Mobile RV LP Gas System Service Across Florida
Regulator replacement, leak testing with electronic detector, OPD-valve service, appliance gas conversion, and tank inspection and recertification.
Who: RV owners with propane regulator problems, leak suspicions, dead appliance pilots, or anyone due for a propane safety check.
What: Regulator replacement, leak testing with electronic detector, OPD-valve service, appliance gas conversion, and tank inspection and recertification.
Where: Across Florida. We come to your campsite or driveway. Call (833) 465-8787.
Propane on an RV is the safest, simplest fuel system in the world right up until it isn't. The good news is that LP problems are usually obvious - either appliances aren't getting gas (regulator, valve, or tank issue) or you smell gas (leak). The bad news is that LP leaks are not something you ignore. If you smell gas in your rig, get out, ventilate, and call us.
Most LP work we do is preventive - regulator replacements, leak tests, OPD valve service, and tank recertification. The active-leak calls are rare but they get prioritized.
Why LP Gas Systems Fails Faster in Florida
Two-stage RV regulators have a service life of 10-15 years - they don't fail catastrophically, they fail by drift. The pressure setting goes off-spec and your appliances start acting funny: oven won't hold temp, fridge gas-side won't fire, water heater pilot won't stay lit. The fix is regulator replacement.
The other big-ticket item is the OPD valve on each tank - that's the float-style overfill protection that keeps you from filling past 80% capacity. They get gummed up over time and cause slow-fill issues at the propane station. Tank recertification at 12 years often catches this.
What We Fix - LP Gas Systems
What Our LP Gas Systems Service Includes
LP service starts with a leak test - we use an electronic gas detector along every joint, regulator, and appliance connection. That takes about 30 minutes and tells us if anything is leaking. Then we check regulator output pressure, manifold pressure, and individual appliance pressure.
From there it's parts swap (regulator, OPD, fitting). Most LP work is one-visit. Tank recertification is one-visit if your local DOT inspection station is near your rig - otherwise we coordinate.
Electronic leak detection
We use a Bacharach Tru Pointe gas detector. No soap-bubble guesswork.
Regulator replacement
Marshall, Cavagna, and JR Products regulators - all major brands. Two-stage regulator replacement is most common.
OPD valve service
Tank OPD float valve replacement. Often the cause of slow-fill issues.
Recertification coordination
12-year tank recert in Florida - we know which inspection stations are nearby and how to coordinate.
Common LP Gas Systems Repairs and Pricing
Here's what most calls actually run. We give you a phone-quote range before scheduling, and an exact written quote at your site before any work starts.
Typical Pricing - $145-$985
- Regulator replacement (two-stage): $245-$385
- Pigtail hose replacement: $145-$245
- OPD valve replacement (per tank): $185-$285
- Full LP leak test and certification: $185-$285
- Appliance gas-side service: $185-$385
- Tank recertification (12-year): $145-$245
- Manifold pressure adjustment: $145-$245
- Fixed-mount tank service: $385-$685
Florida-Specific LP Gas Systems Considerations
Florida humidity and salt air shorten regulator life - especially on rigs stored on the coast. The diaphragm in a two-stage regulator is rubber, and salt air degrades it. We see regulators failing at 8-10 years on coastal-stored rigs vs. 12-15 inland.
Hurricane season also matters - if your rig sat in standing water or got hit with sustained 50+ MPH winds, the LP system needs a full leak test before next use. Water in the regulator vent or in pigtail fittings can cause corrosion that leads to leaks weeks or months later.
Emergency LP Gas Systems Service Across Florida
If you smell gas in or near your rig, get out, leave the door open, don't operate anything electrical, and call (833) 465-8787. We treat LP leaks as emergencies and we'll get there same-day if at all possible.
If a tank valve is stuck open and you can't shut it off, evacuate the area, keep ignition sources away, and call us. Don't try to force the valve. We have the tools to safely shut it off.
LP Gas Systems Specialties We Handle
Common subspecialties under lp gas systems - all done at your location, all in one visit when possible.
Regulator Replacement
Two-stage RV regulator replacement. Marshall, Cavagna, and JR Products.
Leak Detection
Electronic gas detection along every joint. Required after any work on the LP system.
OPD Valve
Float-style overfill protection valve replacement. Required for tanks at 12-year recert.
Pigtail & Hose
Tank-to-regulator pigtail replacement. Common failure point on dual-tank setups.
Appliance Gas Side
Appliance gas-valve, thermocouple, and orifice service. Fridge, water heater, furnace, range.
Tank Recertification
DOT 12-year recert coordination for portable LP tanks.
LP Gas Systems - Common Questions
Straight answers from our lp gas systems call log.
My oven won't hold temperature - is it the LP system?
Could be - especially if your other gas appliances also act funny. Sounds like a regulator drift. We check manifold pressure first - $145 diagnostic. - Marc
How often should I have my LP system tested?
Annually for safety. Florida coastal storage, every 6 months. We do it as a $185 service.
My tanks are 12 years old - do I really need to recert?
Yes - DOT requires it. Most propane fillers will refuse to fill expired tanks. We coordinate the recert process - about $145-$245 per tank.
Can you convert my propane stove to electric?
Yes - we install induction or electric cooktops regularly. Plan on $585-$985 with the unit and installation. Pulls more from the inverter though - factor that in.
My regulator hisses - is that bad?
Yes - regulators shouldn't hiss. That's either a venting issue (water or debris in the vent) or an internal failure. Replace it. - Marc
Will adding a generator hookup affect my LP system?
If you're talking about a propane-fueled generator, yes - we'd plumb the generator into the LP manifold. Plan on $585-$985 for the gen-set hookup including regulator capacity check.
Why does my fridge gas-side take three tries to light?
Usually a dirty burner orifice, a weak thermocouple, or low manifold pressure. All three are diagnosable in one visit - usually a $185-$385 fix.
Can I run my appliances directly off a portable tank?
Yes - we install fixed-quick-connect couplings for portable-tank attachment. Useful if you want to extend run time during a power outage.
What's the difference between a single-stage and two-stage regulator?
Two-stage maintains pressure better and is the modern standard. If you've got a single-stage, upgrade - it's about $245-$385 installed.
How much for a full LP system inspection?
$185 for a complete leak test, regulator pressure check, OPD valve test, and appliance manifold-pressure measurement. Cheap insurance. - Marc
Where We Provide LP Gas Systems in Florida
Bolt RV Repair runs lp gas systems jobs across these Florida cities. Click your closest one for local-specific info, response times, and campground coverage.