Fittings Needed To Connect A Portable Grill To A Quick Disconnect Fitting On The Back Of A Trailer

Updated 07/03/2023 | Published 06/30/2023

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Question:

I an looking for the parts necessary to connect a tabletop portable propane grill to my gas line at the end of the trailer. The line is fed by a 20 lb tank, approx. 34 ft away. There is not a regulator on this line. It has a 1/4 female quick connector at the end. I want to go from that point to the portable grill. I believe the grill has a 3/8 flare male fitting. I will also need a low pressure regulator. Do you have a prepared line with these capabilities or the parts necessary to make this work? Thank you

asked by: David A

Expert Reply:

To go from the quick disconnect fitting on the rear of your trailer to the portable grill you'll need a few different components. The first thing you'll need to do is connect a regulator like the Camco Single Stage Propane Regulator # CAM59013 to the grill using a 3/8" female flare to 3/8" male NPT adapter fitting (you'll have to get this from your local hardware store). From there you can use an adapter hose like the Quick Disconnect Propane Hose # 37207-31125 to complete the connection to the regulator and QD port on the trailer. The 1/4" NPT fitting on the hose will screw into the 1/4" NPT inlet of the regulator.

I recommend using some pipe thread sealant tape # 37207-30025 on your NPT connection points, but not on the flare fittings, to prevent leaks.

expert reply by: Kevin C