How to Tell if Propane Regulator for RV is Horizontal or Vertical Mount
Question:
We have a 2012 Arctic Fox fifth wheel made by Northwood manufacturing that has 2 10# propane bottles. The valve we have now is horizontal and we need a transfer regulator for the 2 propane bottles. Will this one replace the one we now have?
asked by: Linda S
Expert Reply:
Due to the orientation of the vent on the regulator part # CAM59005 it is a vertical regulator. For a similar horizontal regulator what you would need is the part # 108221 which is a similar 2 stage regulator but is instead designed for the horizontal mount.
I attached a picture that shows the vent pointed out. If the vent is perpendicular to the flow of the propane through the regulators then it's a horizontal mount but if it's parallel (like the one you mentioned), the orientation is considered vertical.
Products Referenced in This Question
MB Sturgis Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator - 11" Water Column Outlet
- Propane Fittings
- Regulators
- 1/4 Inch - Female NPT
- 3/8 Inch - Female NPT
- Dual Stage - Horizontal
- MB Sturgis
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Camco Automatic Changeover 2-Stage Propane Regulator for Dual Propane Tanks
- Propane Fittings
- Regulators
- 1/4 Inch - FIF
- 3/8 Inch - Female NPT
- Dual Stage - Automatic Changeover
- Camco
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Richard B.
3/24/2020
What happens if a vertical mount rv propane regulator is replaced by a horizontal mount? Is there a safety issue?Thanks