New Propane system is coming along. I have my two 20 lb tanks located in the rear of the coach (where they are on almost every other GMC MH) and my new QD take-off installed to run my BlackStone for outdoor cooking. I have a half inch gas line run to the kitchen in the coach to supply my water heater and Furnace. We eliminated the propane cooktop and oven, and went to an induction cooktop. We won't ever be "baking" in the coach, so the oven is wasted space. Plus we have a convection oven microwave that does a decent job, plus an air fryer/toaster oven combo.
I need to finish up my copper lines to the two appliances in the kitchen, then install Adel Clamps to hold everything in place. At that point, I think EVERYTHING under the coach will be done for this round of modifications.
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Some may ask "why?" Well, the propane tank on a Royale 26' is located RIGHT in the middle of the coach and its HUGE (something like 65 lbs capacity). We hardly use propane. So having that much doesn't make sense. It also made it nearly impossible to have a nice lounging area...since the cubby for the tank stuck out in the middle of the floor plan. It was a good place to put a dinette, but that was about it. We want a couch, which meant the tank has to go.
The other consideration is filling that monster tank. Its not easy, and requires the coach be driven somewhere to be filled. These 20 lb tanks have exchanges almost anywhere now. Yes, it is a more expensive way to get propane, but the convenience is worth it to me.
I'm excited to be done under the coach. Next step is getting electrical in...which really shouldn't take me too long, its started. Then spray foam, then plumbing (all being replaced with PEX), then we start the "fun stuff" as my wife puts it.