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Title: Converting propane lines
Post by: rstephenhoward on Dec 12, 2009, 04:24 PM

Wow. Just as soon as I solve the furnace problem, something else pops up. Since this camper was made in 1996 it takes the old style propane tanks. Is it easy to modify this system so that I can use the OPD tanks?

Thanks,
Steve

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Post by: wavery on Dec 12, 2009, 04:40 PM

Quote from: rstephenhoward;213384Wow. Just as soon as I solve the furnace problem, something else pops up. Since this camper was made in 1996 it takes the old style propane tanks. Is it easy to modify this system so that I can use the OPD tanks?

Thanks,
Steve

No conversion necessary. Your old fittings will screw right into the new tanks as before......:D

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Post by: rstephenhoward on Dec 12, 2009, 05:42 PM

So the new tanks will accept the old fittings. Thanks Waverly!

Cheers,
Steve

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Post by: oreo57 on Dec 12, 2009, 07:37 PM

Yes, the valves are threaded on the id for the old style hose.

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Post by: coach on Dec 13, 2009, 08:16 AM

Just exchange the tank for newer one.

Oh and remeber the left hand threads, the wrench and test for leaks.

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Post by: coach on Dec 13, 2009, 08:17 AM

I took the left hand threaded POL off and added a Acme_Nut_(Green) (//%22http://store.uhaul.com/Propane__Grilling/Propane_parts_and_accessories/Propane_Acme_Nut_(Green)%22). Use the yellow 'teflon tape' made for propane applications or some other pipe dope. Rightie tightey, lefty loosey with the ACME!

Makes taking the cylinder on and off wrench less!

Also adds a couple of saftey features built into the ACME and OPD QCC-1.

I used a black ACME, didn't need the extra BTU the green offers.
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