Parts Needed to Connect Auxiliary 20 lb Propane Tank to Dual Onboard Camper Tanks
Question:
The bumper on a northern Lite slide in truck camper is large enough to be called a patio bumper. We will be making a trip through the desert in summer. The camper comes with two 20lb tanks in a cabinet on the right rear side of the camper. Running the generator 10 to 15 hours a day the two small 20lb tanks would not last even 2 days. The large bumper on the camper has plenty of room to mount the tank holders. The number of the camper is the 10-2 EXCD SE. If the mounting is successful, can I get a propane hose made up long enough to go from the bumper to the regulator where the factory mounted 20lb tanks are, the enclosed propane tanks have about a 4 inch hose for water to run out of the compartment tank sweating and or water gets in during a rain storm. That way I could use the bottles on the bumper first without moving them to the enclosed compartment. The compartment where the 20lb factory tanks are sit almost 5 feet from the ground when the camper is on the truck. Sorry for the long explanation trying to give as much info as possible
asked by: L. D
Expert Reply:
I appreciate all the information! The part I recommend using is the MB Sturgis Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting w Hose - Type 1 Valve - Quick Disconnect, Disposable Cylinder Ports # 103615.
The Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting will connect in-line between one of your onboard tanks and the regulator, via its pigtail hose, as shown in the attached diagram. The red (Type 1) fitting on #103615 connects to the tank valve and the pigtail from that tank connects to the brass side of the T-fitting.
The included 6 ft hose has a male quick disconnect fitting on one end that connects to the female quick disconnect fitting on the Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting, and a POL fitting on the other end to connect to one of your auxiliary (bumper) tanks on the other end. Depending on where you mount the auxiliary tanks on the bumper, if you need a hose longer than 6 feet, a 10 foot hose # 100794-120-MBS is also available.
Products Referenced in This Question
MB Sturgis Propane Adapter Hose - Model 250 Quick-Disconnect x POL Tank Connection - 10'
- Propane Fittings
- Hoses
- Adapter Hoses
- 10 Feet Long
- POL - Male
- 1/4 Inch - Male QD
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MB Sturgis Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting w Hose - Type 1 Valve - Quick Disconnect, Disposable Cylinder Ports
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- Hoses
- Tees
- Adapter Hoses
- 6 Feet Long
- Type 1 - Male
- Type 1 - Female
- POL - Male
- Type 1 - Male
- 1 Inch-20 - Male
- MB Sturgis
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Complete Propane Tank Holder Mounting Kit for 20-lb Tanks - Black
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