Thank you for the great recommendation - and work to figure out what each of the two units on the Champion inlet line were. Understanding how the parts work together makes a big difference. Great video presentation of the whole setup too. Thanks again!
Haha, I had to go back and watch the video to see for myself and that is just the standard cover for Airstreams. It does look nice. Appreciate your comment and thank you for watching.
What a great video. This really helped us figure out how to use the same generator by purchasing an extension hose!! So, thank you!!!!! We subscribed! We have an airstream 30 classic.
I'm sure you know by now but you are correct about the fuel kill switch. It was designed that way to ensure you dont have a propane leak. I contacted Champion about this.
Thank you for the video. I was going to modify my generator and could not get that regulator nut to come off. So I ordered the extension. I do want to note that I emailed champion and modifying the hose to work with the quick disconnect will not void the warranty. They even sent me the thread on airstream forums describing the mod.
Great video. My generator has the 3/8 male flare fitting. Can I buy just the hose with the 3/8 female flare end and the other end has 1/4 male that will quick connect to my RV and not have to use the regulator that came with it? I thought the newer RVs came with built in regulators.
Don't think it will work, Champion device is more than a fuel regulator. Call Champion customer service and they will explain much better than I can. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
Appreciate the link, sir! Glad to know I don’t have to be tethered to my propane tank and can run generator from bed of truck while leaving onboard tanks in place. Thanks again.
DId you ever figure out why gas was leaking. I heard your hypothesis in the video, but wondering if you ever found out why it was happening? It's happening to me as well and I can;t figure it out. Don't think it's the temperature change.
Great video, well explained. Thank you! Very timely as I'm about to pull the trigger on a Champion dual fuel for our Airstream 28RBQ (1 AC) in advance of a long trip west this winter. Like you, I plan to only use propane (for the same reasons you describe) and was hoping to use the quick disconnect port that comes with the trailer but agree I don't want to void the warranty and the extension hose isn't a big deal. I was looking at the 4500 dual fuel version but your 3400 should also do the job right? Plus it weighs less. Appreciate your thought on these two choices...
I would love to have the 4500 and be able to run both of my ACs at the same time however, the weight is a killer. Its at the point now that my wife and I struggle getting the 3400 in/out of the truck bed. But they both are great generators. Appreciate you very kind remarks and thank you for watching.
Thanks…. My 4500 arrives tomorrow. The weight difference wasn’t too bad ~6lbs for the extra wattage over the 3400. While I have you, did you need to use a grounding plug? I’ve seen some mixed comments. Thanks again!
@@my3sonsnh The ground bonding plug is only necessary if using a smart surge protector such as my Progressive Industries EMS. HOWEVER, since the Champion is an Inverter Generator the surge protector is not necessary and I don't use it with the generator. I have an older construction type generator and I do use a grounding bond plug (that I made) and the surge protector. I do have a video on this subject if you search my channel. Good luck.
Exactly what I need....thanks for the video.......would it work the same with 2 extensions (double the length) to keep the generator further away from RV? I own (2) 2500 Dual fuel Champions, that I presume would work the same way when I parallel them for AC usage, right?
Only if you first removed the regulator from the Champion fuel distribution unit. I could not get it off and didn't want to damage it for warranty reasons. But I have seen where some are able to remove the Champion regulator then attach to the quick disconnect. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment.
@@LandingZoneHome I think the regulator already on the rv propane tanks will protect the generator. I will try to call the manufacturer to see what they say. I will add any info I get on here...Great instructional video... thank you for your reply
@@LandingZoneHome so I contacted Champion and they don’t make a quick connect hose so I will either use your method or check if I can cut the tank connector off the extension hose and add a quick connect fitting ...
@@alanreoch480 there is a TH-cam video showing to remove the regulator and attach an extension hose. You may want to check that or take the easy route and do my method. Thanks for the info.
@@LandingZoneHome Thanks. But I'm trying to add 2 CPE gens to an off-grid home and already have the supply lines/valves etc installed. Just need a fitting that will connect to this proprietary so-called 'quick connect' (not) nonsense. AND after two days of searching, still can't find out what a "fuel dispenser" is, does or why its allegedly required. Nothing about these CPE generators is making ANY sense and "support" is categorically non-existent. Getting ready to return these units, eat the cost of fittings etc and write-off a wasted month of entirely pointless/frustrating effort (after being lied to by CPE)
Do you know if this generator would run effectively off an 11 pound propane tank, or does it require 20 pound or larger? Truly appreciate your videos. Thank you!
People spend lots of time trying to figure out how to use the the LP line on the RV, but this is just so much simpler. I like simple.
Me too! Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Thank you for the great recommendation - and work to figure out what each of the two units on the Champion inlet line were. Understanding how the parts work together makes a big difference. Great video presentation of the whole setup too.
Thanks again!
Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.
beautiful propane tank cover!
Haha, I had to go back and watch the video to see for myself and that is just the standard cover for Airstreams. It does look nice. Appreciate your comment and thank you for watching.
What a great video. This really helped us figure out how to use the same generator by purchasing an extension hose!! So, thank you!!!!! We subscribed! We have an airstream 30 classic.
Many thanks for the kind comment AND for subscribing. Happy Airstreaming! P.S. you may also want to check out my Airstream book: amzn.to/3LAksnp
I'm sure you know by now but you are correct about the fuel kill switch. It was designed that way to ensure you dont have a propane leak. I contacted Champion about this.
Yeah, I did go back and read the book. Thanks for the info and thank you for watching.
Thank you for the video. I was going to modify my generator and could not get that regulator nut to come off. So I ordered the extension. I do want to note that I emailed champion and modifying the hose to work with the quick disconnect will not void the warranty. They even sent me the thread on airstream forums describing the mod.
