Weird propane questions

[Crows Nest]

So I removed one of our propane tanks to use far from the trailer. The switch over valve was in the right direction for the existing tank. No propane coming out at stove!! Reconnected tank and stove works. Doesn’t make sense but maybe I’m missing something.

Second issue; connected Coleman camp stove that uses throwaway bottles to onboard low pressure quick connect. No gas comes out (yes I turned the valve the right direction). What am I missing?

 

[sameo416]

The propane hoses have an anti-leak mechanism. If you open the tank valve too quickly, or if the connection is not tight-tight, I've had tanks that won't feed. Was the pressure indicator green on the regulator? If not, that's a sign there's no pressure from the tank.

Two years ago I struggled to figure out why a known full tank wasn't feeding. Did a bunch of troubleshooting and testing the regulator, only to find out that the attachment to the tank needed to be tightened far past what I'd normally use for propane tanks. As soon as I twisted it super tight by hand, the tank fed.

The Coleman should work connected to the LP quick disconnect, assuming you're using a straight hose and not the pressure-regulated one used with the disposable bottles. Only suggestion is to recheck the connections, ensure the quick disconnect valve is open, make sure propane is being delivered to other appliances etc.

 

[C&G in FL]

Unless it is modified, a Coleman camp stove will not work on low pressure because it operates at a pressure higher than 11-inches of water column. I have no clue how you connected it to the onboard low pressure system, but gas will flow giving you a flame that can barely be seen. The orifices in the Coleman’s “feeder” tubes are smaller than required to run at 11 inches of water column.

 

[Crows Nest]

Will this work? https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-Prop...gs-Adapter-for-Coleman-Grill-Stove/5579779996

 

[Chamberman]

Will this work? https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-Prop...gs-Adapter-for-Coleman-Grill-Stove/5579779996

That might work if it bypasses the Colemans regulator.

I used one of the hoses linked below to connect directly to one of my 20lb propane tanks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09PQM415L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Centex]

Will this work? https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-Prop...gs-Adapter-for-Coleman-Grill-Stove/5579779996

Note in the product "Features" list on that webpage (bold italics added by me):

*1/4" Quick Disconnect Fittings for High Pressure Regulator Camping Stove Parts Convert to 1/4" Quick Connects for RV High Pressure Connections.
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As you stated in your OP, the Escape QD fitting is not a "High Pressure Connection" (it's a low-pressure connection regulated to ~11"WC)

 

[C&G in FL]

Will this work? https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-Prop...gs-Adapter-for-Coleman-Grill-Stove/5579779996

No, it will not work on a Coleman Camp Stove. I already explained why in my previous post. If you want to run a propane stove on low pressure, purchase a Camp Chef Ranger II; it is designed to run on low pressure.

 

[2Travelers-ESC]

Will this work? https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-Prop...gs-Adapter-for-Coleman-Grill-Stove/5579779996

I use something like this to connect my Coleman camp stove directly to a propane tank I carry separately for that purpose. It works great and allows me to set up my cooking station wherever I need regardless of where I set the trailer. (Note that it connects directly to the tank with no additional regulator, which allows for the needed high pressure feed as noted earlier.)

( https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-...MIyY6NpdXOhwMVaFj_AR395gslEAQYASABEgKa5_D_BwE )

 

[Crows Nest]

So, the big question is: what DOES work with the low pressure quick connect? I’ve found how to change hose on my fire bowl, but not much else.

 

[Donna D.]

So, the big question is: what DOES work with the low pressure quick connect? I’ve found how to change hose on my fire bowl, but not much else.

Seems like everything except Coleman products.

 

[7Gentex]

So, the big question is: what DOES work with the low pressure quick connect? I’ve found how to change hose on my fire bowl, but not much else.

Anything that runs on 11" WC of propane...........though some may have their own regulator that will need to be "bypassed" as the low pressure QC is already regulated to 11" +/-.

Some Coleman products run on 15" WC, some at 11" WC.

Playing with fire here folks - literally - be careful.

Keep unregulated / high pressure hoses to a minimum length.

 

[Mark B1]

If you want to run a propane stove on low pressure, purchase a Camp Chef Ranger II; it is designed to run on low pressure.

Love our Ranger II and know of 4 others who also love it.