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01-18-2022, 02:02 PM #11
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yes, that is our problem there will be nobody here to switch the knob over to the other side, and the 30lbs has been running out in about 4-5 days
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01-18-2022, 02:16 PM #12
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What I'm trying to tell you is that you don't have to switch the knob to use both tanks - it will automatically switch over. What have you had the thermostat set on when using 30 lbs. in 4-5 days? It won't go nearly that fast with the thermostat set at 45... and you'll have 60 lbs. of LP if you leave it with two full tanks (again, it will switch over automatically).
RobLast edited by Second Chance; 01-18-2022 at 10:16 PM. Reason: Correct typo
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01-18-2022, 02:31 PM #13
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You don't need to flip switch for the regulator to use the other tank. Starting with both tanks full, say you have the switch toward the door side. The regulator will start using gas from that tank. Once it runs out the indicator will turn red and it will start pulling from the off door tank (assuming both tanks are open). When you check the propane and see red you know that whichever tank the switch is pointing too is out of propane and needs to be refilled. Flip the lever and it should go green showing you have gas in that tank. Take out the first tank and get it refilled. When the second tank is empty it will auto flip back to the first tank (hopefully now refilled) and the red indicator will be back showing the second tank is now empty. rinse and repeat!
I think leaving the lever in the center will pull from both tanks. Useful in very cold situations when the propane is slow to gas off. But once its gone your SOL. But I could be wrong, never tried it2021 Solitude 375 RES-R
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01-18-2022, 02:37 PM #14
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You can also change to 40lbs tanks for more capacity. They fit, just not as easy to get in and out since they’re taller than the door opening.
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01-18-2022, 04:55 PM #15
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As you learned, there can still be water in sections of the plumbing, that could cause problems when it freezes. Expanding ice inside things (like a water pump) can crack fittings/housings/etc. In main lines, expanding ice with no outlet can compress the air in the lines to such an extent that they burst.
Safest is to drain everything, then winterize with antifreeze. It is quick to do, cheap, and doesn't take all that much (2-3 gal). You do not need to add any to any of the tanks, just drain them (Empty tanks have lots of room for water to expand in to!). Just get it in all the plumbing - low point drains, toilet line, laundry (if equipped), outside showers, etc. Read how to bypass your water heater - it just needs to be drained, and does not need antifreeze. Pour a cup or two into each of the waste drains (sinks, shower, laundry). Leave all drains/taps open.
On your return, reconnect and put some water in you water tank, run the pump, and flush all the lines. Since you're only flushing out a couple of gallons, it won't take much water. RV Antifreeze is safe to put down the sewer line. It is non-toxic, so while you want to get it out, any tiny bit missed will do no harm. Reset the by-pass on the water heater and fill it up.
Sanitizing is always good to do, but not needed for getting the antifreeze out. The first time you do this, it may take 45 min. for you to winterize as you learn. 15 min. to get back to normal on your return. The next time, you will be twice as fast. Will cost about $15 or less, cheaper than running heat while you are gone, which you won't need to run at all.
Many use compressed air to blow out the lines, which works too - but it takes the same amount of time, and you need a compressor with a decent amount of capacity (no 12v tire inflator). For just once-in-a-while, antifreeze is the way to go. You'll be surprised at how "not a big deal" it ends up being.Last edited by sande005; 01-18-2022 at 05:01 PM.
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01-23-2022, 06:26 AM #16
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01-23-2022, 07:28 AM #17
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01-23-2022, 12:44 PM #18
In actuality it does not switch tanks, it draws from both at the same time. That is exactly why many people leave it to one or the other.
With the selector in the middle it will draw from both tanks at the same time until they are both empty. If one tank empties first it will draw from the one that has gas remaining.2019 GMC 3500 SRW Sierra Denali Duramax
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01-25-2022, 04:36 AM #19
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01-25-2022, 05:19 AM #20
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