11-2
CLASS C MOTORHOME
11.4 LP TANK SYSTEM
The storage tank for the LP gas is mounted
underneath the motorhome attached to the
vehicle frame. It is accessible only from
outside the vehicle. The tank valve is
located near the top center of the tank next
to the regulator. Before opening the supply
valve, make sure all controls for the various
appliances are in the OFF or PILOT OFF
position. This is to prevent any LP gas from
leaking into the motorhome.
Fig. 11-1 TANK LOCATION
11.5 LP TANK CAPACITY
The tank size is the approximate usable volume
which is about 80% of the total tank volume.
Regency/Senator/Senator XL
Tank 17.5 (66)
Size
Gal (l)
Propane Tank Capacity
11.3 HOW LP GAS WORKS
There are two types of LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas
- propane and butane. Both are compressed into a
liquid for easier transportation and storage. Com-
mon names used are tank gas, bottle gas or simply
LP.
In the tank, LP is in the form of a liquid under very
high pressure. As it is released, it changes to a
vapor or gas and expands to a much greater vol-
ume.
Caution should be exercised when temperatures fall
below -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F). You could be
without propane at these lower temperatures.
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