My coach is out of town and has a leaking hose. It is the one that is connected to the tank and a small cap screw that is opened when filling the tank to identify when the 80% fill level has been reached. I need to have a new hose made and I need to know what size fittings to order. I know that both ends are female and flare fittings. I do not know if they are 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 or whether they are pipe thread or some other type. Any help is appreciated. This is a 1993 Regency with a 60 gallon asme tank.
Thanks

As a follow up we replaced all the hoses and checked the tank. On my 32' Regency the tank is 45 gallons and Barth fitted it with an automatic shut off to prevent overfilling. And it still works after 12 years.

We've had several people report that the main supply hoses have started to leak. This is all age related. I remember that I posted a response to Medic37...

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Originally posted by Medic37:
Our coaches are the same age, so maybe EVERYONE should take a look at this chunk of braided hose, as it was really obvious where the leak was coming-from.

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Originally posted by Bill N.Y.:
I seem to remember more than one member recently having this same problem with the propane fill hose.

I think this should be on "Everyone's To Do List" now that a pattern has emerged.

Also, check the "Flex Hose" at the generator.

You did respond to it so I'm guessing you had a different issue?

http://barthmobile.com/eve/for...31087061/m/824105032

However, I'm a little fuzzy on the math.

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...it still works after 12 years.

You wouldn't fall under this Tom, but to anyone who does have a propane generator, you should also consider that hose too. Anything after 10yrs could be seeping fuel out of the hose. Have it checked and replace all your flex hoses if in doubt.

Here is another interesting read if you are told to re-certify your propane tanks.

http://barthmobile.com/eve/for...3980367?r=7543980367

Quick Question....

I took off the flexible supply hose from my propane tank to the steel piping in the coach to replace it, since it is 27 years old. It was about 2 1/2 feet long. I took it to my plumber and he said it used the same ends as hydraulic hose. He sent me down to O'Reilly's and they made me up a hydraulic hose with the IDENTICAL ends. I put it on and it fit.

Does this sound correct? I compared the new flexible gas pipe (with the thin plastic outside coating) they are using now (also have heard horror stories of it leaking with lightening strikes) and the hydraulic hose looks a lot stouter and less likely to leak...also the hydraulic hose will handle much higher pressures.

What's everyone's opinion?

beyond the pressure regulator, operating press for LP is only something like 1/2 PSI. Power steering and other hydraulic lines must withstand many times greater pressure. Away from UV, friction and strain, your new line should last a lifetime (from my 64 year old's perspective).

Pressure will definitely not be a problem. Just be sure the inside diameter is big enough to supply your gas appliances.

Propane requires propane hose, not hydraulic hose. Goodyear and otjers make this specific hose and it no longer has exterior braiding. Such hose has propane stamped into it about every foot or so.

There are good reasons for using special propane hoses.

Propane hose needs to be made from a compound that is compatible. That means no deterioration and no leaching out of nasties that can clog your stuff.

Propane hose also has perforations in the outer jacket to prevent a bubble from forming if the inner liner becomes permeable.

That said, there are a lot of jakeleg setups out there that work fine. So far, anyway.

LPG hoses should be made of a material not permeable to propane. In addition, LPG may contain traces of pentane and benzene, both very good solvents which can attack some materials. Hydraulic fluid is free from those, so the hoses can be engineered for that application without concern for solvent action.

hopefully, O'Reilley used the right stuff for him

So what about motor oil Rusty? Morehose used hydraulic hose to fab up my new lines to the oil cooler, saying they'd last forever. Now I'm not so sure.

You should have no issues with motor oil. Plan on replacing them in around 30-40 years, however.

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You should have no issues with motor oil. Plan on replacing them in around 30-40 years, however.

So one more set should do me. Thanks.

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So one more set should do me. Thanks.

No sense to rush right out to get them.... You may as well wait till they are on sale...