Those with Extend-A-Stay's installed?

Timwhy

Those with Extend-A-Stay's installed, how much have you really used it? What did you also use it for?
Heating or fueling an outdoor grill/fryer? Just trying to wrap my arms around the need or not.
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insyncro · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:10 am Post subject:

While camping in Maine during the winter months, it has made it much easier for me and my Syncro Westy to stay put and run multiple tanks.

I have lights, grill, stove, on demand hot water system...and in the summer a larger fridge all connected.
The Westy tank would be empty in no time if it was all I had.

The site I stay at is a private residence and I dropped two 100lbs tanks there so I didn't have to keep running to town to fill up.

madspaniard · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:15 am Post subject:

Once in a while, most useful when combined with a Zodi hot shower or similar during extended camping trips.

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singler3360 · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:19 am Post subject:

I added the deluxe version, to run grill, etc... when I installed the Propex back last spring, so not very long. Not knowing the Propex consumption firsthand, it's been just an insurance policy so far. No real need yet. I probably don't need the deluxe version, but as you say, "What the Westy needs the Westy gets", right? Replumbing the copper lines out of the stock tank to accommodate the added length of the Extend-Stay took some doing, so I'm glad I did everything at once and don't have to revisit later. This will be the first winter with heater and it feels good knowing I can tap into a 5# bottle quickly.

Timwhy · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:19 am Post subject:

Timwhy · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:26 am Post subject:

What I am thinking is to put one on the passengers side tank just for a propex. Not certain I need
to run any grill/fryer off of it as I could connect them directly to the 5# tank I bring camping
on extended stays.
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madspaniard · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:28 am Post subject:

Mine is on the second tank on the passenger side, convenient to have it near the sliding door. You would not need to bring the 5# tank along.
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singler3360 · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:32 am Post subject:

Since you have a second tank already on the passenger side, why not go with the auto-balancing/failover system MadSpaniards describes elsewhere in the forum. I would choose this first and the Extend-a-Stay second. Of course, Mad installed both which is Super Deluxe.

Timwhy · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:44 am Post subject:

I do have one of these it was courtesy of BillM. The fitting at the tank under the van.

Homercules · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:40 pm Post subject:

I had one on the driver's side tank and it was great. Sometimes getting the onboard tanks filled is a pain so to make things easy I just take a 5 or 10lbr with me to camp for the weekend . Easy to have them filled. If I go winter camping I'll take a 20lb tank.

I have since had to replace the regulator on the driver's side tank and there is no room for it now. I'll probably install a second tank and put it on the passenger side.
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WLD*WSTY · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:49 pm Post subject:

purplepeopleeater · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject:

I have found myself needing a spare tank, with the propex/fridge/stove being used for 5 days in winter temps I filled and it took 2gallons about, so
I was close to being out....and on the 5th night I couldnt sleep, every time the propex fired up I thought it was going to be its last, this would be good paranoid insurance.

insyncro · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject:

WLD*WSTY · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:32 pm Post subject:

Nice! I must admit, I somehow had in mind the gaslights from the '20's, which we had in an old house when I was a kid. Rolling Eyes

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insyncro · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:09 am Post subject:

Timwhy · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject:

Went to the local RV box store to buy the Extend a stay today. While talking to the parts guy
he said that Marshall was no more and that these fittings would all be from different suppliers. Not
100% sure what the brand was but did pick up the extend a stay by a different name.
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ranchero · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:15 am Post subject:

Timwhy · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:27 am Post subject:

This connection will only equalize the two tanks. The extend a stay you can use the westy tank or
not. Also run an appliance such as a stove from the westy tank or an aux tank.

Sorry I couldn't find which thread talking about the fill fitting and the two POL fitting hose.
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Timwhy · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:28 pm Post subject:

Has anyone tried out using a 1# tank connected to the Extend A Stay to fuel a Propex?
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davevickery · Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject:

I think a propane heater is the biggest reason for needing more propane. I ran out a lot during ski camping trips and it really stinks when you are counting on the heater.

In crappy conditions, attaching anything to the underneath tank is lousy. Imagine having to connect to this in the middle of the night.

This is a quick disconnect fitting protected by the little door and plumbed into the propane lines under the sink. I have a 1 gallon tank which is equivalent to 8 one pounders if my math is right. The tank attaches with a standard barbq hose/regulator and you can choose which tank to get propane from. I don't think this install is any more work than putting in an extend a stay and it is much more convenient to use.


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