Propane Leak and Stove Issues FIXED! (Plus Tips!) (Full Time RV Life)

[@jonwright7729]

After watching this video. I walked straight out the door and fixed my non working burner. Excellent video.

[@ChangingLanes]

Awesome!!

[@brianroth7852]

Usually a bad thermocouples for the oven. If it keeps going out I would replace it for safety. If the thermocouples is not working right it shuts the gas off on the appliances. At least that's what it is supposed to do. I remember as a teenager living in a mobile home. My sister thought she had lit the oven. How ever she did light the pilot light but the thermocouples failed to shut of the gas. And next thing we knew is the over door was blown off. Needless to say it work dad up and scared the crap out of my sister. After that she told dad he could make his own toast. Also you can by a gas dector or snooper for about $59.00. I have one in my tool box. Comes in handy for those tight spaces where I can't get the soap spray. Safe travels Brian and Cindy "xtreambydesign with passion"

[@bmoore3199]

Excellent video Chad. No detail left out. Thanks !

[@razmondpush2971]

I was told years ago that if you want to live full time in an RV, learn what to fix and how to repair most if not all the systems, it makes $$$ n cents...or saves lots of money in the long run. We have lived in a travel trailer while we built our house in AZ years ago, yes, learned a lot then too. But I am a doer also, the homes that we have had throughout our lifetime all have had their issues. When it comes to repairs, modifications, restorations, I am a little slow getting started, but as long as the wallet does not loose any weight, I get the job done on a reasonable time schedule, and I am impressed as well as others that stop by. Thank you again for the invite, you do make it look easy...though sometimes it is not.

[@dennisdeal9394]

One of our favorite KZbin couple.

[@immasher2139]

Okay. The propane fix was a lot of information, but thank you,! We will be watching that over and over, I'm sure! 😏

[@petrafied99]

Great info. Thanks Tara! (for sharing Chad’s info with us.) 😉

[@ChangingLanes]

My pleasure! 😉

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Chad, is there nothing you can’t fix? You be da man😂.

[@thedavidrichman]

Add a quick disconnect to a portable firepit too. You can have a fire where some places don't allow wood burning.

[@ChangingLanes]

Definitely! 👍🏼

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Great video Chad & Tara!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thank you! 😎

[@computerfixer06]

Great video, I have the same issue with the oven taking many many clicks to light. I'll check on the igniter gap this weekend!

[@AlBammer]

Chad, you really have a nack for making things simple. Really great job!

[@EndlessRVing]

This is an awesome video. Super informative and easy to understand. Thanks for the great info. 👍 - MJ

[@RVLifeWithTheMuirs]

Great video! What a great idea using your slide tray for an outdoor kitchen. Easy setup and take down. A clean tidy campsite keeps the thieves away!!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! We have a vlog on when the trays were installed and we reorganized the basement area. You'll love this 😎 👉changinglanesrv.com/rv-upgrades-basement-slide-trays/

[@toddramsay977]

That was probably your best informative video to date. Nobody on youtube really talks about propane troubleshooting. Ray from Love Your RV channel did some stuff with the furnace one time. He is good with videos like that. But you are doing some great video on RV systems.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks so much!

[@seabeevet9285]

Reminds me of a Rosebud torch!!! Great Job Chad!!!

[@joeaboulhosn3648]

Great troubleshooting advise! I learn so much from RV Videos.

[@awkreutter]

You guys do great videos, really enjoy them!

[@chadwilliams5536]

Nice troubleshooting explanation. Loved how you worked in the Jim Carey clip 🤣

[@ChangingLanes]

That was all Tara's editing. 😊

[@catpurrson3651]

Wow! That was chock full of good info. Beautifully presented. Kudos!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@shermanjenne3154]

Have really learned a lot from the few videos I’ve seen. Very much appreciated

[@patriciapeterson1400]

Love every thing you teach us. Amazing!

