How to quick disconnect jetboil basecamp to 20lb propane tank
Posted by libertysdefense@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 82 comments
So if you have the jetboil basecamp you probably know how terrible the regulators are. After doing a quick few Googles and not coming up with a solution that deletes the stock regulator and uses a quick connect to use the jetboil basecamp with a 20lb propane tank, this is what Ive come up with. It works flawlessly with no restriction in flow. You'll need the following items along with some thread tape. For the amazon link with the female quick disconnect the only piece you need is the actual quick disconnect itself. You dont need the other fittings in the kit. I included that listing because thats the one i purchased so i know it works. Hopefully the algorithm picks this up and helps some people. Don't forget to check your work for leaks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T6F3CWS?ref\_=ppx\_hzod\_image\_mob\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_0\_0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092Q7TC1J?ref\_=ppx\_hzod\_title\_mob\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_0\_2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DRFR9H9Z?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_image
https://www.lowes.com/pd/B-K-3-8-in-Threaded-Flare-x-MIP-Adapter-Union-Fitting/1000506249
dbrmn73@reddit
$18 https://a.co/d/0ewXrPpB
Been using this for years with no issues. Attach to 20lb tank and the other end straight to the Jetboil tube that you would screw a 1lb tank to.
ThisTimeImTheAsshole@reddit
Works so well! No more disposables. I use a similar setup for all my propane stoves; just not a 12 ft hose. A 20 lb. tank for the longer trips, 5 lb. for shorter trips.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Sorry I shouldn't have been a jerk to you, that was wrong. This comment section got me heated. All I wanted to accomplish was helping people solve a real problem tons of users have gone through.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Ah I see you deleted your comment cause you realized you weren't thinking correctly
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
The whole point of this is to get rid of the jetboil regulator that fails constantly. Your solution does not accomplish that
dbrmn73@reddit
There no regulator involved. Just the hose from the tank to the JetBoil.
5P3C7R3Z3R0@reddit
Great work! I would try to apologize for the other comments but welcome to the overlanding experience lol
OkieRising@reddit
The little connection wand has a pressure regulator in it. Suggest keeping it.
I have this same stove.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Sorry, people got to me earlier and I shouldn't have been a jerk like that.
OkieRising@reddit
No worries
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Wow really?!?! Thats a regulator? I didnt realise even tho it comes in a box that says in giant letters "FUEL REGULATOR" on it. They fail constantly that is the entire reason for deleting it with this setup. Just go to jetboils website and look at the reviews for the regulator. Plenty of people backing me up on this.
OkieRising@reddit
Okay.
SurfPine@reddit
u/libertysdefense Thank you for posting this. I've saved the information for when I do get myself a Jetboil Genesis and do appreciate your information.
And I believe I know what the problem is why too many felt the need to shit all over your help. You are expecting people to actually read up on what you've done, logically think through this to where they can form their own opinion and act on it or not. Shame on you to expect that. People these days need pretty pictures or videos to spell everything out for them and then they need you to give them affirmation. Did you offer that? 😜
Again, thanks for posting this up!
CMDRissue@reddit
Too many people shitting on this and now OP is defensive. u/libertysdefense this is good and you should feel good.
tallgeese333@reddit
So many things going on in this post and comments.
It's okay and OP is a giant baby like everyone on this sub. I don't think people understand there's (hopefully) a valve at the disconnect to shut it off before disconnecting. Fuel valves don't usually rely solely on the disconnect fitting.
I don't personally understand why it needs to be a quick disconnect or why it needs to be at the burner. I would put it at the tank and just leave the line attached to the burner.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
It has a Schrader valve so even if you open the shutoff valve at the quick disconnect while its disconnected it won't leak propane. Its a by the book safe setup. And the reason I have the qd at the stove is because it works better for my needs. Also regarding this whole comment section. It drives me insane that people just throw their opinions around like facts and tell you that you are wrong when they dont know the entire situation. Its Infuriating, all I wanted to accomplish is helping people. But these naive and arrogant people ruin that for others. This was as far as i know the first real reddit post ive ever made and I won't be doing a second.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Thanks man. Just was trying to help and save people some money in the long run
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
That's a rather fancy IED, but you do you.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
What makes you say that?
