Pop up camper issue

[ishy]

For some reason I can only use 1/2 of my 20 # propane tank when heating the camper? I hook up another full one and same issue. Is this a regulator issue that is on the hose going into my camper? As always thank you for your oustanding support on this fantastic forum that has everything anyone could ever need.

[motley man]

Try running a shorter hose to stove, sometimes to long of hose you lose pressure.

[DonBo]

I've had several issues with my furnace over the years. A new regulator often is the cure, there are good ones and there are cheap ones. A good regulator is not much more money than a cheap one, spend the extra cash. Good luck.

Side note: Is it just one or two, maybe NEW tanks you're having issues with? Sounds like they may not have been purged correctly. If the tanks are new, try an older tank.

Also, be very carefull not to get any moisture in the vent of the regulator, that's the biggest cause of trouble for me. If I'm trailering it during wet weather, I always wrap the regulator with plastic to keep moisture out.

[ishy]

Thanks for the responses. It is just the stock hose that goes into the camper to run the furnace. It has always been hooked to a tank so I am thinking not a moisture issue. Not positive. Tried a newer tank and one of my older ones also. I think I will try the regulator. I will get the better one as to hopefully eliminate the problem. If it is moisture how do I get it out? Thanks again for the help..

[DonBo]

Doesn't matter if a tank is hooked to the hose or not, there is a vent with a little screen over it (on the regulator) that can get water in it. You may just need to turn it so the vent is pointed down so no rain can get in there.

You could try an air hose to clean it out, but I'd still get a new regulator. Go to a propane dealer, they'll have just what you need and know the difference between a good one, and one not as well suited to your needs.

[ishy]

Thank you, i am stopping today to pick one up. I will let you sunday if it works..

[ishy]

just got back from shuttin down the camper> spider webs on the inlet screen of the regulator. 26Deg. last night, camper furnace ran all night off and on, we kept it at about 50 on the thermostat, probably about 40 or so actual. It was a little chilly, very good sleeping. Tank had far less than 1/2 in it.I would say problem fixed . Thanks for your help. This is a top notch site, with great people.(I am keping the reg. up there for future use, camper is an '02, so I will need it sooner or later). Thank you

[DonBo]

Yeah, you have to be carefull with that vent. Glad you're back in biz.