propane tank quick connect couplings - R-pod Owners Forum

I have for about 27,000 miles so far: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Thanks for this great info. One more question - is it safe to travel with gas in the gennie if it's mounted on the exterior?

thanks for the reply. We are towing with a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport.

I have the travel tray installed, use it to carry genset. I had to add holes to front support to get it high enough to make removing propane tank easier. I added two tie down loops to it so I can ratchet strap the gen set and I cover in with a storage bin that is held on by rubber straps. The generator is gas, runs longer than on propane.

Mike Carter
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I steer people away from propane for camping generators. LP is great for home backup because it never goes bad and you have the room to store a lot. But LP has less energy-density than gasoline and you only have so much room to carry extra propane. A 20 pound tank has about 4.5 gallons of LP, which converts to about 3.5 gallons equivalent of gasoline. So it would run a 3000 watt (peak) inverter-generator for ~22 hours and a non-inverter type for a few hours at most.

Then you need to remove the tank and find a gas station, Uhaul or hardware store that sells propane by the bulk (don't exchange the tank - that's another discussion). Not many do.

Also since propane has less energy the generator will produce less peak and less constant power than a gasoline generator. You might find it starts your A/C on gasoline but it won't on propane. A generator that has been converted to LP post-manufacturer can have an even bigger power hit since you are forcing a gasoline carburetor to mix LP instead.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Topic: propane tank quick connect couplings Posted: 14 Jan 2017 at 10:47am
	The cap on the generator may have a vent lever if you are concerned about it.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 8:33pm
	I have for about 27,000 miles so far: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 11:58am
	I do.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Experiencebliss Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 11:07am
	Thanks for this great info. One more question - is it safe to travel with gas in the gennie if it's mounted on the exterior?

Experiencebliss Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 10:47am
	Thanks everyone for the excellent feedback. Much appreciated. After reading your posts, I think we'll use the generator with gas.

Experiencebliss Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2016 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 10:43am
	thanks for the reply. We are towing with a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 7:09pm
	Outland makes a table top propane cover - 740 I believe sells on Amazon.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 5:51pm
	I have the travel tray installed, use it to carry genset. I had to add holes to front support to get it high enough to make removing propane tank easier. I added two tie down loops to it so I can ratchet strap the gen set and I cover in with a storage bin that is held on by rubber straps. The generator is gas, runs longer than on propane.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214	Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 5:31pm
	I agree with tech. I just recently purchased a generator and i was considering a duel fuel, gas/propane bi-fuel unit. I found out that a full 20 lb.tank didnt run as long as a 4.4 gallon tank of gas, nor did it produce the power output of gas. I was surprised about that. I got a gas powered 3500 watt continuous unit, and on gas it says it will run about 11 hours at 50 load. Propane was much less. I really wanted the propane cause it seemed cleaner (no spills) and easier to not have to fill the tank, but with every convenience comes a trade off.
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 3:03pm
	I steer people away from propane for camping generators. LP is great for home backup because it never goes bad and you have the room to store a lot. But LP has less energy-density than gasoline and you only have so much room to carry extra propane. A 20 pound tank has about 4.5 gallons of LP, which converts to about 3.5 gallons equivalent of gasoline. So it would run a 3000 watt (peak) inverter-generator for ~22 hours and a non-inverter type for a few hours at most. Then you need to remove the tank and find a gas station, Uhaul or hardware store that sells propane by the bulk (don't exchange the tank - that's another discussion). Not many do. Also since propane has less energy the generator will produce less peak and less constant power than a gasoline generator. You might find it starts your A/C on gasoline but it won't on propane. A generator that has been converted to LP post-manufacturer can have an even bigger power hit since you are forcing a gasoline carburetor to mix LP instead.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual