Quick Connect LPG

ptooti · 05-25-2018, 02:28 PM

Hello I would like to know what kind of hose I need to use to convert a BBQ that uses the 1lb tanks over to the quick connect on our new camper Passport ELITE 19RB thank you in advance

notanlines · 05-25-2018, 02:45 PM

All the major RV store areas carry the hose. It has the male for the RV end, similar to automotive air tools, and the grill end matches the threaded part on the end of your one pound tanks.

villui · 06-02-2018, 02:12 AM

Connecting from quick connect to a standalone grill? Not directly from from propane tank?

**flybouy** · 05-25-2018, 04:57 PM

You will need to remove the regulator that the screw on tank attaches to in order to connect it to the on board gas line.

66joej · 05-25-2018, 05:07 PM

Actually you can get a male end like the one on your RV outlet and screw it into the female end after you take off the regulator. Then buy a detachable hose of the appropriate length and store when not in use. No winding the hose around the BBQ. Just a thought. I did this.

**flybouy** · 05-25-2018, 05:25 PM

I've converted several grills and smokers this way. Typically a 1/8" or 1/4" pipe thread male quick connect and an extension hose of appropiate length. Very easy.

ptooti · 05-25-2018, 08:30 PM

Thank you for the great info! I will check out an RV store in Weyburn Saskatchewan this weekend! First trip out fingers crossed it all works out

notanlines · 05-26-2018, 02:50 AM

Ptooti, I believe this will get you going in the right direction:

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/MB-St...-p/66-7119.htm

lonewolftx · 05-31-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by notanlines

Ptooti, I believe this will get you going in the right direction:

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/MB-St...-p/66-7119.htm

I’m thinking this isn’t the one you want. It has a screw in male end vs. a quick connect one. I’ve converted a Coleman roadtrip grill to my 5th wheel propane port. There are several brass hardware fittings needed and a 12’ quick connect hose from Camping World or wherever. Here are the parts:
• Parker Brass Pipe Fitting, 90 Degree Street Elbow, 1/8" NPT Male X 1/4" NPT Female https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMWZZ6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
• https://www.campingworld.com/propane...full-flow-plug
• https://www.campingworld.com/12-quic...-hose-assembly

This is a picture of a typical regulator and you use the brass piece by attaching it to the male quick connect noted above and the brass elbow.
• https://www.campingworld.com/coleman...lacement:cool:

xrated · 05-26-2018, 05:01 AM

Question for y'all! Are the propane quick connects a special type made only for propane/gas use, OR would the quick connects that I use on my air compressors be safe to use? I currently use the Milton "V" quick connects for my compressors and air tool devices, but not sure if they are "rated" for propane use......is there a difference in standards?

Steveo57 · 05-27-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xrated

Question for y'all! Are the propane quick connects a special type made only for propane/gas use, OR would the quick connects that I use on my air compressors be safe to use? I currently use the Milton "V" quick connects for my compressors and air tool devices, but not sure if they are "rated" for propane use......is there a difference in standards?

The QD fittings for propane are definitely different than the ones for air. Just went through this making a hose for my BBQ to connect it to my trailer.

zuley · 05-26-2018, 05:09 AM

xrated, I hope others chime in on your question as well but I recall reading a post on the site previous that stated there was a difference between compressed air and gas fittings.

**JRTJH** · 05-26-2018, 06:30 AM

I can't tell you what the exact differences between pneumatic and propane QD fittings, but I'd make a guess that it's the machined tolerances. Most pneumatic fittings have a statement on the package that reads, "Not for use with flammable gasses"..... There have been a number of posts on this forum and on other forums stating not to use the air compressor fittings on any propane QD hose or outlet.

**chuckster57** · 05-26-2018, 06:19 AM

I’m not an expert by any stretch but I do believe in using the right tool for the job. Quick connect for LP is made for LP and quick connect for compressed air is made for... its not like there is a huge price difference worth taking the chance.

JMHO, YMMV.

Purpdust · 06-12-2018, 10:18 AM

I tried this for my Coleman stove and it did not supply enough gas.

I need to remove the regular on the Coleman or get a direct unregulated line off the tanks.

They way the design these is such a piss off

xrated · 05-26-2018, 07:00 AM

Thank you to all that responded.....and let me say this. I had NO intention of trying to use one of my Milton air quick couplers that I have UNLESS they were/are approved for propane gas. And the price difference, whatever it may be is a very small price to pay for my personal safety and the safety of others around me. When it comes to combustible gasses, taking shortcuts is a very good way to wake up DEAD! I'm lucky enough to have survived as long as I have.....I ain't takin' no shortcuts in this matter.

travelin texans · 05-26-2018, 07:37 AM

Just like air quick connects, long, short, big & small, not all LP fittings will mate up together either, they need to be matched halves. The larger end that matches the 1lb bottles is universal, but not necessarily the smaller male end on that hose. Hopefully your half on your rv is fairly universal, I wasn't that lucky, had to search LP dealers til I found the correct half.

MandJ · 05-28-2018, 04:15 PM

Propane quick connects are different from air and pressure washer quick connects.

ptooti · 05-28-2018, 04:54 PM

Ok i went to an rv place and they said i cannot hook to my bbq if it already has a regulator and that propane cannot be double regulated ??? So to remove the regulator and hook direct i would have no contol over the flame adjustment. What i do know about pnumatic,hydraulic and gas fittings is the degree of angle on the chamferred fitting is different so they wont seal for a reason . Please advise how i can get my bbq going

**JRTJH** · 05-28-2018, 05:21 PM

Bob Landry did a very comprehensive post a couple years ago on converting camp stoves and grills to adapt to the RV LPG system. It is a "sticky" at the beginning of the Modifications and Upgrades section of the forum. You can access his posts on the subject here: http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ead.php?t=9739

It's some good reading and should answer every question you might have on "how do I????"

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