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Title: Propane tank on-off indicator light
Post by: Bill Lampkin on February 22, 2017, 07:02:08 PM
On my 2005 Patriot Thunder, the propane tank has an electric cut-off switch (valve) so you can turn off propane to the coach when travelling on a ferry, for example. The switch works as I used it several times last summer as we travelled thru BC and Vancouver Island. Next to the switch is a red indicator light that, of course, does not work. Does anyone know if this light is on (red) when the valve is open, or, red when the valve is closed?  I haven't yet got in there with my voltmeter.
Title: Re: Propane tank on-off indicator light
Post by: Rod Ogle on February 22, 2017, 08:13:17 PM
Bill

  On our 04PT the red light is on when the valve is open.  I found a LED replacement for ours at the local NAPA store.
Title: Re: Propane tank on-off indicator light
Post by: Bill Lampkin on February 23, 2017, 12:30:41 AM
Thanks Rod, That's what I'll do, go for an LED replacement.
Bill
Title: Re: Propane tank on-off indicator light
Post by: Jim Nichols on February 23, 2017, 07:37:18 PM
I have changed our propane light and switch.  There is a lot of moisture that's kicked up from the tire so seal your connections well. I have a label maker and put off and on at the switch. Not using it enough to remember when the light breaks which way is off or on short of lighting the stove top burners.
Title: Re: Propane tank on-off indicator light
Post by: Michael Hannan on February 25, 2017, 08:56:21 PM
Are there lights located on the dash? Just wondering if I have one that isn't working.

MJ
Title: Re: Propane tank on-off indicator light
Post by: Jim Nichols on February 25, 2017, 09:15:29 PM
I think that's a great idea. I could run wires over wheel well to the front electrical bay from their up to the left console and mount a light and switch. But it's a whole lot cheaper and faster to use the label maker. But still a good idea.