Building a Remote Propane Fill Kit for an Under-Van Tank

[sam dunn]

what do I need to make my own remote propane tank refill kit for my campervan. I will be using a flame king ysn asme 5.9-gallon tank. I don't know the name for the fittings or the hose. Thank you for your time.

 

[Roadtreker357]

Take your camper and propane tank to a propane dealer. They should be able to sell you the necessary parts.

 

[otr]

thiis is new to me, do you want to refill the under van tank yourself?

 

[sam dunn]

thiis is new to me, do you want to refill the under van tank yourself?

I want to make my own refill kit

 

[The Eyesore]

I want to make my own refill kit

Like this one?

Amazon.com: Nashfuel RV Refueling Kit, 12ft Remote Fill with Mounting Bracket, Industrial Grade, Steel, Hex Bolt, 1 Piece : Automotive

Amazon.com: Nashfuel RV Refueling Kit, 12ft Remote Fill with Mounting Bracket, Industrial Grade, Steel, Hex Bolt, 1 Piece : Automotive

www.amazon.com

 

[booster]

I also am having trouble understanding what you are trying to do.

You want to fill your tank at home or do you want to put the necessary fittings and connections to get the tank filled at a propane seller?

 

[sam dunn]

Like this one?

Amazon.com: Nashfuel RV Refueling Kit, 12ft Remote Fill with Mounting Bracket, Industrial Grade, Steel, Hex Bolt, 1 Piece : Automotive

Amazon.com: Nashfuel RV Refueling Kit, 12ft Remote Fill with Mounting Bracket, Industrial Grade, Steel, Hex Bolt, 1 Piece : Automotive

www.amazon.com

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yes, because I don't see 300.00 worth of parts there

 

[booster]

Numerous have asked "what are you trying to do". Propane is dangerous stuff and the normal fill kit attaches right to the tank and fits the fill connector at supplier. You also need to have a spit valve at 80% and also an OPD valve in the tank. I think a gauge is also required, but not sure. Shop around, but having a propane shop do the install might be a good idea in the long run as it could protect the liability of a failure, van loss, etc.

 

[The Eyesore]

Sounds dangerous!
Start here:

1-3/4 Female Acme x 1/2 MPT

Propane fittings, regulators, hoses, heaters, stoves and more.

propanegear.com

1 3/4" Acme x 3/4" MPT Propane Fill Valve

Propane tank fill valve, rego 7647

propanegear.com

 

[sam dunn]

thiis is new to me, do you want to refill the under van tank yourself?

no

 

[sam dunn]

I also am having trouble understanding what you are trying to do.

You want to fill your tank at home or do you want to put the necessary fittings and connections to get the tank filled at a propane seller?

I am looking for the hose to make a remote refill for under the RV

 

[booster]

Propane fittings are very expensive and so is the hose and even the teflon tape. The Nashfuel one is going to probably be typical. You don't want to mess with lesser quality than approved fittings and hose as propane can be very dangerous,IMO.

 

[youngnretired]

I've followed this thread from the beginning, and I'm still not quite sure what you are looking to do. It's recently been asked if you want to refill the camper tank, and the response was no, then the next response is you're asking for a remote refill for the under the van tank, which implies that you do want to refill the camper tank.

Or are you looking to be able to fill the under the camper tank from a remote refill port somewhere besides having to nearly get under the van to fill the tank, and if so, are you looking to refill from 20lb propane cylinders or ? Can you provide a little longer explanation on what you're trying to accomplish?

 

[Sensfan-ClassB]

In my 14 years of RVing, I have never seen or heard of a class B with a remote propane tank refill system. As a retired aviation safety guy, I would never knowingly park beside one (assuming that they exist). lol

 

[booster]

Roadtrek had them on some of the earlier models before the Chevies.

 

[Sensfan-ClassB]

Roadtrek had them on some of the earlier models before the Chevies.

What would this Forum do without our Booster!

FWIW, I asked “AI" why Roadtrek had discontinued installing remote propane tank refill systems on their Class B Roadtrek Dodge vans. I found the response to be “eye opening”.
IMHO, it would be wise for anyone thinking of installing their own remote propane tank refill kit to conduct similar research prior to making their final decision.

 

[booster]

FWIW, I asked “AI" why Roadtrek had discontinued installing remote propane tank refill systems on their Class B Roadtrek Dodge vans. I found the response to be “eye opening”.
IMHO, it would be wise for anyone thinking of installing their own remote propane tank refill kit to conduct similar research prior to making their final decision.

 

[booster]

Yep, I can imagine what the AI thought and said as it is a bit scary. Here is an old thread that talks about the system a bit. Aside from the hazard you still had to go underneath and shut off the manual valve "except when the van was in use". Of course every fill place will also want it off also per the 1999 manual for a Dodge Roadtrek.

Old discussion link

 

[sam dunn]

I've followed this thread from the beginning, and I'm still not quite sure what you are looking to do. It's recently been asked if you want to refill the camper tank, and the response was no, then the next response is you're asking for a remote refill for the under the van tank, which implies that you do want to refill the camper tank.

Or are you looking to be able to fill the under the camper tank from a remote refill port somewhere besides having to nearly get under the van to fill the tank, and if so, are you looking to refill from 20lb propane cylinders or ? Can you provide a little longer explanation on what you're trying to accomplish?

I want to make a propane refill kit so i can fill the propane tank

thiis is new to me, do you want to refill the under van tank yourself?

no

 

[sam dunn]

In my 14 years of RVing, I have never seen or heard of a class B with a remote propane tank refill system. As a retired aviation safety guy, I would never knowingly park beside one (assuming that they exist). lol

well you should look them up