Propane hose leak?

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   Right after I purchased my new 179 RPOD about 1.5 years ago, I purchased a larger (taller) propane tank.  Today I touched the hose (slightly bending it) leading from the tank, and I heard and smelled gas leaking from the area shown below.  Maybe it's because the hose was stretched a bit, maybe the hose is old, maybe this is normal?  
I don't think a slight bend in the hose should leak propane, should it?  I suppose I should replace the hose with a longer hose?  If so, any recommendations (preferably at Amazon)?

Thanks!

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kylekai Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139	Topic: Propane hose leak? Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 12:25pm
	Right after I purchased my new 179 RPOD about 1.5 years ago, I purchased a larger (taller) propane tank. Today I touched the hose (slightly bending it) leading from the tank, and I heard and smelled gas leaking from the area shown below. Maybe it's because the hose was stretched a bit, maybe the hose is old, maybe this is normal? I don't think a slight bend in the hose should leak propane, should it? I suppose I should replace the hose with a longer hose? If so, any recommendations (preferably at Amazon)? Thanks!

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 4:22pm
	img host There is no such thing as a leak in a gas line to be normal. Mine is bend but no leaks, time for a new hose.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 5:47pm
	+1, no leak is normal, that hose can be exposed to the elements. Time to replace.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 6:34pm
	Definitely get a longer hose, as mentioned above, no leak is normal under any circumstances. Good chance that the hose was stretched to allow for a connection with a taller tank. I looked at the hose on my 177; no way could I stretch it to fit a taller tank as I only have a few inches of leeway.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

kylekai Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 7:34pm
	Thanks for the input. I suspected the hose should not leak at all. Looking for a replacement, I found a 2 ft hose which is what it is now, and a 5 ft hose from Amazon: http://a.co/g7uCmLM I suppose 5 ft will do if I can't find something shorter. Does that look like the correct hose? Thanks!

Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 7:40pm
	Nothing against Amazon at all, but if you want to see what you're getting first hand, you can probably find hoses, etc., at Home Depot or Lowes, in the barbecue grill area. I imagine you've already done this, but until you get this fixed you really need to turn the gas off at the tank. TT
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kylekai Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 7:42pm
	Good point, about Home Depot, as it's only a mile away from me. I'm at home now, just returned from a trip, so gas is off. Thanks.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326	Posted: 01 Apr 2017 at 8:13pm
	I had a hose leak, but at the other end where it attached to the regulator. It was at the equivalent joint there. It started leaking at less than a year old. Warranty replacement would have cost us more than replacing it myself by the time towing it to the dealer and back figured in.
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 7:09pm
	I had a leak at that same connection and replaced it with a part I ordered from Amazon. Easy 10 minute fix, just make sure you use the yellow teflon tape on the threads.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

kylekai Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139	Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 7:14pm
	I ended up getting a hose at http://propanegear.com as they had the exact length I wanted and the price was right.