Quick Connect fitting

[Txdabj1]

I am having a very difficult time trying to figure out the outside quick connect fitting on my travel trailer.

This is for a camp stove I want to use.


I bought a 1/4” male NPT full flow low pressure fitting and attached this fitting to the end of the hose on my stove. The male fitting fits into the 1/4” female quick connect fitting but no LP came out. I started looking closer at the female quick connect on my travel and it is high pressure. This doesn’t seem right since the manifold/block it is mounted to is down line from the propane tank regulator. I am not a plumber so my apologies in advance for using the wrong terminology.

Can I replace the female high pressure with a low pressure quick connect? Did GD install the wrong quick connect?

Thanks for any help or guidance you can offer.

[Txdabj1]

Sorry, I forgot to add that I have a 2022 Reflection 315 RLTS

[Casa_Woody]

@Txdabj1, The fitting on the camper is not an air fitting. It is an LP Gas fitting. You need to ensure you are using the proper male fitting. An incorrect fitting may lock into the female fitting but most likely will not allow the gas to flow. The female fitting on the camper is most likely correct. I do not recommend changing it out. Recommend looking on Amazon for a LP gas hose. Mr. Heater makes hoses in various lengths that you can adapt to your stove/grill.

If you are using the proper fittings:
Ensure the valve on the camper female fitting is in the open position.
Ensure there is gas in the tank(s) and the tank valve(s) is open.
Ensure the auto switch-over valve (not sure of the proper name) is pointed towards the known full tank and is indicating green.

One last comment: Place the dust cover/plug back in the female fitting when not in use. Keeps road grime out of the fitting and makes connection easier down the road.

Hope this helps.

[Redapple63]

I am having a very difficult time trying to figure out the outside quick connect fitting on my travel trailer.

This is for a camp stove I want to use.


I bought a 1/4” male NPT full flow low pressure fitting and attached this fitting to the end of the hose on my stove. The male fitting fits into the 1/4” female quick connect fitting but no LP came out. I started looking closer at the female quick connect on my travel and it is high pressure. This doesn’t seem right since the manifold/block it is mounted to is down line from the propane tank regulator. I am not a plumber so my apologies in advance for using the wrong terminology.

Can I replace the female high pressure with a low pressure quick connect? Did GD install the wrong quick connect?

Thanks for any help or guidance you can offer.

@Txdabj1,

I have the same model reflection as you, this is what I got. @Casa_Woody is correct. You need a 1/4 low pressure lp quick connect fitting. I also got one with a length of hose. It works great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5MCVM9...p_mob_ap_share

Bill

[Txdabj1]

Thanks Casa Woody! I definitely did not use air fittings. I bought the fittings from Propane Products.

[Txdabj1]

Thanks Bill. I have the 1/4” low pressure fitting and it fits in the female quick connect but no LP comes out.
The picture I took of the female quick connect is not very good but if you look close it is a high pressure quick connect. That’s what puzzles me since it is regulated by the regulator on the propane tanks.

[MoonShadow_1911]

Thanks Bill. I have the 1/4” low pressure fitting and it fits in the female quick connect but no LP comes out.
The picture I took of the female quick connect is not very good but if you look close it is a high pressure quick connect. That’s what puzzles me since it is regulated by the regulator on the propane tanks.

The female end, the one on the coach, should have a little lever that you turn 90° in order to slide the collar back. I THINK it is also a gate valve, but not 100% sure, and if so, it needs to be turned back inline with the connector once the nipple is inserted and seated.

Now that I think about it, I don't think this is the case. I'm gonna have to check mine, now.

[Bungy]

The female end, the one on the coach, should have a little lever that you turn 90° in order to slide the collar back. I THINK it is also a gate valve, but not 100% sure, and if so, it needs to be turned back inline with the connector once the nipple is inserted and seated.

Now that I think about it, I don't think this is the case. I'm gonna have to check mine, now.

On all the propane quick connect fittings I’ve seen on an RV, you can’t slide the collar back without first opening the ball valve.

[MoonShadow_1911]

On all the propane quick connect fittings I’ve seen on an RV, can’t slide the collar back without first opening the ball valve.

Okay, then you have to close the lever, which opens the valve, for gas to follow. Thanks. I haven't gotten outside yet to check.

[Txdabj1]

Mark, there is a small lever on the female quick connect. As best I can tell it turns the LP on and off but also acts as a safety feature. You can’t push in the male fitting unless the lever is in the closed position. The lever prevents the collar from being pushed back on the female quick connect.
After more research, I am beginning to think GD installed a high pressure quick connect instead of a low pressure quick connect.