Propane Regulator Recommendation for Burner Stove and Water Heater on Pop Up Camper
Question:
I have a older Star Craft pop up camper set up for a single 20# LP tank. I am looking to replace the LP regulator. The only appliance in the camper is a Wedgewood 2 burner stove model# D-20, which has a burner rating of 5200 BTU/Hr each. The trailer has a outside quick connect for the stove. We also use a Camplux Pro 6L Portable Tankless LP water heater 41,000 BTU which requires us to carry a separate LP tank and single stage regulator and line. Would it be possible to use the out door quick connect to supply the hot water heater also? Can it be done using one regulator, and if so which one would you recommend?
asked by: Bob D
Expert Reply:
Something like the Camco Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator # CAM59313, rated for 160,000 Btu/Hr, would have enough "umph" to get you what you need, but you also have to check the rest of your propane lines and connections to make sure they are rated high enough as well. Popup campers typically don't have many propane connections which is likely why you need a separate tank system.
While you're in the mindset of upgrading your system I do recommend converting your single 20# tank system to accommodate 2 tanks since you're already using a second tank for your water heater. You can accomplish this by installing a mounting kit for 2 tanks, part # 37220WH for white or part # 37220BL for black, using an auto changeover regulator like part # 37207-30395 with the mounting bracket # 37207-30405, and then pigtails with the 1/4" MIF connector like part # 100833-12 for each tank.
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Products Referenced in This Question
MB Sturgis Propane Pigtail w/ Back Check - Type 1 x 1/4" MIF - Stainless Overbraid - 1'
- Propane Fittings
- Hoses
- Pigtail Hoses
- 1 Foot Long
- Type 1 - Female
- 1/4 Inch - MIF
- MB Sturgis
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JR Products Automatic Changeover 2-Stage Propane Regulator
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- Regulators
- 1/4 Inch - FIF
- 3/8 Inch - Female NPT
- Dual Stage - Automatic Changeover
- JR Products
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U-Post RV LP Gas Regulator Bracket - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Propane Fittings
- Regulator Parts
- Brackets
- JR Products
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Complete Propane Tank Holder Mounting Kit for 20-lb Tanks - Black
- Trailer Cargo Organizers
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- Contracting
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- Pre-Drilled Holes
- JR Products
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Complete Propane Tank Holder Mounting Kit for 20-lb Tanks - White
- Trailer Cargo Organizers
- Bottle and Can Racks
- Propane Bottle Rack
- Contracting
- Landscaping
- Recreation
- Pre-Drilled Holes
- JR Products
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Camco Vertical 2-Stage Propane Regulator - 160,000 Btu/Hr
- Propane Fittings
- Regulators
- 1/4 Inch - Female NPT
- 3/8 Inch - Female NPT
- Dual Stage - Vertical
- Camco
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