Propane on/off valve

[Landsub]

When I turn on the valve I can smell gas. Have attempted to find the source but no luck. Does anyone have any issues or know about the life of the valve?

 

[GTS225]

OK, but WHERE exactly, do you smell the gas? At the valve/regulator? In the coach? Does your propane alarm get triggered?

Roger

 

[Landsub]

OK, but WHERE exactly, do you smell the gas? At the valve/regulator? In the coach? Does your propane alarm get triggered?

Roger

At the valve area. The reason I wondered if the valves have a life. Coach is 2008, but only has 30k. miles and was not used that much.

 

[GTS225]

OK. I too, have experienced the same. There's a small vent on the regulator that vents a little gas when you turn it on. There's also an auto shutoff valve in there that will completely halt gas flow if a hose ruptures or breaks, or occasionally if you turn the gas on too fast.
I wouldn't worry about it unless you come back ten minutes later and still smell it. Then, investigate for a leak.

Roger

 

[sanda]

I would check all fittings at the tanks with soapy water. One time I found a pinhole in one of my lines and another time a leak in the regulator.

 

[FloridaSon]

I check that and all the fittings as far as I can reach with soapy water about once a year.