Selecting Lp Fuel Types; Lp Tank System; Lp Tank Capacity; Refilling Lp Tank - Winnebago 2005 Rialta Owner's Manual

SECTION 5
LP GAS SYSTEM
SELECTING LP
FUEL TYPES
We recommend using straight propane in
your LP tank. Propane gas is commonly avail-
able at all LP gas outlets in the U.S. (According
to the National LP Gas Association, LP gas out-
lets in the United States do not offer any other
type of liquefied petroleum gas than propane to
the general public.) Check local phone directory
yellow pages for locations of local LP gas refill-
ing stations or bulk dealerships.
NOTE: If you travel outside the U.S. with your
motor home, you may find butane or pro-
pane/butane mixtures available in addi-
tion to propane. Because gas-burning
RV appliances are designed to run on
propane only, we recommend that you
request straight propane only. Butane
burns about 30 percent hotter than pro-
pane and can overheat some appliances,
particularly refrigerators, and cause
permanent damage. Other appliances
designed to operate on propane can be-
come sooted and lose efficiency by using
butane fuel.

LP TANK SYSTEM

The storage reservoir for the LP gas system is
a horizontally mounted metal tank which is per-
manently attached to the vehicle frame. The tank
is accessible only from the outside of the vehicle.
The tank supply valve is located near the top cen-
ter of the tank, next to the regulator. Before open-
ing the supply valve, check to be sure all controls
for gas appliances are in the "Off" or "Pilot Off"
position. If this step is not performed, LP gas
could accumulate inside the motor home creating
a fire or explosion hazard.
5-2
Main Tank Tank Fill
Supply Valve Connector
Pressure Pressure
Regulator Relief Valve

LP Tank Capacity

*LP Gas tank capacity shown is the usable "full"
LP gas capacity, which is 80% of the tank manu-
facturer's listed water capacity (w.c. shown in
parenthesis). An LP tank must have at least 20%
of tank volume free to allow for expansion and
proper vaporization of the liquid fuel. The tank
is also equipped with mandatory safety shut-off
equipment that prevents filling above this level.

REFILLING LP TANK

Since the LP tank is permanently mounted to
the frame, the motor home must be taken to an LP
dealership for filling. Do not attempt to remove
the LP tank from the vehicle.
There are many LP gas refueling stations lo-
cated throughout the country. These stations are
listed in the telephone directory Yellow Pages
under "Gas - Liquified Petroleum - Bottled and
Bulk."
The tank is equipped with a fill adapter which
allows easy filling with any LP filling equipment.
The tank is full when liquid LP gas appears at the
overflow valve.
NOTE: The LP tank is equipped with an auto-
matic 80% stop-fill device.
Tank
Gauge
Overflow
Valve
5.6 gals.*(7 gals. w.c.)