[@benjaminestep8874]

Great tip on the black stone..had that wind problem and never thought of the regulator. THX

[@coolchef09]

when you mentioned holding the oven knob in for 5 seconds at 10:47 something I noticed in my RV oven I troubleshooter was when you hold the knob of the oven in, to light the pilot light, it's actually warming up the thermal coupler telling the system "hey the pilot light is on we can keep feeding gas".

[@mooreadventures]

I had a similar issue with the igniter on our refrigerator. Same thing I just adjusted the igniter out from the burner some and it worked.

[@nealcoppola9963]

To help Determine how much Propane is in my tanks I Scale them. (A little bit of a pain) But I found a Suit Case Travel Scale works Great. (Down Side is removing tank hold down pieces ) Quick and Fairly easy. Bonus is very Accurate and Small - Easy to Stow away.

[@davidchilders2150]

I add a little dielectric grease to sensor on LP Check for a stronger connection

[@ChangingLanes]

Great idea!

[@kerrykelly6377]

Dang, you are one smart dude! Thank you so much Chad!! See ya in the next video, Tara?! 😘

[@ChangingLanes]

Yep! Next week is more Zion adventures! 😊

[@garyhanson4133]

On your oven. There is generally 2 safety systems. One being for the pilot light, the other for the actual burner. Generally its a probe that is in the flame. If it goes bad it will think there is no flame and shut it all down. Hope this helps. I couldn't see your burner to well

[@06Kabal]

My thoughts exactly! That part you’re talking about is called thermocouple.

[@JohnMarucci]

Chad, did you post a follow up on the oven going out? Having the same issue same Furrion stove/oven unit.

[@robinl2964]

Great tip about using my Blackstone on a breezy day. Good video.

[@shufflerp3868]

My RV came with a quick connect that is already regulated. Runs off the main line to the front side of the 5th wheel. I just plug into it and plug into my Blackstone. Works great.

[@computerfixer06]

My trailer has a small manifold on the frame, 2 lines go in for the furnace and stove, then a quick connect for the outside kitchen 2 burner stove. There was an unused port that was plugged, so I removed the plug and installed a second quick connector, BAM I can run the blackstone at the same time too!

[@ChangingLanes]

Nice!!👍

[@joecote6648]

Hey Chad. I have a similar set up in my furnace. A carbon buildup on the electrodes causes problems. Just knocking carbon off helps. I use a nonflammable break part cleaner. It cleans fine with no fire risk from the cleaning solvent. Good luck.

[@bigdaddy51200]

Great Information as always, thanks for the tips!!

[@sherriweber7105]

Very good video. Thank you for the information on trying to fix the the propane stove and oven. I saw that after the video it broke sown again. You probably got it fixed. Thank you again for the video.

[@betweentherumblestripswithchri]

When you adjusted the spark on the oven. You inadvertently corrected the flame contacting the sensor which tells the oven gas control that the flame is burning properly. Now the flame will stay on. Really enjoy your videos. Keep it up!

[@mikeapperson6885]

Much appreciated. this "legal-ease" version was very easy to follow along and understand. This is why I love to subscribe to your channel. Thank you .

[@codymcvicar]

Thanks for all the information and links to Amazon. Loving the videos !!!!! 😁😁

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

OPD is Overfill Protection Device its a float that shuts off at 80 percent thats the legal limit to fill a tank to allow for expansion yes propane is a liquid under pressure it does not control flow. The regulator controls the flow or pressure that is allowed out. You can get air locked in the tip that will block the flow usually happens when filling or the opd can get stuck a gentle drop will fix it. The design of the tip limits the pressure they are designed to keep liquid from passing that would cause a huge explosion something like a fork lift has liquid withdrawal what we have in rv is vapor hope that helps

[@ez123ification]

Great advice as always 👍😎👍

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@markevans3589]

If all else fails, read the manual. 👍😁. Highly informative video.

[@shekharmoona544]

Dropped this king. 👑

[@RVingillini]

On ovens with the flame going out on you. Thermo couple the pilot flame heats can get weak over time. You may need to replace the thermo coupler.

