a long time that it might not be a bad idea to replace it. If you go to the forum icon on top of the page there is a topic about propane and stoves. A lot of information is there. Everything to checking them to blowing out the lines, from which I understand is one of the biggest obstacles to getting things to wwork properly.
http://www.apachepopups.net/smf/index.php?topic=11086.0
http://www.apachepopups.net/smf/index.php?board=42.0
Redwood:
Wookie, From what I remember if you are in higher altitudes it takes longer to boil water. If the flame is very small then I would have the stove checked out. If you're using a forty year old regulator it's time to replace it.
Raider is correct about replacing the old regulators, if you still have the original regulator that's 35 to
40 years old it's time to get a new one. When your talking about gas you need to be extra careful about every part that connects to your stove or heater. A gas leak can be very dangerous so always check all the gas lines with soapy water, if you see bubbles that indicates a leak. Either fix it or have it fixed by a professional. ;)
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