The CORRECT Way to Replace RV Propane Pigtail Hoses (Full Step by Step Process)

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[@scrub175]

I think I’ve figured out what makes your content stand out. So you take an ordinary task in a normal amount of time and in that time you share and impart knowledge without belaboring the points. It’s easy for creators to cover multiple areas on a topic at the cost of wordy lengthy videos. You truly have a gift to inform and educate while keeping the message crisp. Thank you.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

really appreciate that Rick, glad to hear from you again. I do my best to keep them efficient.

[@scrub175]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELSthe notification troubleshooting worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

good to hear, youtube notifications are awful. Every other Sunday at 4 pm EST for now. im trying to ramp up production so in March-April-ish of 2025 i can release 1 video each week on Sunday at 4, not sure if it will be possible but Im shooting for it.

[@jasonradmacher8013]

100% agree -- Ross is the best I've seen on being clear, complete, and concise.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks Jason, really do appreciate the feedback.

[@pineychristian]

Ross great video and informative. I'm a commercial / residential HVAC tech by trade. I've always said the gas appliances either LP or NG need to check regularly. It can be nothing to play with if something goes wrong with a leak or gas pressure incorrectly set or adjusted

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for always stopping by my friend!

[@ericknowles1637]

I thought this would be a basic pigtail video… what a pleasant surprise. Chocked full of valuable info. Every rv owner should watch this.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Enjoyrving]

Excellent video. Thanks for the tip on the gasket inside the tank valve……never knew about this!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

i never checked mine until i noticed a leak and found it to be on the very gasket i showed in the video.

[@campingforever2879]

Best pigtail instructional video out there. I’ve watched them all, including the non-rv channels.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

hope it helped

[@darylberry6286]

The thoroughness of your videos is commendable. You bring to light details that the typical RVer would overlook. Thanks for pointing out the need to check our hoses.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

good to see you again Daryl!

[@websitesbylou]

Dadgum, Ross! I had no clue there was so much I needed to be looking at with regard to my propane system. I no longer have a travel trailer, but my fifth wheel has its own set of propane concerns. Thank you, sir! Lou from Georgia.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks buddy, yep, same applies to 5th wheels. If you have questions let me know i might be able to help my friend.

[@frankswitzer3045]

Well done and thorough video.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonradmacher8013]

Ross...you're not going to believe this one. We hauled our camping rig from the Midwest to our 'pad of cement in the swamp' in Florida early this month where we'll enjoy it for the winter, flying back and forth for some sun before a return to normal camping. The place is where my folks have a mobile home, so I can fish with my Dad. While we're gone, we let a friend of my Mom's use the rig. She called me this week to say "I am out of propane" -- which made no sense since it was a completely full tank. This all happened this week AFTER I watched your video. Sure as shootin', a valve on the pigtail somehow busted on the trip down, causing our new tank to drop to zero. Shared this video with my 81 year old Dad, and he watched. Clearly made a difference in what he purchased. Again...invaluable what you do for the RV'ing community. You completely rock, man.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

perfect timing!

[@nancypittman6040]

Watched about 6 hose videos last month. Not one mentioned flare fittings. Had to return and order the right hoses twice. Wish this video had come out in October haha.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

sorry to hear that, but hope this one helped.

[@paulbenoit9431]

Very educational video: concise, accurate and easy to follow. Well done, as usual!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

hope it helped Paul!

[@PhilstoPhx]

Great video, technical enough to get all the necessary information in yet simple enough to allow a general handyman to follow along. And thanks for keeping the sponsor segment short and to the point, one of the very few I've watched and not skipped.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thank you!!

[@susancarter3901]

Thank you. I am a new rv owner.

[@jasonradmacher8013]

Then you've found the right guy to follow. Ross has a number of outstanding videos that helped us so that we made fewer mistakes and had better equipment out of the gate. Take your time -- and you've got this!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

my man.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

glad to help

[@Jeremy-NYFAM]

Great info as always, keep up the great work!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

will do, thank you!

[@coreymerritt7742]

Great video Ross I changed mine last year with build in gauge and braided 👍😊

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@michellekrantz4541]

Our regulator leaked inside there’s also a seal and overtime out here in the Nevada desert. The seal broke and fell out, never noticed it until we had this super strong smell of propane had to put a whole new regulator with the new seal inside and it works great. Thank you for your video. I really enjoy them. I always try to get my husband to watch the videos along with me so we can see how to better or keep an eye on things that happen throughout our travels. Safe travels to you.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks Michelle, safe travels to you as well.

[@joepaul325]

Thanks!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for the Super Thanks donation Joe, very much appreciated!

[@cherylowen7747]

Great video informative, great visual, and knowledgeable

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

glad to hear it helped!

[@tedfisk1211]

Good information as always. The seal inside the fitting is something I wasn't aware of but will check when we go to the trailer next time.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@jasonradmacher8013]

Thanks!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Jason, I dont know what to say... thanks so much bud! I hope our paths cross one day.

[@shawnmcgee7475]

Thanks for the great information Ross. Thoughts on gas stops?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

good idea, i will probably mention them in the coming year. just dont have them yet.

