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Date:         Sun, 1 May 2016 19:15:22 -0700
Reply-To:     vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAGzDsVYVi+z_uTvJzRt8vXyqDv3UQUDNzKPnDOoaOMceJFw1DQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I have used the pre-made hardware store metal flex lines in several vans. No it is not strictly kosher. It is essential to clamp and/or tie the lines every few inches to something that will keep them from moving while the vehicle is being driven. They are meant for rare occasional flexing, like in a stationary kitchen when servicing the stove or what have you. The lines I have used have 3/8" flare ends and came coated yellow at some stores and a metal finish at others. I think 48" is right. I still have the first set I installed, some 20 years and 150,000 miles later.

Mark

Neil2 wrote: > I just checked HD and a far superior HW store. Seems the 'painted' > (Yellow/Grn/Red(?)), > flexible 'gas' tubing is predominate. Plan to visit Ferrelgas. It is > essentially stainless steel and a little larger (3/8 OD?) than the soft > copper but I figure the cost to fab (flare) a 3' piece at FG or other will > be more $$ and not necessarily better than OEM. > > I pitched my Dometic and am about to install a Vitrifrigo so now is the time. > When I R&R'd me 4 way with a 3 way (Propex on board) I ended uprerouting > the stove line and despite trying couldn't get the bend just right. In the > process I ended up with less than strong confidence the wall wasn't > weakened in that one place. Since I have to R&R (?) the stove line to R&R > the cabinet to R&R my cockpit carpet I am not comfortable with stressing > that one bend again and afterward using it for years. Hence the query. > That same superior hardware store will supply my rubber to fab a new hull > opening for the larger line/fitting. http://www.parkrosehardware.com > > Next ?: is a 3' run long enough. IOW, is the OEM soft copper 3' long or is > it more or is it less? My measurements indicate barely and ifnot it'll be > cheaper to add a fitting or use a 4' piece. I do NOT like extra fittings > so 4' would require me to route the line in a circuitous manner to take up > the extra or make a loop on the horizontal plane behind > the stove. > > Now, while I appreciate y'all's help I chuckle every time I post a ? > since y'all > tend to make assumptions about queries. Now you know . . . the REST OF THE > STORY. Mr. Paul Harvey > > On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > >> I think, but not 100% sure , that here in BC flexible lines inside RV is >> not allowed. I think it has to be copper. But that aside, you might have a >> problem making the curves in the flex line to match up with the fridge >> inlet. And you might have issues feeding the two flex lines through the >> floor and around to the T by the reg. >> >>


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