MileHighPosse
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Using our 5th wheel for the first time and can’t get the propane to flow, is there a pilot light that needs to be lit?
First time
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You may have air in the propane lines, I would recommend turning all the burners onto the "lite" setting and let them run for about 15-20 seconds and then try to light a burner. If it doesn't light shut them all back off wait a minute or two and repeat the process a couple times they should eventually light after the air has been expelled.
Some stoves you also have to push the burner knob inward (for example like the oven pilot light needs pushed in, at least on ours to get the propane flowing) to dispense propane until it's lit and then you can release it and turn it to whatever flow rate you need. Our old Palomino RV stove was like that.
You could also check to make sure the valves are open on the propane tanks themselves.
Good luck!
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Some stoves you also have to push the burner knob inward (for example like the oven pilot light needs pushed in, at least on ours to get the propane flowing) to dispense propane until it's lit and then you can release it and turn it to whatever flow rate you need. Our old Palomino RV stove was like that.
You could also check to make sure the valves are open on the propane tanks themselves.
Good luck!
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RoadJunkie
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Modern propane tanks have a mass flow prevention valve feature that is designed to prohibit flow if it thinks a leak is present when the tank valve is opened. You may have to start from scratch, that is, all downline valves set to off, propane valve closed, remove hose connection from tank and then reconnect hose connection and slowly turn on the tank valve. Then follow GK2018's process for bleeding the air in the propane lines. You will also need to inspect the flexible gas lines that have been known to crimp closed when a slide is closed. The stove is your best point to ensure gas is flowing.
