Thanks to road vibrations and repeated use an rv propane tank can be prone to leaks cracking and rust.
Rv propane tank valve leaking.
Types of rv propane tanks.
A pol fitting is commonly found on the asme tank used on motorized rvs to connect the propane tank valve to the rv regulator.
Turn off the main gas supply valve immediately once you smell gas or suspect a leak.
Before the introduction of type 1 fittings pol fittings were the standard fitting for all propane tanks.
Trailer life and motorhome magazines bob livingston and bill gehr show you how to find and fix leaks in your rv lpg system.
Hello patrioticstabilist sorry to resucitate an old post but i m unable to fill my new to me 1986 rv propane tank because the valve seems to be leaking from the bottom a red reset button when filling.
This video shows the disassembly of an opd overfill protection device valve from a 20 lb.
I ll be in florida next week and would like to visit the shop that changed out your valve there.
Also describes the parts and how they work.
Propane tank relief valves are also known as pop off valves pressure venting valves or relief valves.
In this case the rv propane tank mount is the frame of the motorhome itself so asme tanks are not removable.
Asme tanks and dot cylinders.
The first of these issues is easily detected in an rv propane tank by a rotten smell in your motorhome or a repetitive beeping from the system s lp valve.
Now both types of fittings are featured on dot cylinders.
Neither situation is positive.
There are two types of propane tanks found on rvs.
Spray a strong steam of the mixture all around the valve and gauge areas of the tank.
Asme tanks used most often on motorhomes are approved by the american society of mechanical engineers.
The nfpa recommends next shutting off the lp valve on the rv propane tank at the source and then opening all windows and doors to fully ventilate the motorhome and get all fumes out of the coach.
Step 2 add 1 cup of liquid dish washing soap and 1 cup of warm water to a spray bottle.
How propane relief valves work relief valves are held in the closed position by the force of a powerful spring.