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SECTION 5 PROPANE GAS SYSTEM
PROPANE GAS SUPPLY
The propane gas system supplies fuel for the
range, water heater, furnace and refrigerator
(while in gas mode). When used and handled
properly, this system is safe and economical and
provides modern living conveniences wherever
you travel.
How Propane Gas Works
Propane is a type of LP (Liquefied Petroleum)
gas compressed into liquid form for easy
transportation and storage. Propane gas may also
be called tank gas, bottle gas, or simply LP.
Propane is used by appliances in vapor form
only, but is stored in the tank as a liquid under
very high pressure. As the liquid gas is released,
it reverts back to a vapor and expands to many
times its compressed volume.
Propane Tank System
The storage reservoir for the propane gas
system is a horizontally mounted tank which is
permanently attached to the vehicle frame. The
tank supply valve is accessible only from the
outside of the vehicle.
Refilling Propane Tank
Since the propane tank is permanently
mounted to the frame, the motor home must be
taken to a propane dealership for filling. Do not
attempt to remove the propane tank from the
vehicle. The tank is equipped with a fill adapter
with both internal and external threads which
allows easy filling with any propane filling
equipment. The tank is full when liquid propane
gas appears at the overflow valve.
NOTE: The propane tank is equipped with an
automatic 80% stop-fill device.
Propane Tank Features (typical)
WARNING
Do not
alter or remove propane tank
gauge at any time.
