Propane Tank Switching

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Janice,

Could you confirm whether or not the propane tank selector valve will automatically switch to the other tank, if the first one runs out ? I was told at PDI that it is only a manual valve, but there is other information that it has automatic switching capability.
http://www.mygrandrv.com/for...Newby-question

Thanks
Rob

[Boomer]

Hi Rob,

Horst here, on our units there is only a manual selector valve! If you put the selector all the way so that its pointing at the door it will draw from both bottles. We have had our Reflection for over 15 months and been out over 150 nites we still have about half in both bottles. We do a lot of outdoor cooking and have only used our furnace a few times.

[notsosan]

It will draw from the tank the selector is pointed at. When that bottle runs out it will start drawing from the other bottle and the indicator will turn red. When you switch the lever over to the full bottle, the indicator will turn green then you can remove and refill the empty bottle without shutting the propane to the system off. If you are using a lot of propane, you want to check the indicator regularly to make sure it is still green or you can run both bottles out without knowing. It's a great system if you are in the habit of checking every day or two when propane use is high.

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Horst,

Like you, I think this is only a manual switch valve . . . but, others have reason to believe this valve can switch to the full tank from the empty tank . . . I hope they are right ! I have asked Janice for confirmation.

Rob

[GDRV Service]

Hi Janice,

Could you confirm whether or not the propane tank selector valve will automatically switch to the other tank, if the first one runs out ? I was told at PDI that it is only a manual valve, but there is other information that it has automatic switching capability.
http://www.mygrandrv.com/for...Newby-question

Thanks
Rob

Hi Rob (@Cate&Rob),

The Reflection uses a propane regulator that need to be switched manually.

Best regards,
~ Janice

[JWPeters]

Hmmm, that's interesting. Mine switches from the empty tank to the full tank as described by notsosan above. It does have a manually operated lever as well and I use it in the same way as notsosan. My Cougar was equipped this way and to the best of my knowledge this type of regulator is practically standard on RV's with dual LP tanks. They are known as automatic changeover regulators. Just my two cents.

[Cate&Rob]

OK . . . so, now I have to go test it for myself . Will report back . . .

Rob

[JWPeters]

Here is the documentation that came with my info packet in the trailer. It explains things better than I ever could.

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Joel,

Well . . . that is about as clear as an answer can get !! I did NOT get this documentation with my paperwork . . . I would remember something like this. Thanks for digging into this. Another great "save" by this forum !

Rob

[JWPeters]

No problem - glad I could help.