Hi, My 93 Breakaway has in the past and again the other day, seems to lose propane to the water heater, finally figured it was not getting any propane, turned on stove, let it burn a few minutes, then water heater is ok for a few more trips, anyone help me out with this one. Thanks, Joe Shepherd

My 85 does the same thing. I light the stove and burn for several minutes before igniting the hot water heater. I shut the valve at the tank while not using it. I'm guessing the propane leaks out the line and air replaces it. Also it takes a while to light the stove at first.

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Ronnie
1985 28' P-30 454

Every RV I have had since the 60's has been that way. I usually wait for the stove to light well before I even try to light the fridge or water heater.

I second Bill's comment. No matter how well your system is sealed, when the tank is turned off for any length of time, the propane in the lines will dissipate.

The gas flow to the fridge is miniscule compared to the stove. Try to start it without refilling the lines, and you'll grow old before it starts. The HWH flows a little more, but not a lot, & it's usually located further from the tank.

My first step before trying to light the fridge or the HWH is to light all 4 burners on the stove, then quickly shut them off. Overkill perhaps, but I know for sure i've gotten all the air out of the lines.

[This message has been edited by olroy (edited April 27, 2005).]