An auxiliary propane cylinder lets your motorhome stay supplied when you need more propane without moving the RV. This 12" pigtail connects the extra cylinder to a compatible system and restricts propane flow if the hose is damaged.
When you're staying in one place for a while, taking the motorhome to refill its onboard propane tank requires breaking camp. An auxiliary cylinder gives you another propane supply that you can remove and refill while the motorhome stays parked. This pigtail connects that cylinder to a compatible motorhome propane system.
A broken or damaged propane hose can release propane rapidly, creating a serious fire hazard. The 0.9 GPM excess-flow POL fitting restricts propane flow when its closing rate is exceeded.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, everybody, Andy here with etrailer. Let's take a quick look at this MEC RV propane pigtail hose. Now this is a 12-inch propane pigtail hose from MEC, and it's mainly intended for motorhome owners who want to connect an auxiliary propane cylinder to a compatible propane system. The big advantage of adding that auxiliary cylinder is, of course, going to be convenience. So if you're parked for an extended stay, you're going to be able to remove and refill the extra cylinder instead of having to move the entire motorhome just to refill its onboard propane supply. Connection-wise, the cylinder end has a male POL fitting with a 7/8-inch nut.
So it is a wrench-tightened connection. The other end is going to be a 1/4-inch male inverted flare, which is going to connect to a compatible female inlet on the RV's propane system. Those connection types are important to verify before purchasing since this hose is designed for a specific type of setup. One of the more important features is the 0.9 GPM excess flow POL fitting. So if this hose becomes damaged and propane suddenly starts escaping at a high rate, the fitting is designed to restrict the flow once its closing rate is exceeded.
It's an added safety feature rather than simply being a standard connection. The hose itself is thermoplastic with fully cramped brass ferrules, and it's UL and CGA-approved for propane service. This has a working pressure of up to 350 PSIG and a 400-pound pull test rating. I think it's going to wrap up our look today. Again, my name's Andy.
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