tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post3745206244213117722..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Minor propane problemKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68038630213149309332018-01-06T08:11:50.496-05:002018-01-06T08:11:50.496-05:00Hmmm...not sure if that would be the same problem ...Hmmm...not sure if that would be the same problem as us but it is something to think about. We actually can't do anything to the valve until the tank is empty now.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24858887828952516632018-01-05T09:34:15.895-05:002018-01-05T09:34:15.895-05:00You're the second person on the blogs today to...You're the second person on the blogs today to have the same problem. He fixed his with a rubber washer.billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37526247378969927572018-01-05T09:18:00.448-05:002018-01-05T09:18:00.448-05:00We couldn't believe the amount of them!We couldn't believe the amount of them!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77831868738749848772018-01-05T09:17:04.295-05:002018-01-05T09:17:04.295-05:00We actually do pretty good with Sherman when it co...We actually do pretty good with Sherman when it comes to maintenance issues. Hopefully we can find the part we need today.<br /><br />So far the group of people coming on the caravan look like a great bunch. :-) We only have two more couples to meet and that will happen later today.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23270168721955684242018-01-05T09:14:42.538-05:002018-01-05T09:14:42.538-05:00It is fixed at the moment the only time that it wi...It is fixed at the moment the only time that it will present a possible problem is the next time we fill it. We hope we can find the part as well, not much time left though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34315948221216279292018-01-05T09:13:01.776-05:002018-01-05T09:13:01.776-05:00Wow, that would have been a little hard on the ner...Wow, that would have been a little hard on the nerves!<br /><br />Yes, we are doing our best to find the part we need before crossing the border but it isn't as easy as we had hoped!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73937117536288018222018-01-05T09:10:20.110-05:002018-01-05T09:10:20.110-05:00Yep, there are always things to get lined up befor...Yep, there are always things to get lined up before crossing the border into Mexico. It's all part of the adventure. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63111966662340715012018-01-05T09:09:27.826-05:002018-01-05T09:09:27.826-05:00It was wonderful meeting the two of you as well. Y...It was wonderful meeting the two of you as well. Yes, hopefully we will cross paths again. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66657280420618840772018-01-05T09:08:09.219-05:002018-01-05T09:08:09.219-05:00It's not the gas line, just the valve and it w...It's not the gas line, just the valve and it would only be a problem when we fill with propane and the valve won't close. Kevin doubts that there will be a problem again but we want to get a new valve just to be on the safe side.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10724462454638672392018-01-05T09:05:37.569-05:002018-01-05T09:05:37.569-05:00We also have never had a problem with the butane b...We also have never had a problem with the butane blend that they use in Mexico. Kevin, doubts that it would have any problem with the valve but he will certainly we keeping his eye on it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52258939664066961592018-01-05T09:03:42.426-05:002018-01-05T09:03:42.426-05:00The seniors only partied until mid night, so they ...The seniors only partied until mid night, so they weren't too much of a problem. ;-) However, there was too much freeway noise! Not an ideal location but it worked out good enough for us for the one night.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27936270872744747782018-01-05T09:00:56.739-05:002018-01-05T09:00:56.739-05:00Paul we don't have regular tanks like trailers...Paul we don't have regular tanks like trailers and 5th wheels. Ours is a built in tank so no hose gets attached to where the fill valve is.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82829685385590776022018-01-05T08:58:56.415-05:002018-01-05T08:58:56.415-05:00Exactly!Exactly!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87835439676766141492018-01-05T08:58:34.471-05:002018-01-05T08:58:34.471-05:00Hopefully that was all that was necessary. Hopefully that was all that was necessary. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57742326624787128462018-01-05T08:57:44.865-05:002018-01-05T08:57:44.865-05:00We are trying to find one but it isn't as easy...We are trying to find one but it isn't as easy as it looks. Tape won't do any good, it isn't on the threads, it is the interior of the valve itself. With any luck all it needed was some lubrication to get it moving smoothly again.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48304014502997284052018-01-05T08:54:53.126-05:002018-01-05T08:54:53.126-05:00Yes, it was definitely nice to get it working prop...Yes, it was definitely nice to get it working properly. Hopefully we can find a new one to carry around with us, just in case we need it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-41564728583128431502018-01-04T23:32:24.601-05:002018-01-04T23:32:24.601-05:00WOW - that’s a lot of Walmart’s!WOW - that’s a lot of Walmart’s!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43605272466844515772018-01-04T21:52:25.005-05:002018-01-04T21:52:25.005-05:00On certain items, yes. Unfortunately the list isn&...On certain items, yes. Unfortunately the list isn't very long yet and my propane filler vale isn't on it.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45530109198031433172018-01-04T21:31:11.299-05:002018-01-04T21:31:11.299-05:00Doesn´t Amazon deliver to Mexico?Doesn´t Amazon deliver to Mexico?living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18138630782380780272018-01-04T19:14:29.916-05:002018-01-04T19:14:29.916-05:00Another day, another RV maintenance adventure. I ...Another day, another RV maintenance adventure. I wish we were going with you. Hope it’s a good group and you all have a smooth border crossing. Cindy Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440427926382142022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37562324128154336642018-01-04T18:33:40.839-05:002018-01-04T18:33:40.839-05:00Good luck with the propane issue. Hope you get it ...Good luck with the propane issue. Hope you get it fixed or at least find the parts you need. Travel safely. On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76336154893180030092018-01-04T17:41:26.572-05:002018-01-04T17:41:26.572-05:00There's yellow gas tape available at plumbing ...There's yellow gas tape available at plumbing supply stores. I don't know what the difference is, but the yellow stuff is sold for gas lines. Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19126457459989849842018-01-04T14:33:05.661-05:002018-01-04T14:33:05.661-05:00We developed a slow leak in Mexico and could not f...We developed a slow leak in Mexico and could not find anyone to deal with it. We had to live with it until we got back to the US. We were losing about 1/10 of a tank per day and there was a strong propane smell around the door so we kept the tank valve turned off until we needed hot water and then just turned it on for a few minutes. We also turned it on for a couple of hours while we were driving to keep the fridge cold as it was really hot weather. Get the part before you leave, you will not find it in Mexico.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16799283653846858092018-01-04T13:52:38.035-05:002018-01-04T13:52:38.035-05:00You misunderstood what I wrote. We used the WD-40 ...You misunderstood what I wrote. We used the WD-40 to loosen up the stuck valve and tap it into place. Then we used propane leak check fluid to test and make sure it was no longer leaking.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49344690387391923372018-01-04T13:50:33.493-05:002018-01-04T13:50:33.493-05:00Everything sounds so exciting now that you are hea...Everything sounds so exciting now that you are heading for Mexico. Enjoy!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.com