New RECALL - propane regulator

[pauldridge]

Best way to check is just look at your regulator.. You have to slide the white plastic cover down reveal the Wintec name.
Like others I spent hours reading reviews on Amazon.. Yes even the Flame King had a worrisome number of 1 star reviews, mostly failure in short time
I wound up ordering a Marshall Excelsior https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741GS563...ing=UTF8&psc=1. The first review was very detailed and informative. This particular model is supposedly higher flow rate to support reefer, stove and heater simultaneously when needed.
A few dollars more but it is the only unit I found actually made in US.. Hopefully that is worth something
Phil. 17MKS

[OurNewEra]

I received my new regulator that I ordered off the web. Got it installed. It was a bear getting the propane 'out' fitting off the old Winntec. I also moved/reused the bracket from the Winntec to the new Flame King. The Winntec bracket was a little better in that it had two attachment points with the propane anchor down rod.

[Thorvald]

Just got my letter in the mail. Does indicate that due to parts shortages it could take some time. I’ll likely just order one on Amazon, it’ll cost me that much money in diesel to take it to the dealer.

Anyone knows what model they are supplying for the recall? I suspect the flame king.

The Marshall one is interesting as it has the indicator on top. Only issue is I can’t find anyone that sells the entire kit assembled you have to buy the bits and assemble it yourself (MEGR-253HP-PT15). Actually I see the flame king one has an indicator as well.

The Marshall would cost almost $200 up here since you have to buy the parts separately but the flame king includes everything it is only $66.

[Skiddy]

Best way to check is just look at your regulator.. You have to slide the white plastic cover down reveal the Wintec name.
Like others I spent hours reading reviews on Amazon.. Yes even the Flame King had a worrisome number of 1 star reviews, mostly failure in short time
I wound up ordering a Marshall Excelsior https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741GS563...ing=UTF8&psc=1. The first review was very detailed and informative. This particular model is supposedly higher flow rate to support reefer, stove and heater simultaneously when needed.
A few dollars more but it is the only unit I found actually made in US.. Hopefully that is worth something
Phil. 17MKS

The link you provided indicates country of origin as China, did I miss something?

[BobinICT]

Replaced mine with a Mr Heater F273766. Completely removing the regulator and placing it in a vise eases fitting removal and install. Put anti-seize on the threads and done. Mostly good reviews on Amazon on the replacement, bought it at Gander, with member discount and veteran discount I figure I did pretty good.

[TheRealMacGyver]

I just got off the phone with GD and asked if they could just send the part and I will take care of it. Said no because regulations require dealer install and they also perform pressure tests so they said it should really be taken in for this. With that being said, I am pretty sure I will also order one and do it myself.

[Skiddy]

I just got off the phone with GD and asked if they could just send the part and I will take care of it. Said no because regulations require dealer install and they also perform pressure tests so they said it should really be taken in for this. With that being said, I am pretty sure I will also order one and do it myself.

Talked to my dealer and can be scheduled for about six weeks from now. From what I gathered parts must be ordered from GDRV (there is a delay due to demand) and the service advisor indicated the “shop time” might be as much as a couple of hours if pressure test issues are found. Typically, one hour is scheduled.
I have a manometer, albeit an old one, but not much can go wrong with a water filled tube, IMO. It is my understanding 11 inches is the static with no more than 14 inches in lock out - anyone else have any more info in case this becomes a DIY project?
A new GDRV dealer has just opened shop in our area, I will call them and see if I can get in earlier, if not, will see what is available or schedule through my original dealer.

[Nrbsrsr]

I Leaked 40 lbs of propane in 3 days. My dealer says they are booked through July. I ordered one through Amazon and had it in 2 days. Took about 25 minutes to replace the winn-tec and I'm back in business. $50 was well spent as my dealer was apparently willing to have me sacrifice my camping for most of the summer.

[Skiddy]

I Leaked 40 lbs of propane in 3 days. My dealer says they are booked through July. I ordered one through Amazon and had it in 2 days. Took about 25 minutes to replace the winn-tec and I'm back in business. $50 was well spent as my dealer was apparently willing to have me sacrifice my camping for most of the summer.

Curious as to how you leaked propane over three days. It was my understanding that the fault of the WinnTec was to not limit the outflow to 11 inches +/- 30%. Higher pressure was being applied to propane appliances - the exact pressure was never reported to my knowledge. I have not heard of any leaks. Is it possible your WinnTec regulator failed and high pressure propane was delivered throughout the rig?

GDRV states that replacement unit supply is limited so it might not be your dealer that was willing to have you sacrifice your camping.

Did you pressure check your appliances and propane distribution or just plug and play the regulator?

[Nrbsrsr]

[QUOTE=Skiddy;382146]Curious as to how you leaked propane over three days. It was my understanding that the fault of the WinnTec was to not limit the outflow to 11 inches +/- 30%. Higher pressure was being applied to propane appliances - the exact pressure was never reported to my knowledge. . . ./QUOTE]

I am aware that losing 40 lbs of propane does not quite fit the Winn-tec failure description, however. .

Longer story:

I started the season with 2 full tanks. I only run 1 at a time so I don't get caught short. One weekend dry camping in May before our trip a couple weeks ago. Our first night I go to fire up our grill (gas piped to camper) and there's no gas. OK, maybe I didn't start the season with 2 full tanks or we used more than I thought in May. Switched the tanks and fired up the grill. Two days later I go to fire up the grill & find that my 2nd tank is now empty. I'm on an electric site so this doesn't really interfere with our trip. I turned off all the gas and disconnected the tanks.
I called my dealer, described the problem, and told them I would be driving through their city Wednesday on our way home. They told me they wouldn't be able to schedule me until August, send a picture of the regulator and they would get back to me. I'm reserving judgment and not naming my dealer because I'm aware there could be scheduling and supply problems and they have addressed previous issues. However, it's been over a week and I haven't heard back from them. I would have expected some explanation on when, how, or where.
After talking to my dealer I went to Amazon and ordered a Flame King regulator. I received it 2 days later and replaced the Winn-tec. I didn't do a pressure test but I did a soap check on the connections. A week later my tank still "feels" full so I'm confident that the problem is fixed.