Need to figure out what's going on with 38 gallon propane tank

[TXfreeze]

So there is supposed to be a full tank, it's a electronic valve and there's supposed to be a manual valve but can't be found As you can see in the photos it looks like the wiring for the valve cut off switch is disconnected and there is no gauge on the tank the closest thing is the readout and the control panel which we can't make sense out of. The propane when the gas range is used lights but goes out and the refrigerator when switched LP says FL no which means there's no propane. There are no places that do inspections of fixed tanks that we know of so this is something we either have to hire a RV repair who has experience with this or DIY for starters it seems like getting a analog gauge would be a good idea to determine just how much is in the tank if anything. Either the tank is full and there is an issue with the electronic valve or the tank is empty. One question needs to be asked is it safe to install the gauge on a tank that we know very little about.?

 

[Wemustrv]

There has to be a manual shutoff so I would find that first. It should be near the fill point however your photos do not seem to indicate that. Possibly photos of the complete tank may help. The fact that you say the pilot does temporarily light could be residual in the line. One option that would not cost would be to take it and have it filled see if they tell you it is full. With no gauge it is hard to tell. I know this may not be of much help just some thoughts.

 

[TXfreeze]

There has to be a manual shutoff so I would find that first. It should be near the fill point however your photos do not seem to indicate that. Possibly photos of the complete tank may help. The fact that you say the pilot does temporarily light could be residual in the line. One option that would not cost would be to take it and have it filled see if they tell you it is full. With no gauge it is hard to tell. I know this may not be of much help just some thoughts.

My thought is that if there is residual in the lines it’s because the main valve is shut off it’s hard to take a picture of the whole tank because the tank is so well placed inside but I’ve gone from one side to the other side underneath it and I can’t find a manual valve anywhere. I know that sounds crazy, but there doesn’t seem to be one that’s easily accessible. I recently got a Gauge at tractor supply here but it’s the wrong gauge so I’m gonna see what I can find on Amazon. Obviously I need a gauge for 38 pounds and tractor supply doesn’t have that. At the moment I can’t move the rig yet as I haven’t registered it, but I could probably take it to tractor supply. I think they have propane there and see if there’s any room to add propane fill there , the best option right now is to try to get a gauge on there. I got other problems I need to address first Thanks

 

[AbdRahim]

You may want to contact a local propane company. Ibelidve one needs to be licensed to work on those, theoretically. Anyhow it would be dangerous to start fooling with propane plumbing and vslves without appropriate training. Just my opinion.

 

[TXfreeze]

You may want to contact a local propane company. Ibelidve one needs to be licensed to work on those, theoretically. Anyhow it would be dangerous to start fooling with propane plumbing and vslves without appropriate training. Just my opinion.

Unfortunately most companies like Amerigas only do residential so there really are no options but first we have to find the manual valve before we can even know if there is propane or not≤ attaching a gauge to the fill though shouldn’t be any risk according to the propane company I spoke with.

 

[AbdRahim]

I think even these tanks have to be recertified after a certain time. Not sure who works on RV propane tanks. Perhaps you can call a reputable RV dealer to find out.

 

[BGMAC]

Do you have a picture of the front of the tank? What you see as you open the door.

 

[TXfreeze]

Do you have a picture of the front of the tank? What you see as you open the door.

That one picture with the cap on it that's where the tank is filled that is the front of the tank there is no visible manual valve to be found. Just a quick update based on my interpretation now of the indoor LED meter levels the tank is indeed full. The only thing I can conclude then is that there is or was residual gas in the lines that's why there's been very little available and no doubt due to the manual valve being closed propane is not being released. I'm going to see about getting some info from Holiday Rambler and see if they can shed some light on the subject.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I keep reviewing your post. I keep looking for useful photos, but haven't seen any.

To get involved in this one I would have to have blur free pictures that didn't give me a headache. I would need pictures without pipes and wires/connectors obscuring the components. I would need pictures showing the regulator and how it connects.

 

[TXfreeze]

I understand and I just got a DSLR camera so maybe I can get some headache free pictures. Now that you mention it no sign of a regulator either.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I understand and I just got a DSLR camera so maybe I can get some headache free pictures. Now that you mention it no sign of a regulator either.

It's there

 

[TXfreeze]

Must be really well hidden because in the Winnebago, it's right there in the front, than again that's alot smaller tank.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Must be really well hidden because in the Winnebago, it's right there in the front, than again that's alot smaller tank.

It will be well ventilated!

 

[TXfreeze]

It will be well ventilated!

One would think. Going to make a good effort to find it and see what Holiday Ramblwr knows about it.