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Propane tank gauge reads low doesn't accept propane? AND entry step rusting.

 

My '88 Sunrader is starting to reveal her age, the entry step is sagging towards the ground, rusty and very iffy.? Also, have visited two propane distributers after two trips but both sessions ended by only adding 1/2 gallon (one nice guy didn't charge me!).? The meter reads nearly empty (I do not remember when I last filled the tank but it was in storage for nearly a year).? His suggestion is to let it run out but it can be very cold on the coast when I enjoy camping and would miss my heat and frig.? Do gauges break or stop working?? I do have a RV shop in town but thought I would ask this great group first.
All advice is welcomed.? Happy camping!? Diana on the Oregon Coast
 

Please post a picture of the gauge so we see what you're dealing with. There is a float valve in the tank that shuts off propane fill, perhaps the gauge is broken and your tank is nearly full even though the gauge says otherwise.?

Aaron from Colorado?
 

One time my tank wouldn't accept propane from one vendor so I went to another vendor and same problem. Second vendor said he'd seen this problem before and took a wood mallet and gave the side of the valve where the vendors hose connected a couple good raps and then it was okay. I never had that problem again.
 

I agree with Edward
 

Good to know.
Thanks ED
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JohnJab01
 

I also had this issue several times but only at gas station buying propane. I have a newer tank and regulater. Went to propane dealer and all was fine. Dealer (I've gone to same one for years) says this happening more frequently as gas station employees don't have proper training. Just a thought. Good luck


On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 6:55 AM, Aaron Thoroman via groups.io
<n4imb@...> wrote:
Please post a picture of the gauge so we see what you're dealing with. There is a float valve in the tank that shuts off propane fill, perhaps the gauge is broken and your tank is nearly full even though the gauge says otherwise.?

Aaron from Colorado?
 

Hi, finally got around to seriously addressing this problem unfortunately I am at square one!? It must be the gauge, it did move a bit lower after a cold trip using more propane than usual.? Called all over town for help...only one business works on propane issues and he is not highly recommended???
Anyway, tried to fill it once more, same thing took a couple shots of propane and quit.? Concensus of opinion...full tank.??

So...should I let the issue solve itself and freeze to death in the future when the tank runs out or try to get a new valve or visit the non recommended junk yard RV guy?? Great fun living in a small community when you have any kind of repair issue on anything!

Thank you all for your advice on this dilemma.? HELP!? Diana on the Oregon Coast

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:41:42 AM PDT, mlhazel1155 via groups.io <mlhazel1155@...> wrote:


I also had this issue several times but only at gas station buying propane. I have a newer tank and regulater. Went to propane dealer and all was fine. Dealer (I've gone to same one for years) says this happening more frequently as gas station employees don't have proper training. Just a thought. Good luck


On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 6:55 AM, Aaron Thoroman via groups.io
<n4imb@...> wrote:
Please post a picture of the gauge so we see what you're dealing with. There is a float valve in the tank that shuts off propane fill, perhaps the gauge is broken and your tank is nearly full even though the gauge says otherwise.?

Aaron from Colorado?
 

fire up everything propane and wait 20 min , the feel the side of the tank? there should be a frost line at the level of the liquid propane
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rz
 

Wow, what an idea, thanks!
Diana

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 06:44:07 AM PST, rz <zaveson@...> wrote:


fire up everything propane and wait 20 min , the feel the side of the tank? there should be a frost line at the level of the liquid propane
--
rz

 



On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 06:33:25 AM PST, Diana Zutell via groups.io <dianaleez9@...> wrote:


Hi, finally got around to seriously addressing this problem unfortunately I am at square one!? It must be the gauge, it did move a bit lower after a cold trip using more propane than usual.? Called all over town for help...only one business works on propane issues and he is not highly recommended???
Anyway, tried to fill it once more, same thing took a couple shots of propane and quit.? Concensus of opinion...full tank.??

So...should I let the issue solve itself and freeze to death in the future when the tank runs out or try to get a new valve or visit the non recommended junk yard RV guy?? Great fun living in a small community when you have any kind of repair issue on anything!

Thank you all for your advice on this dilemma.? HELP!? Diana on the Oregon Coast

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:41:42 AM PDT, mlhazel1155 via groups.io <mlhazel1155@...> wrote:


I also had this issue several times but only at gas station buying propane. I have a newer tank and regulater. Went to propane dealer and all was fine. Dealer (I've gone to same one for years) says this happening more frequently as gas station employees don't have proper training. Just a thought. Good luck


On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 6:55 AM, Aaron Thoroman via groups.io
<n4imb@...> wrote:
Please post a picture of the gauge so we see what you're dealing with. There is a float valve in the tank that shuts off propane fill, perhaps the gauge is broken and your tank is nearly full even though the gauge says otherwise.?

Aaron from Colorado?
 

Just sent photo.


On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 08:07:22 AM PST, Diana Zutell <dianaleez9@...> wrote:




On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 06:33:25 AM PST, Diana Zutell via groups.io <dianaleez9@...> wrote:


Hi, finally got around to seriously addressing this problem unfortunately I am at square one!? It must be the gauge, it did move a bit lower after a cold trip using more propane than usual.? Called all over town for help...only one business works on propane issues and he is not highly recommended???
Anyway, tried to fill it once more, same thing took a couple shots of propane and quit.? Concensus of opinion...full tank.??

So...should I let the issue solve itself and freeze to death in the future when the tank runs out or try to get a new valve or visit the non recommended junk yard RV guy?? Great fun living in a small community when you have any kind of repair issue on anything!

Thank you all for your advice on this dilemma.? HELP!? Diana on the Oregon Coast

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:41:42 AM PDT, mlhazel1155 via groups.io <mlhazel1155@...> wrote:


I also had this issue several times but only at gas station buying propane. I have a newer tank and regulater. Went to propane dealer and all was fine. Dealer (I've gone to same one for years) says this happening more frequently as gas station employees don't have proper training. Just a thought. Good luck


On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 6:55 AM, Aaron Thoroman via groups.io
<n4imb@...> wrote:
Please post a picture of the gauge so we see what you're dealing with. There is a float valve in the tank that shuts off propane fill, perhaps the gauge is broken and your tank is nearly full even though the gauge says otherwise.?

Aaron from Colorado?
 

If it is the gauge you need a new one. The way these work, there is no physical connection to the gauge you see. There is a magnetic connection from a float inside the tank to the gauge outside the tank. You'll need to determine the manufacturer of the gauge or maybe the tank to do any serious research.

Lacking that resource you'll probably end up buying a complete new tank assembly.

Aaron from Colorado

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