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03-15-2019, 09:13 AM #1
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Running propane generator from BBQ port
Is anyone running their propane powered generator using the BBQ supply port on their rig? Any reason why I shouldn't been able to? We haven't purchased a generator yet but looking at the Champion 3400 Dual Fuel.
Thanks!~Peter
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03-15-2019, 10:46 AM #2
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The propane BBQ port on the trailer will pass thru the regulator on the RV before going to the BBQ port. If the generator requires a low pressure regulator then this should work.
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03-15-2019, 10:52 AM #3
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03-15-2019, 11:01 AM #5
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If the generator requires a regulator and it comes with the generator you will not use it if you hook to BBQ port on the RV. If you use 2 regulators in the same line the pressure will be to low.
On any propane device that is plugged into any port on a RV that comes from the on board regulator it does not need to have another regulator in line.
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03-15-2019, 07:54 PM #6
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I am considering this as well. I found this thread that explains the process, but have not done it myself yet (do not yet own the generator).
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f93/champ...em-344289.html2018 Reflection 28BH
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03-15-2019, 10:11 PM #7
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I've installed a couple of propane conversions on my home generators.
Hope I don't mangle this explanation too much.
The generators will have a low pressure regulator and a demand regulator.
Looking at the Champion 3100 dual fuel owners manual and images, it looks like the low pressure regulator is connected right onto the demand pressure regulator, then hose to the carb on the generator.
The larger Champion's show to have the demand regulator mounted on the generator itself.
The low pressure regulator is for propane tank connections, reduces tank pressure to 11" water column.
The demand regulator is the one that feeds propane/LP into the generator's carb.
Connecting the generator to a low pressure propane/LP line requires the demand regulator.
The RV's regulators at the propane tanks are the low pressure regulator.
I expect the RV's bbq QC has already had pressure lowered.
This would be the same as connecting to your house's natural gas line say at the patio, it's already had it pressure reduced by the main house regulator.
If you connect the generator directly to a propane tank, you'll have 2 regulators.
Low:
http://www.propaneproducts.com/propa...ion-24-13.html
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Pro.../dp/B000BQUQEI
Demand:
Garretson KN Demand Fuel Controller Regulator https://www.propanecarbs.com/garrets...regulator.html- Gene
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03-16-2019, 05:00 AM #8
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03-16-2019, 07:56 AM #9
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I did this on my Reflection. I converted my Honda EU2000's to propane using the Hutch Mountain Propane Conversion kit. I then tapped into the fiver propane system back where the grill hooks up. I installed the necessary propane regulators behind the skirts of the trailer. It is all hard wired, I never have to connect or disconnect either propane or the electrical connection. I summarized my setup here: https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...erator-Install
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08-31-2020, 09:33 AM #10
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I just completed the Champion dual-fuel hookup. It is true that the Champion generators will work on our BBQ outlet, but it floods the propane carburetor. The pressure is right, the flow is too much.
I found on some other forums that the propane thing that Champion sends is actually 2 components. It has the connector for a propane tank, then it has a pressure regulator. That is as we would expect to run on a tank... but then it has this 4x size thing, that is the flow regulator.
What I did was to unscrew the common pressure regulator from the flow part. I ordered a quick connect from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._title_o01_s00
Then I went down to ACE Hardware store and got an adapter from the brass parts area (I don't have a number for that, just take the 2 parts with you and test what you find, about $5).
Here is the other forum where I found the information. https://www.irv2.com/forums/f93/cham...em-344289.html
Now, I can use the same hose on my FlameKing grill and on my Champion generator (one at a time).2015 Ford F350 6.7L TurboDiesel, Crew Cab, short bed SRW, 4x4, Lariat
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