Propane hose leak?
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Topic: Propane hose leak?
Posted By: kylekai
Subject: Propane hose leak?
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 12:25pm
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Right after I purchased my new 179 RPOD about 1.5 years ago, I purchased a larger (taller) propane tank. Today I touched the hose (slightly bending it) leading from the tank, and I heard and smelled gas leaking from the area shown below. Maybe it's because the hose was stretched a bit, maybe the hose is old, maybe this is normal? I don't think a slight bend in the hose should leak propane, should it? I suppose I should replace the hose with a longer hose? If so, any recommendations (preferably at Amazon)? Thanks!
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 4:22pm
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https://postimg.org/image/z0xtxdmjh/">  https://postimage.org/ - img host There is no such thing as a leak in a gas line to be normal. Mine is bend but no leaks, time for a new hose.
------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 5:47pm
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+1, no leak is normal, that hose can be exposed to the elements. Time to replace. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 6:34pm
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Definitely get a longer hose, as mentioned above, no leak is normal under any circumstances. Good chance that the hose was stretched to allow for a connection with a taller tank. I looked at the hose on my 177; no way could I stretch it to fit a taller tank as I only have a few inches of leeway.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 7:34pm
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Thanks for the input. I suspected the hose should not leak at all. Looking for a replacement, I found a 2 ft hose which is what it is now, and a 5 ft hose from Amazon: http://a.co/g7uCmLM - http://a.co/g7uCmLM I suppose 5 ft will do if I can't find something shorter. Does that look like the correct hose? Thanks! ------------- |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 7:40pm
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Nothing against Amazon at all, but if you want to see what you're getting first hand, you can probably find hoses, etc., at Home Depot or Lowes, in the barbecue grill area. I imagine you've already done this, but until you get this fixed you really need to turn the gas off at the tank. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 7:42pm
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Good point, about Home Depot, as it's only a mile away from me. I'm at home now, just returned from a trip, so gas is off. Thanks. ------------- |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 8:13pm
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I had a hose leak, but at the other end where it attached to the regulator. It was at the equivalent joint there. It started leaking at less than a year old. Warranty replacement would have cost us more than replacing it myself by the time towing it to the dealer and back figured in.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 7:09pm
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I had a leak at that same connection and replaced it with a part I ordered from Amazon. Easy 10 minute fix, just make sure you use the yellow teflon tape on the threads. ------------- 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: kylekai
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 7:14pm
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I ended up getting a hose at http://propanegear.com - http://propanegear.com as they had the exact length I wanted and the price was right. ------------- |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 11:07am
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It could be that the washer in the tank opening broke down.
Grill hoses use a very large fitting. When I had to lengthen our 179's hose, I bought a hose with an inverted flare fitting, intended for a regulator built into an RV. The regulator on our Pod uses an NPT fitting, so I also bought a Camco inverted flare to NPT adapter. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 12:36pm
Thank you. I checked out that site, and when I need another hose, I will look at them again. When Mr. Heater replaced the one hose under warranty, they sent one with the older style fitting. I will replace it with a hose with the Acme nut so I don't have to reach for a wrench when I need to change a tank. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |