Camco RV Propane Gauge and Leak Detector | Features Type 1 Connection for RVing, Boating, Gas Grills and More (59023)

Finally one that works proper and isn't damaged. You get what you pay for here. It's a bit more expensive than the competitors but this actually works, has solid construction, and the meter is right side up. I tried 2 others before finally getting this one.

Update: Just wanted to add we used this on our 5th wheel tanks when living in it for 9 months while our house was being built including going through a lot of propane in winter. It always worked fine. In fact I am getting ready to order another one for our current travel trailer. Very easy install and worked well on both my 30 gallon tanks. Unfortunately, the gauge reads upside down since both of the fittings face the front of our 5th wheel. Not a huge deal at all as it is still very easy to read. It was a tight fit on the primary tank side, so I will just keep it on the secondary tank. If I want to know the level of the primary tank, it just takes a minute to swap it to the other tank. Sure beats guessing or using the hot water method!

Bought this to give me a heads up on when tank supplying garage heater was getting low. I have replaced tanks before because I suspected they were getting low, but was guessing because I did not want to run out while in the middle of a project. As other reviewers have said, when the tank gets low you do not have much warning. The tank pressure holds pretty steady until the liquid inside converts to gas and is consumed. Once the liquid is converted, the gas gets used up pretty quickly, so you need to seriously be looking at new tank. This gauge does help because I now have some insight into pressure dropping, and am no longer replacing tanks that have a ways to go. At $20 per tank, this has already paid for itself by avoiding returning partially used tanks

This regulator works well and has a good seal. It's been nice to visualize propane levels. One thing I discovered using a flame torch is that high flow can create a false indication as the level goes to empty red on the guage. After dialing it back, the guage returns to a true reading. This probably happens with any flow valve maybe. Good workmanship with good thread connection.

First, let's get one thing out of the way: A pressure gauge attached to the outlet of your propane tank will never be super accurate. It's just the way the science works. The gauge will not start to go down until the tank is nearly empty. Note: If you don't care about the science explanation for this, skip the next paragraph. Propane is a special gas. Unlike filling your tire with air, when your propane tank reaches about 120 psi, some of it starts to turn to liquid. That's convenient, because in liquid form, about 20 to 50 times more propane fits in a tank than in gas form. This also means as you slowly use propane from the tank, some of the liquid propane expands back into a gas, keeping the pressure at 120 psi until there's no more liquid. Only once the liquid runs out, at which point you'll be down to about 1/20th to 1/50th of a tank, will the gauge start to go down. (Note that 120 psi is for room temperature propane--the exact pressure depends on the temperature. That's why there are 3 scales on the dial.) As long as you understand this is basically an empty/not-empty indicator, it is a useful tool. The build quality is nice, it doesn't feel cheap or flimsy, and you can read it any time the tank is open (no need to use the propane for a little while before you can get an accurate reading). To use it as a leak tester, you turn off all propane appliances, open and close the tank, then wait a while to see if the pressure goes down. If it does, you know you have a leak. So, what if you do want a more accurate idea of how much propane is left? A common trick is to pour a pitcher of warm water down the side of the tank. Then feel the tank where you poured the water. Above the propane level the sidewall will be warm, and below the propane level the sidewall will be cool. If you don't need as much accuracy, you can also just shake the tank gently to get a feel for how much liquid is sloshing around inside.

This gauge works good, and I really like the different scales based on the temperature. The problem with it is that it measures pressure, not volume. So if the tank is ¾ full (volume) the gauge will likely show full or nearly full(pressure). Once the gauge can tell there is a big pressure difference and dips into the yellow, you’re pretty much out of gas and will not be able to finish cooking. Without something inside the tank, like a float, there isn’t a really great way of accurately telling how much propane there is in the tank. This is a flaw in the design of propane tanks, and the manufacturer of this gauge attempted to work around it the best way possible. This gauge still has value to me though, because it is nice to use when troubleshooting. If I have a poor flame, but my gauge is in the green, I know I have gas, therefore my problem is elsewhere.

I broke a similar product and had to replace it. I liked the gauge markings that take into account the temperature differential, so I bought it. It seems well built and I do not notice any flow restriction in using it on my three burner barbecue grill. It easily installed and the large knob allowed for hand tightening. One thing I will share which I have seen a lot of feedback chatter is the difference between the draw-down on the gauge prior to hitting the first part of the yellow versus after that. I spoke with my propane supplier and he says he has heard it a hundred times. It seems to when we are talking barbecue grills, you should consider touching the yellow as EMPTY and get the tank refilled. My personal experience is things are fine until you touch the yellow and at that point you will not be able to finish the cooking before it runs dry.

Some have complained about the gauge’s accuracy, but it’s been very accurate for me. Easy to install, I attached it to a nearly empty cylinder and it instantly registered my propane as being low. As the propane ran out, the gauge warned me in time to refill. As soon as I attached the newly refilled tank, the gauge registered it as full. No complaints whatsoever. Certainly better than tapping on the sides.

Very impressed with order processing - ordered on a Friday and arrived the following Monday! Item packaging is so-so, could be improved. It is prepackaged in a plastic case but was shipped in a large yellow envelope lined with bubble wrap. I ordered two of these items together and one of them had a screw fallen out of the gauge, which could be a result of the shipping or from the manufacturer. I simply screwed it back in place though, so an easy fix. They feel of very good quality, nice and solid. Very happy with purchase!

I purchased two gauges for use on our R V. I really never knew how much gas was in the tanks. These gauges allow me to monitor usage and gas levels. They work well, are easy to attach and appear to be very well made. Very happy with this purchase. Arrived from Amazon within three days! Fast. Thank you.

I've been using this for a few months now and I find that it works well to give me an idea of how much propane is left in the tank on my BBQ. I am in Victoria, BC so we do not have the cold temps that could potentially sway the performance of this accessory.

Savoir combien de propane restant et s'il a fuite