Troubleshooting guide
G. PROPANE APPLIANCES
There are four appliances in the motorhome that run on LPG (Liquid Propane
Gas): the water heater, the
refrigerator, the gas range
and the furnace.
Our motorhomes have an
LPG tank, which is located in
a side compartment. On the
tank is a gauge for the LPG
level in the tank.
There is another indicator inside the motorhome. On the tank is the main valve
for LPG. In case of an accident or a fire in the motorhome, close the main
valve immediately. We check our motorhomes for LPG leaks, but if you think
you have a leak, close the main valve and call us right away. All of our
motorhomes have a LPG detector. It is not illegal to drive with the main valve
open. Of course, it is safer to keep the main valve closed. However if you want to
use any system requiring LPG, the valve must be open. For example, if you want
to let the refrigerator run in the LPG setting, the LPG valve must be open.
Note: If you leave the main valve open when you drive, do not forget to
close it and turn off all appliances before getting gasoline!
After you have finished getting gasoline, you can drive a short distance away and
reopen the main valve. If you want to use the refrigerator and other appliances
after that, you have to turn them on again.
The size of the LPG tank depends on the model of motorhome. In 22 to 27’
models, the tank holds 12 to 14 gallons (45 to 53 l); in most Class A vehicles it
holds 25 gallons (95 l). Most people use about 5 gallons (19.1 l) per week. If you
need to refill the tank, you can usually have this done at a campground and most
truck stops. Often times, gas stations will offer this service as well. Do not
attempt to refill the LPG tank yourself! Let trained personnel do it. Before they
begin to fill the tank, make sure the main LP gas valve is closed and that all pilot
lights and appliances are individually turned off. When not individually turned off,
automatic ignition appliances may continue to spark even when LP gas is turned
off at the valve. All propane tanks are designed to be filled to ⅔ capacity only, to
allow room for expansion. DO NOT OVERFILL! Overfilling can cause
uncontrolled gas leaks.
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