I couldn't get the nut off either and the extension has been working just fine. Thank you for watching.
Great video. My generator has the 3/8 male flare fitting. Can I buy just the hose with the 3/8 female flare end and the other end has 1/4 male that will quick connect to my RV and not have to use the regulator that came with it? I thought the newer RVs came with built in regulators.
Don't think it will work, Champion device is more than a fuel regulator. Call Champion customer service and they will explain much better than I can. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
Great solution... thanks!
You're welcome!
Nicely done. I have a different dual fuel generator on the way but will purchase an extension hose to run a similar setup. Thanks!
Thanks Eric, appreciate you watching.
By the way, what length hose did you get?
@@TalentDevelopment100 Here is what I got, 12ft. amzn.to/3u0fg2X
Appreciate the link, sir! Glad to know I don’t have to be tethered to my propane tank and can run generator from bed of truck while leaving onboard tanks in place. Thanks again.
DId you ever figure out why gas was leaking. I heard your hypothesis in the video, but wondering if you ever found out why it was happening? It's happening to me as well and I can;t figure it out. Don't think it's the temperature change.
Sorry but when I started using LP I did not do any follow up on why I had a gas leak. Thanks for watching.
Great video, well explained. Thank you! Very timely as I'm about to pull the trigger on a Champion dual fuel for our Airstream 28RBQ (1 AC) in advance of a long trip west this winter. Like you, I plan to only use propane (for the same reasons you describe) and was hoping to use the quick disconnect port that comes with the trailer but agree I don't want to void the warranty and the extension hose isn't a big deal. I was looking at the 4500 dual fuel version but your 3400 should also do the job right? Plus it weighs less. Appreciate your thought on these two choices...
I would love to have the 4500 and be able to run both of my ACs at the same time however, the weight is a killer. Its at the point now that my wife and I struggle getting the 3400 in/out of the truck bed. But they both are great generators. Appreciate you very kind remarks and thank you for watching.
Thanks…. My 4500 arrives tomorrow. The weight difference wasn’t too bad ~6lbs for the extra wattage over the 3400. While I have you, did you need to use a grounding plug? I’ve seen some mixed comments. Thanks again!
@@my3sonsnh The ground bonding plug is only necessary if using a smart surge protector such as my Progressive Industries EMS. HOWEVER, since the Champion is an Inverter Generator the surge protector is not necessary and I don't use it with the generator. I have an older construction type generator and I do use a grounding bond plug (that I made) and the surge protector. I do have a video on this subject if you search my channel. Good luck.
Exactly what I need....thanks for the video.......would it work the same with 2 extensions (double the length) to keep the generator further away from RV? I own (2) 2500 Dual fuel Champions, that I presume would work the same way when I parallel them for AC usage, right?
It should. LP lines on some RVs will be very long so it is the same principle.
Can you not just connect the supply end to your existing quick connect on the rv?
Only if you first removed the regulator from the Champion fuel distribution unit. I could not get it off and didn't want to damage it for warranty reasons. But I have seen where some are able to remove the Champion regulator then attach to the quick disconnect. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment.
@@LandingZoneHome I think the regulator already on the rv propane tanks will protect the generator. I will try to call the manufacturer to see what they say. I will add any info I get on here...Great instructional video... thank you for your reply
@@LandingZoneHome so I contacted Champion and they don’t make a quick connect hose so I will either use your method or check if I can cut the tank connector off the extension hose and add a quick connect fitting ...
@@alanreoch480 there is a TH-cam video showing to remove the regulator and attach an extension hose. You may want to check that or take the easy route and do my method. Thanks for the info.
Do you by any chance have the link to that video? I can’t seem to locate it.
Thank you in advance
You don't need to choke when using propane.
ok, thanks for watching.
How many hours can the generator run on an AS propane tank if full?
Honestly I don't know. I have heard 12 hours or 15 hours but I have no facts to back this up. Thanks for watching.
With the generator regulator installed will the generator fit under your truck bed cover?
If I attach the regulator on the handles it will not fit. I leave the regulator off until I get ready to run the generator. Thanks for watching.
Where did you get the 3/8 flare to QCC adapter - can't fine that anywhere
The only thing I purchased was the extension hose (link in comments of video)
@@LandingZoneHome Thanks. But I'm trying to add 2 CPE gens to an off-grid home and already have the supply lines/valves etc installed. Just need a fitting that will connect to this proprietary so-called 'quick connect' (not) nonsense. AND after two days of searching, still can't find out what a "fuel dispenser" is, does or why its allegedly required. Nothing about these CPE generators is making ANY sense and "support" is categorically non-existent. Getting ready to return these units, eat the cost of fittings etc and write-off a wasted month of entirely pointless/frustrating effort (after being lied to by CPE)
Do you know if this generator would run effectively off an 11 pound propane tank, or does it require 20 pound or larger? Truly appreciate your videos. Thank you!
Yes it will run just fine off that tank. I use a small tank like that when I do the monthly maintenance runs. Thanks for watching.
Nice unit. Even though not as efficient, if I got one, I might keep it 100% LP…. Any downside to never running gas in it?
Nope.
Did you end up drilling a hole in your tank cover so you could close the lid while using this setup?
No.
Not sure how that works as you are double regulating your LP.
Not using the regulator on the RV, just attaching hose directly to tank and using the generators provided regulator. Works great.
Could you hook up two of those hoses together without buying any other connectors or do they make a 20 foot hose?
Yes, you can hook two together just don't know how it would affect the gas pressure. Thanks for watching.