How to Check for A Propane Leak In Your RV

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Have you ever burned through your propane during a camp trip, and wondered how in the heck you used so much, but don’t want to wait till you get home to check for a propane leak?

My husband told me this trick and it was crazy how good it worked, and why I didn’t think of it! It’s really simple, and this story will get straight to it!

Combine a cup of water with a spoon of dish soap to create your propane leak testing solution. What you need to make your solution to check for propane leaks? What you need to make your solution to check for propane leaks? Learn more

Now keep it in the cup, and bring it to the connection you intend to test! Learn more

How to use the soapy solution to test your propane connection in your camper?

Pour a very small solution over the propane connection/fitting your testing and watch for bubbles! Learn more

If there is a leak, it will create some pretty obvious bubbles and show you exactly where it’s coming from! Make sure to wiggle things a bit to be doubly sure that there is no leak at any angle! Learn more

Our leak was actually at the fitting outside of the camper, and it only leaked at certain angles. But it was there, and leaking quite a bit when it did! Learn more

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