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Between my toolbox and the YouTube tutorials I've watched, I'm ready to tackle the LPG tank refill setup on my permanently parked 2000 Safari Sahar 32-footer. Since my wife and I live in California and visit several times per year to help her aging parents, the RV serves as a stationary dwelling with full hookups for shore power and water.

The challenge is that the coach won't be moved to drive to propane filling stations, so I'm exploring on-site refill options. I'm specifically interested in potentially transferring propane from a standard 40lb grill tank to our RV's fixed tank. I want to understand what type of fitting our Safari Sahar has and what safety considerations or special equipment might be required for liquid-to-liquid propane transfer.

Since we'll need heating during colder months and my wife will sometimes be at the RV without me, I want to ensure a reliable and safe refill method. What are my options for refilling the LPG tank without moving the motorcoach? …more

Halfway through getting quotes to fix my leaking propane pigtail hose, I'm staring at a $180 estimate and wondering if there's a cheaper non-swivel option or DIY repair trick. I need a 1/4" inverted flare pigtail, preferably with a 90-degree bend, but I'm dreaming of one WITHOUT those annoying swivel joints that seem determined to ruin my day.

I've been out here playing propane whisperer, lubing up the joint with WD-40 and sweet-talking it, but this thing just won't seal properly. Are there actually propane pigtails made without swivel joints, or am I chasing unicorns? And if I'm stuck with swivels, what's the secret sauce for fixing these leaky little troublemakers? My neighbors are probably getting tired of the smell of propane mixed with my colorful vocabulary! …more