Noisy Propane regulator
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Topic: Noisy Propane regulator
Posted By: Leo B
Subject: Noisy Propane regulator
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:03pm
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We have found that there is a beeping/honking when using the propane stove/furnace/gas hot water heater. When we asked our dealer, they said that "was just the way it is", does anyone else have that problem or has there been a fix that my dealer doesn't know about. Appreciate any help or direction. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Posted By: bhamster
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:51pm
| Sounds like a noisy pressure regulator to me. Check outside by the gas tank when it's making the noise or put your hand on the regulator to see if it's the source. Luckily it's cheap and easy to replace. |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:54pm
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bham is on the dot, does the noise come from the stove or the regulator, try tapping on the regulator to see if the tone changes, there is a diaphram in there that might be vibrating, also make sure the vent hole in the regulator does not have a mud dobber nest or other bug plugging the hole, it has to breath for the diaphram to move. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: bhamster
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:56pm
| I just realized from the title of your post that you already suspect the pressure regulator. So no, this is not normal for it to make noise. I'm not sure if they're serviceable, but maybe you can get your dealer to exchange it since it was delivered that way. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:58pm
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Many of the early pods had problems with noisy regulators under high load, we had to get ours replaced.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2012 at 2:51pm
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You have a 2010, as do I. I've read about an issue with these and many have had them replaced under warranty. Unfortunately, I had never known about this issue, never had mine replaced, but do now have the issue. I think they're less than $20 for a replacement, from what I've read. If you're still under warranty, call your dealer.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 6:02pm
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Hey all, I put in a new two stage regulator today, still had the honking/vibrating. Then I switched the tank with the 20 lb tank from our Weber grill and the honking was gone. Hooked the other one up to the Weber and it works find. Thank you for your responses, we are heading down to Cape Hatteras next week, can't wait! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: bhamster
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 7:17pm
| So the tank itself was making the noise? Maybe something loose in the valve? |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 8:16pm
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Yeah, seemed to center more in the connection of the pigtaikl and the open/close valve on the top of the tank. That particular tank seems to be working fine now hooked up to the Weber grill....maybe less of a draw? not sure......but everything works quietly now so we are happy! We are towing down to the KOA in Rodanthe, NC for a month so we wanted everything working well. We usually hit the Flying J in Maryland on our first night, so we use the gas for the stove and water heater. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: bhamster
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2012 at 9:41am
| I'm not that familiar with the internals of the tank valve, but I do remember there being a feature where it shuts off if the gas is escaping too rapidly (in a leak scenario). Maybe that mechanism is responsible. I can't imagine the valve itself making noise unless there was something loose. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2012 at 8:55pm
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Odd.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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