[@kitrodrigues5052]

Chad, thank you for all your info, you guys are awesome.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@chrisnwilm]

Hey Chad and Tara. Blackstone major tip. Get you some pastry chopper/scappers with the curved handle. The slot will then fit over the lip of your blackstone thus limiting the effect of wind gusts.

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video, great tips, love watching and Thank you.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!😎

[@wheatbrook]

Excellent information for us diyers thank you Chad great video!

[@michaelmontag5863]

Great tips on propane. Thanks

[@randlayman2668]

Chad , I'm in the process of learning all I can about RVs and their systems ,before I purchase my travel trailer, your way of diagnosis is similar to mine ( Career motorcycle tech) very enjoyable for me. Great videos

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@mbmike29]

OMG, Thank you! Now I know how to take the top of the stove off!!! (@3:25).

[@ChangingLanes]

You're welcome! 😉

[@williammoore2417]

Thank you so much for taking your time to do these fantastic videos

[@ChangingLanes]

Thank you for watching!😎

[@joecool509]

I had to replace the temperature sensing tube that I in the pilot light flame. it is what holds the gas valve open when operating. if the pilot goes out the fluid contracts and shuts the valve. I had to replace the unit.. not sure why it wasnt working but that fixed my issue.

[@kylethompson2017]

WOW!!! Coincidence? I think not. Our RV has been in our driveway for the last 2 months, when the previous owner delivered it to us. Been spending the time getting familiar with everything and making my own little modifications. Just yesterday I watched videos on utube to learn about the propane system, mainly the stove and fridge. This video was times perfectly, thank you Chad for reading my mind. Or Tara for bugging him to make the repair, whichever. Question: I bought the same gas level monitor and the directions tell me to place the monitor on the bottom of the tank. That's what I did, and the readings aren't accurate AT ALL. It's the two tank monitor just like yours. I'm gonna attach it to the side like you did and see what happens. Awesome video. Sorry for the long comment.

[@ChangingLanes]

Ours is on the bottom too. The image in the video was from under the RV. That's where it's supposed to go. I would contact them and let them know. Also, be sure to calibrate it for your sized tanks. I forget how this is done.

[@1380beagle]

We were at a Grand Design rally in NY with our 2019 imagine 3170bh. We had a regulator recall with our propane. They replaced all the recalls at the rally. 👍🏻

[@w4gle1963]

Always Great Info!!!! Thanks Chad & Tara!

[@coreymerritt7742]

Nice fix chad your reference to Jim Carey was awesome 👏

[@ChangingLanes]

That part was all Tara! 😊

[@coreymerritt7742]

@@ChangingLanes nice

[@kevinlucas8437]

Great info who knew it was the distance. I'll use that on outside propane fire place.

[@Big.Ron1]

When I was a kid we used boiling water. Pour it down the tank. Then run your hand from bottom up. Feel where it warms up that's the level. Its too dry here in the desert to get frost lines so feeling cool metal where propane is to warmer where propane isn't works well.

[@Cptstokes]

Has a customer with the oven not re-lighting when baking. Turned out by replacing the pilot light nozzle and thermo couple it worked fine

[@terrygodwin4413]

We close on the sale of our home on 10/13 and will then be a full time RV couple. We couldn’t be more excited and you and Tara are the reason for our excitement. Your videos are fun and very informative. Nice job!

[@ChangingLanes]

That is awesome! Congrats and safe travels!

[@birdman5223]

Good stuff mr chad☺️

[@daleg6950]

Though I don’t always know how to put everything into action that you show….I really appreciate your knowledge sharing! Thank you!! Blessings to you and Tara!!

[@corbs07]

It’s best to adjust the spark electrode when it’s red hot (can snap if you adjust it cold) As for the oven looks like you have an electronic safety device sometimes they just want a clean eg fine wire wool As for the adjustable regulator just be careful on your grill it doesn’t start to crack the burners and have flame lift with too much pressure 👍

[@yipper503]

Yes, the spark electrode can definitely break it you adjust it cold. Ask me how I know. 😢

[@golfaholics7777]

Another great video! And sorry hadn’t told you already, but congrats on hitting 200k (now more I know) but you guys are killing it!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!! 😀 Hope all is well with you!

