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04-22-2010, 02:08 PM
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Location: Antelope, California
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Propane hook-up.
Has anyone utilized their propane hook-up with a barbecue that ordinarily uses the small screw-on (16 oz.) propane bottles? I have an older Weber "Go Anywhere" portable one and need to know what kind of tubing and connectors that I need to make it work. Since I opted for that option, I'd like to make it work, but I've gleaned that there is something about a pressure differential that might make problems. As you may have guessed, I've not tried anything yet.
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04-22-2010, 04:09 PM
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Location: Eureka, California
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Re: Propane hook-up.
We don't have the propane hook up, but we do use our Weber Baby Q with a 20 pound propane tank, but hooking it up with this hose:
Weber 41455 20 Pound Tank Adapter Hose for Use with Weber Q and Go-Anywhere Gas Grill
http://www.amazon.com/Weber-41455-Po...970160&sr=1-11
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Cheryl and Bruce
Eureka, California
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04-22-2010, 04:57 PM
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Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
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Re: Propane hook-up.
There are many issues doing this. A current discussion is going on at the fiberglassRV forum, here is a link to the topic.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/in...howtopic=39422
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Paul and Janet Braun
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
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04-22-2010, 05:23 PM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Re: Propane hook-up.
The problem is there is a regulator at the tank and there is another regulator on the Baby Q and most other portable BBQs. That's one too many regulators. You can get a BBQ without a regulator, but I don't know where, since I gave up on this idea long ago.
I like my Weber to remain portable, which means I use a 10 lb. tank. I don't have to trip over a long hose and I can put the Q anywhere out of the wind. I keep a couple one lb. disposable tanks as backup.
baglo
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04-22-2010, 06:11 PM
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Re: Propane hook-up.
Sandra, any BBQ or propane device that has a regulator on the hose can easily be used. You would just need to go into a place like a BBQ store and get a hose with a quick coupler to fit the trailer connection that thread right onto the inlet of the BBQ, replacing the hose you have. Many stoves and BBQ's have a regulator mounted on them, and many of those can be removed too, if you know what you are doing.
I have been just using a tee off the bottles ahead of the regulator and fueling my BBQ that way. I have been doing this for years and really prefer it to bringing extra bottles along. It still leaves the BBQ free for use elsewhere with a bottle too.
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04-22-2010, 06:16 PM
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Re: Propane hook-up.
Which brings to mind....
At the ticket booth for the BC Ferry I was asked how many propane tanks I had. I have two on the trailer tongue and a 10lb. stowed inside. Apparently, that is one tank too many, but she let me through anyway. It's something to think about.
baglo
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04-22-2010, 09:42 PM
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Re: Propane hook-up.
Or find it much cheaper at Wal-Mart:
http://www.walmart.com/search/search....y=0&Find=Find
If your local store does not have it in stock, you can have it shipped directly to the store of your choice for free....
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2008 Outlaw Oliver Legacy Elite
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04-22-2010, 09:42 PM
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Re: Propane hook-up.
Good to know Glenn, do the small disposable ones count too?
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04-22-2010, 11:21 PM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Re: Propane hook-up.
I didn't really want to pursue the topic of propane tanks, but I did give the ticket agent a brochure for the Escape 17.
baglo
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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04-22-2010, 11:38 PM
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Location: Antelope, California
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Re: Propane hook-up.
Thanks for all the help. I'll give that Weber gadget a try. I'll also check the regulator situation.
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04-25-2010, 01:49 PM
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Re: Propane hook-up.
I carry two 20-lb tanks on the tong. One is ties to the trailer regulator, the other is my standby. I use the standby tank for my grill. I have a short hose and a long hose for the grill. Sometimes I remove the tank from the trailer, sometimes I don't (that's what the long hose is for).
Disadvantage would be the unexpected loss of the furnace in the middle of the night, compared to an auto-tank-switch.
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Tsawwassen, BC
2009 17' Plan B
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04-26-2010, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Re: Propane hook-up.
Hi - just saw a hose today at Superstore for $12.99, it is 5ft, and will hook up to the Weber off any 10 or 20lb tank.
EGSKPN
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