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Old 11-01-2018, 02:18 AM   #1
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Default Gas line replacement.

I need to replace the copper gas line going to my stove. Would anybody buy happened a chance know how the copper gas lines are ran are they in the floor under the camper itself if anybody knows please let me know.
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Old 11-01-2018, 04:54 AM   #2
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Under the floor and up through the floor to connect to appliance. I believe that is code for copper gas lines.
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Old 11-01-2018, 11:12 AM   #3
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So under the camper it's self?
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If you crawl under the camper you should be able to see it clearly.
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Old 11-02-2018, 07:17 AM   #5
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Yep under the floor. As Bruce mentioned, look under the camper. You will need to flare all the copper tubing ends.
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And of course it is soft copper tubing, sold in rolls. Not copper water pipe, generally sold in 10-foot lengths. Be careful bending it, or it will kink. The pros can bend it by hand, but I would consider getting one of the inexpensive spring-type benders such as the Cobra kit 1/4-in to 5/8-in Tube Bender (Item # 636779 Model # PST073) from Lowes.

And once each joint is made, be sure to leak-test it with soapy water.

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Old 11-02-2018, 12:12 PM   #7
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I've used a tubing bender, and it was super easy, nearly fool proof, and inexpensive. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Ion-Tool-3-in.../dp/B07BB1WPLF

Note that RVIA code, simply as a risk-reduction policy, stipulates that any line-to-line (not line-to-appliance) gas connection must not be in living quarters. So if you replace the line going to the range, I would replace it all the way through the floor to the union under the camper.

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And of course it is soft copper tubing, sold in rolls. Not copper water pipe, generally sold in 10-foot lengths. Be careful bending it, or it will kink. The pros can bend it by hand, but I would consider getting one of the inexpensive spring-type benders such as the Cobra kit 1/4-in to 5/8-in Tube Bender (Item # 636779 Model # PST073) from Lowes.

And once each joint is made, be sure to leak-test it with soapy water.

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+2 on the benders for any tight bends. Don't forget to take the bender off before to flare the tubing.

I would get a flaring tool like this one if this is the only time you will be flaring. You should buy new female flare fittings for the tubing. But you can reuse the male fittings if they look good. flare tool
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Note that RVIA code, simply as a risk-reduction policy, stipulates that any line-to-line (not line-to-appliance) gas connection must not be in living quarters.
Ugh. This is why there was not flex tube behind the oven, which I'm sure is why the gas line needs to be replaced now.
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