[@golfaholics7777]

@@ChangingLanes thx!

[@donaldhofstetter6198]

You’re killing me! The wife sees the video before I do…says, you should be able to do that! Throws just about everything in the Amazon chart that she thinks we (I) need. Problem is, we haven’t gotten our new (brand new right out of the box new) GD Solitude yet! Holy smoke! Traded up from a Class A to a 5th wheel is costing us money! Great video!!! 💵 🇺🇸

[@terribrearley6667]

LOL I do that to my husband too! We have a GD Reflection.

[@LaCatLady]

Yep, if all else fails, read the instructions….I hate that. Glad you got your stove fixed.

[@ChangingLanes]

🤣👍

[@tonyrodgers6730]

Hey Chad. Great video. Just wanted you to know I’m registered for the 5 week certified tech course at NRVTA. Fundamentals in January then 2 weeks at a time about a month apart. Be finished in May, 2022! Gave credit to you for introducing me to NRTVA.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!👍

[@jimdunn731]

Another great video Chad . Very informative, and it helped me fix my stove also thanks a lot.

[@danrandall1110]

Great tips thank you for sharing.

[@marcireale]

Thank you. Great troubleshooting and equipment info. One of my stove burners doesn’t like to light, so the FIRST thing I’m going to check is the gap on the sparker!

[@ChangingLanes]

Good luck! Hope that's all it is! 👍🏼

[@jandblawncare8570]

We have those Mopeka (however you spell it lol) LP monitors and it is convenient to just push a button to see how much LP is left. BTW Chad, I finally found an installer for the solar system and going in this week!!! Super pumped!!! Aaron from JonesN2Travel is doing it, cant wait to meet them and help out with the install.

[@ChangingLanes]

Awesome! Hope the install goes well!

[@harleynavis5218]

Chad as an old tank mechanic,your sensor in the oven that keeps your flame lit is dirty,clean or replace it,steel wool,rub the little tube like thermal coupler

[@johnszybowicz1616]

Chad the flame sensor and spark rod are one in the same it could be the spark rod (flame sensor) was dirty and by adjusting it with your pliers you gave it better sensitivity of the flame. By the way keep up the tech tips there great.

[@timinsandiego6979]

Great topic. Propane levels are always a mystery. Happy travels you two!

[@patricialewis-neal376]

Great information, Thank you for the information and the demonstration. Keep up the good work.

[@av8r3400]

The 20 PSI regulator I got from your link worked for about 15 minutes before it too, died. I ordered another from Amazon but the only one they had with the proper length hose is a 30 PSI (!) unit with a gauge on it. Needless to say all you need to do is crack open the regulator for a ton of gas to flow. Per it's gauge best operation is at 5-7 PSI.

[@benu_bird]

Chad, you are awesome 👏🏼 You make everything look so simple and you stay calm through it all. Great work. Bravo 🎉

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@goldenyearstraveling8248]

Great, informative video, Chad.

[@andrewsharman4419]

Thanks for another great video.

[@crusin73]

like your Blackstone set up on the slide. wish I had storage space like that. good tips and I also use the same leak detector as that one, good practice to be a custom to. safe travels.

[@ontariotrailcameras6619]

Great Video Chad! Very educational as always. Thanks guys

[@jimfrazer5428]

Great tips man. I'm going to get an adjustable regulator for our fire pit. 🔥

[@bobbennett2423]

In regards to your oven going out, you may have a bad thermocouple on the pilot light. if it doesn't sense enough heat, it will shut down the oven.

[@ChangingLanes]

Indeed! I need to check that, but I think I'll need to pull the whole stove out to get to it. ☹️

[@dennisperschbacher3688]

Good informational video as usual. We just got a new Grand Design 5th wheel so alot of your how to videos relate to items that would pertain to us. You make it look so simple. We watched your video on Mt Rushmore and decided to take a journey to see it. All construction is done and you can take hikes right below the monument. Beautiful!

