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12-15-2019, 05:38 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Georgia
Posts: 22
THOR #16755
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What does that green button do?
Hi All,
On the dash board of my 2004 Thor Wind 5000, there is a green button (see capture image). What does that green button do?
Also, most of gas stations nowadays are self service with 1 or 2 employees. Even though that they have LP gas outside, it is difficult to get the employee(s) out to fill up the LP tank for my RV. Is there a way to safety fill up the LP gas tank by myself. Or is there a way to convert the tank to ... portable tank? Has anyone done this?
Thanks
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12-15-2019, 05:49 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-15-2019, 06:25 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: California
Posts: 52
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In my experience there is always someone in the back room or cubby hole somewhere in the station that can come out and fill you up. It seems like they are more willing to fill up the larger tank on the motorhome than they are smaller ones.
We have also pulled in to an RV Park along the way and bought propane from them. It's an opportunity to go into their office or store and use their restrooms and maybe buy a snack before leaving.
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12-15-2019, 09:03 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 13,278
THOR #7035
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Green button is likely mirror heater switch.
I know of no place that has self-serve propane.
Tractor Supply is one of the cheapest places to get the onboard tank filled.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad
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12-15-2019, 09:35 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,488
THOR #1469
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I will have my LP tank filled whenever they fill my 500 gallon tank at the house. While travelling if I need LPG I'll usually get it from the campground I'm staying at or from a Pilot. Some locations require certain qualifications before someone can pump LPG.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
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12-15-2019, 10:36 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.1
State: New York
Posts: 67
THOR #10579
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Maybe heated mirrors switch? Just a guess, do you have an owners manual for your coach? I couldn't find one for a 2004 but a 2007 manual mentions the heated mirror switch.
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12-15-2019, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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Don't know about the green button but I get my propane filled:
a. By truck that fills my household propane.
b. Pull up to the back gate of the company that provides the truck that fills my household propane.
c. Campround I'm utilizing.
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YNCM USN-Retired (64-90)
RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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12-16-2019, 02:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Citation
State: Texas
Posts: 920
THOR #8139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Green button is likely mirror heater switch.
I know of no place that has self-serve propane.
Tractor Supply is one of the cheapest places to get the onboard tank filled.
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Ace hardware
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12-16-2019, 02:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.2
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 441
THOR #8180
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Just don’t push the Red button!
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12-16-2019, 03:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yvonnemarc
Just don’t push the Red button!
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Good advice !
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
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12-16-2019, 12:40 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-18-2019, 06:31 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Georgia
Posts: 22
THOR #16755
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Thanks all for replying!
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12-18-2019, 06:33 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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 Have you figured it out yet?
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-21-2019, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: Kentucky
Posts: 880
THOR #2817
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I don't think I've ever seen an OEM green lighted switch on any vehicle. Perhaps is was an add-on.
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12-21-2019, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,493
THOR #11781
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My guess would be the heater for the mirrors. Do your mirrors have the heater symbol on them? As for propane, I use a local company. Their lot has easy access for my coach and an old Air Force buddy works there.
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12-21-2019, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: Kentucky
Posts: 880
THOR #2817
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We were in Missouri around Jefferson City and needed propane. I went to gas station/connivence store that filled cylinders and RVs. Only one person was working in the store, so she asked me if I knew how to fill the tank. I was surprised that she'd let me do that, but since I wasn't sure what do to, I declined.
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12-21-2019, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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No such thing as self service propane. ANYWHERE.  Must be trained.
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12-21-2019, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: Kentucky
Posts: 880
THOR #2817
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
No such thing as self service propane. ANYWHERE. Must be trained. |
Obviously there was self-service for propane in Jefferson City, Missouri when I pulled in to fill the tank. Perhaps the attendant didn't understand the danger or the law, but fortunately I had enough common sense not to dispense it.
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12-22-2019, 01:00 AM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Newmar Ventana LE
State: Tennessee
Posts: 77
THOR #16834
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Tractor Supply is one of the cheapest places to get the onboard tank filled.
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I agree. There is a TSC near me that I buy from when I am at home. In other parts of the country, there are farm & home stores that sell propane.
On the road, I buy at Pilot/Flying J or at KOA campgrounds. Also, Good Sam members get 15% on Propane every day at Camping World SuperCenters, though I've never bought there.
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12-22-2019, 01:34 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Texas
Posts: 22
THOR #12938
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
No such thing as self service propane. ANYWHERE. Must be trained. |
Correct! As well as licensed to dispense in most states. Propane is much more volatile than gasoline or diesel.
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