[@rufan2199]

I'm really enjoying these tech videos! learning something on each one.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

glad to help bud

[@dsawyer8]

Just the video I was looking for Thank you very much!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@f2cmadmaxx]

Regulator replacement/advice would be a good addition to this 👍

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

good to see you again bud, i think thats something ill be planning in 2025. Im heading down to the NRVTA to get my technician registration in February... regulators are something i need to brush up on... at least to the detail that I like to have in my videos. 🍻

[@danielhirsch6013]

Propane lane important maintenance! Tks again! 💯 San Diego!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks as always, Dan!

[@campingwithjeffandann]

Great content Ross, we appreciate your videos...

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks guys!

[@timf6916]

GREAT INFORMATION.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks Tim, good to see you again!

[@mjdgi1]

Interesting we just dealt with this last week on our camper

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@bobmartens1089]

100%! I had one leak in Yuma area, water to local propane company and had them custom make a set just a tad longer, great service wish I recall thier name.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad to hear you got it fixed!

[@sc67jam]

Ross question, why does the valve face towards the trailer and not forward so you can see when the feed tank is empty and has switched to a full tank? I mounted mine so it faces the front so I can see it, is there anything wrong with that? Thank you!!

[@rickmarchetti3698]

@@sc67jam because it would only make sense and perfect sense to mount the hoses toward the RV and not toward your toe vehicle, you can see in plenty of you the regulator meter as to how much propane you have used or have left .

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

the hose positioning doesnt change if you flip the regulator around.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

im looking into it, great question.

[@jackg7225]

Like other comments, i didn't know about the o-ring. Do you have one of those e-bikes from your hoodie? I've been looking. There are so many choices. I'd like to get one to take on the road with me.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@marty6055]

Another good reason to replace the pigtails... squirrels had chewed holes in both lines, emptying both tanks.

[@EdExTechur]

I had that same problem. Recommend the braided metal exteriors... the little animals will chew on the rubber ones.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

yep, braided are definitely nice for that reason.

[@paulhaines5755]

Very nice vid. Thank you!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it helps!

[@mattkaminski6618]

Great video!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks Matt.

[@JamesMcCall-n8s]

In your video concerning tools, you might want to consider the MegaPro screwdriver sets They have various options for multiple career fields & their original has Straight, Phillips, Torx, mobile home types & other options all in one tool Try one, they’re awesome

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

@@JamesMcCall-n8s I definitely will, James, thanks for sharing.

[@Motofamilyracingteam]

Thanks I will look into changing out my hoses, I noticed some wear.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad I could help!

[@henrymorgan3982]

If you travel anywhere with your RV, you must carry spare hoses and the regulator. When it’s -10 degrees, it is no time to be ordering from Amazon!🤣

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

You’re right, always have a spare! Especially the regulator.

[@Timw927]

Good info! I'm thinking of switching to dual tanks, so I'll need a different regulator and all. Any advice or tips on doing that?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@paulhaines5755]

Can you replace the gasket inside the service valve or are you in for a new valve if it's damaged? I know they can be screwed out of the valve - reverse thread. I just don't know if you can buy a new one.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

not entirely sure but im looking into it.

[@davidmokrzyckiii725]

Another great video

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thank you David!

[@RobertEiserman]

Reading up on the GaStop safety valves It appears to me the PSI after the regulator (10 - 12) is not high enough to trigger the shut off. If that’s the case the automatic shut off will only be activated if the leak is between the tank and the regulator or am I missing something.

[@hailster]

Do you know of a good place to get the hose that goes from the regulator to your RV? I replaced the single tank regulator with a dual and now that line is a bit tighter than I'd like but I'm having a tough time finding a hose for that.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

not sure, have you tried an rv dealer? what does the stamping on the original hose say?

[@girlsluvhemis2]

Hello can you do a video on steps when placing you Rv in storage such as what you should do with the battery and propane tanks 😊

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

disconnect the battery, turn off the tanks, thats it. if youre worried about theft of these items, take them home with you.

[@girlsluvhemis2]

@ thank you so much no one tells you what to do when putting your Rv in storage

[@brianisom2661]

Only one hose needed to be replaced but i want to replace both. I changed the right side, everything good. When I took off the left hose, a ball and spring came out. Would you happen to know what it's for? And what order they go in?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

its ball valve, replace the other side.

[@holtwebb]

As a newb (and this may be one of those "oh, duh" questions), can anyone tell me why the regulator faces the RV instead of facing forward, where it would be easier to read?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

great question... ill have to look into that.

[@holtwebb]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Thank you. I've seen some folks on the forums talk about it a little bit, but it seems to be mostly speculation.

[@jhm68]

Is the tank seal (O-ring) replaceable?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

i know they are on the POL fittings, not sure about these, something Im looking into.

[@dezrat]

What was the problem here 7:28 faulty pigtail or tank O-Ring ?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

it was the pigtail, where they press those 2 metal connections together. probably just loosened up over the last 8 years from the movement of moving the tanks and cover.

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