Why does my propane tank feel full?

All propane tanks built in the last years have an excessive flow regulator. If it senses a leak in your system it dramatically reduces the flow out of the tank. This often happens if you have a burner in the on position when you open the propane tank.

Why is my Propane filled stove not working?

Propane Filled, Nothing Works We’ve been dry camping and apparently low on propane because Check light came on and refrigerator wouldn’t run on propane. We went and filled with 19.5 gallons for our 30 gal tank. Tried burners on stove and they won’t light. Refrig won’t light/start and check light eventually comes on.

What should I do if my propane tank is not flowing?

Turn off the propane tank and all the appliances inside your RV. Wait for a few minutes and then turn on the propane tank valve again slowly. This is supposed to reset the regulator and solve the RV propane not flowing problem. If resetting doesn’t work, you will need to replace the regulator. The lifespan of an RV regulator is 10 to 15 years.

What should the flame look like on a propane stove?

The flame on any of your propane RV appliances should be a strong blue. It’s easy to see if you have lazy yellow flames by lighting one of the burners on your RV stove. The flames should be mostly blue and almost level with the burner. If they are mostly yellow you don’t have enough pressure in your LP gas system.

What does it mean when propane stops flowing in RV?

It might be a gas range that won’t light, a water heater with a dead pilot light, or an RV refrigerator that will only draw from the electrical system. Fortunately, when an RV’s propane system stops flowing, it’s usually pretty easy to troubleshoot.

Is it OK to open a propane stove burner?

If you hear the “hissing” of propane/air flowing when you open a stove burner, both of the above are OK. You may still have air in the line that you need to purge. Light a stove burner. Keep re-lighting it until it stays lit.