[@crazy8acres651]

I think I'm having the gap problem with the oven igniter. It's tough to get the flame going Good video! Can't wait to look into tomorrow.

[@robertfish795]

When you described the oven problem my first thought was that it was a bad thermocoupler. I checked the oven on my 2020 Imagine and found that it does have a thermocoupler but not the type I usually find in a hardware store so it may be a RV specific type.

[@smiller6238]

Interesting as I am not using a secondary regulator for mine, just the one from the TT.

[@jsteele42378]

Chad with my outside wallyworld BBQ grill . I noticed that like you I had to keep turning the know off and back to on really fast. Sometimes one might fire up but if one did then the other two would not. I took some sandpaper and clean the end of the pilot lighter and also where the fire hit the medal . So that they both was clean and cause good fire to ground.

[@Lifes_RV_Adventures]

Thanks Chad! You always have great tips. Now I have an idea how my manometer works. I’m going to take the NRVTA course too.

[@ChangingLanes]

Have fun at the class!

[@Ultrafrozen]

RE: Oven woes If you don't light the pilot light, you can still light the oven burner; when oven is up to temp, the burner shuts off but can't re-start without the pilot light being lit. I think there's also an automatic valve that shuts gas flow if the pilot light isn't on - not sure about this one. We had this exact issue when the wife lit the burner only yesterday and the oven shut itself off.

[@stewartcollver9000]

I am not a full timer but I just had to jump in. I Am retired HVAC business owner so I ve run into this many times. First thing to look for is what is sensing the presence of flame? If a. Thermocouple, then it must be in the flame enough to put out sufficient current to keep gas solenoid energized. AND connection must be good for solenoid to stay open, Very small current can get lost in bad connection..If there is flame sense rod, flame rectification is happening, also small current, about 2 to 3 micro amps..often due to oxygen and heat being present, an oxide will form on the rod which is resistive, which can have big impact on a small current through the rod so the control board doesn't sense the flame current.... keep up good work Tara. You to Chad

[@davidspenneberg8769]

Our GD Reflection has a quick disconnect under the basement by the door and we hook our Blackstone to it. I'm surprised yours doesn't have that also? Great video!!

[@lisamonth2864]

201k wow. You should have a RV meet up. I bet you will fill up the campground with full time RV families.

[@kitteno726]

Great stuff Chad! I am so thankful for your tech tips since our Trailer Life magazine no longer has anything for we DIYers. Our 1988 Jayco fiver(yeah, we've been RVing THAT long!) had an oven which wouldn't stay lit unless I propped the oven door open with a wooden spoon.

[@michael_silverback_henders8156]

Amazingly helpful video this week guys... Everyone with a RV needs to know this information... Propane can be a problem, so watch this video and test everything if you think you need to.... testing the pressure is easy and extremely helpful... Keep up the great work guys...

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks!

[@Itsa_Mea]

Our system has always drained down after a short period when the bottles are turned off. I finally found the cause. It is the electric shutoff solenoid for the water heater. I sprayed the jet with glass cleaner and it made bubbles. Now I need to order the new one.

[@gregorywires3733]

Had similar issue with the stove in our 2020 solitude. Reached out to Furrion and was told the stove needed to be replaced. According to Furrion there are no replaceable parts on this model stove. Honestly this seemed very strange there are not replacement parts for this model stove, but given the 5th wheel was under warranty I did not argue and just let the dealer replace the stove.

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Great , many thanks 👍👏

[@stevecastro22]

Great tips Chad. I have found that the process of elimination almost always serves well. I plan on updating our Blackstone after watching your video. Thank you so much

[@timhoekenschnieder9109]

Flame from the pilot light must be inline with the thermostat rod. Pilot light keeps the thermostat warm. If thermostat gets cool it will shut off the gas as a safety feature. Just like a gas fireplace. Thanks for another great video.

[@davidbottles3035]

Thermocouple

[@renelambert552]

I had the same trouble with my oven. I keep a large square pizza stone in the oven. Moving the pizza stone slightly fixed my problem. I think it was not allowing enough airflow.