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
It's asking for an explosive evening at the campsite, if you're into that sort of thing. I am not.
If this works for you, great, but I am a qualified, certified, card carrying dumb ass. So, no. 😂
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Can you tell me why you think its not safe?
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
I think it's been explained here, to exhaustion.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
I dont believe it has. So why dont you tell me in your own words
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
Lol. I'm literally going to copypasta every other answer here. Card carrying dumbass, remember? 😉
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Lol well that wouldn't be your own words but so far all anyone has said is the rubber could corrode like any other rubber on the planet after a period of time. If checked for leaks and no leaks so imo its got just as much chance of leaking as anything else does
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
Like, I said. You do you.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Man......... well would you look at that........csa certified and rated for -40°. Darn guess I won't be blowing myself up. You can sit back down now.
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
Cool. And here's some bullshit I painted.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Another great redditor lol
Suspicious_Eyeballs@reddit
With a life outside of whatever the fuck you're on right on.
Mayday-J@reddit
I wouldn't consider this safe. There's a lot of factors here I don't think you considered. And as someone who has used air fittings for a long, long time; they leak, they all leak. It's might be an inconsequential amount under normal use but till enough to create a fire at the fitting or bleed out propane when not in use.
I like the concept but what you have in those links is not standardized as far as I can tell. When you're argue with people about it just being propane you are clearly not understanding what's happening here. Propane is still a liquid, not just a gas. The fittings may not be rated for propane and the propane AND potentially the other chemicals in the propane could degrade the rubber seals (same goes for using off-brand products)
The rubber seals may also not be rated for the cold temps the propane creates.
Will it work, sure. but that doesn't mean it's safe or that you won't lose all your propane when you forget to turn it off at night.
ThisTimeImTheAsshole@reddit
that is where your information is incorrect.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
You do understand that even the stock regulator uses rubber seals right? And also do you think that liquid is flowing through these connections? By the time the propane hits the regulator at the tank its a gas not a liquid.
Mayday-J@reddit
Yeah, just stop trying to argue with people, this isn't safe. You don't fully understand what's going on with the gas and that makes it dangerous.
ThisTimeImTheAsshole@reddit
Mayday-J, If one uses propane products and checks there are no leaks, what more is there to propane safety you want everyone to understand?
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Working pretty good 👍
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Are you going to tell me "whats going on" with the gas?
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Idk what more you want. The quick disconnect is marketed as for propane and is even NPT standardized. Theres 3k reviews of people using it just fine. Should I get a lab to test the chemistry of the rubber seal or something?
ThisTimeImTheAsshole@reddit
not to correct either one of you, just to inform... Different rubber compounds are designed to use with petroleum products, or not. Regardless of gas or liquid phase, it's the same molecularly to the rubber surface in a closed pressurized system. Some rubber compounds will dissolve or degrade.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
I was never arguing that liquid or gas affected the rubber more or less. Also he was wrong which is why he is no longer responding. See the other comments
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
So why is everyone down voting this comment? Which part of this statement is untrue? Since I have so many great chemical operators here. Surely you have more experience and schooling in that career field than I do
Ok_Attitude1034@reddit
You do realize not all rubber seals are made of the same compounds right? And that different chemicals react differently with each type as well as temperature?
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
You do realize that chances are if that if its marketed for use on propane they probably made sure the rubber was good for propane.........
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Mayday where'd you go buddy? Don't have any other bullshit to say?
_Hard4Jesus@reddit
They don't all leak, I design industrial machinery and we use quick disconnects for all kinds of hazardous fluids like refrigerant and ethanol. There is zero spill when disconnected, even when pressurized.
You can lookup companies like Beswick and Colder Products Company I'm certain they have QD fittings compatible with propane.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
This fitting is csa certified and rated for -40°. These are just miserable people who want to comment on things they dont know. Im a chemical operator and went to college for it. I work with these fittings all the time also.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Man..... you know what else is crazy? Its almost like this has a rating of -40°. This is getting wild. There sure are a lot of coincidences stacking up here
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
You know what weird? Is that doesnt it almost look like this has a csa stamp on the fitting? Man......almost like its csa certified for use with gas......huh thats weird.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
The concerns you bring up are the same concerns for the regulagor included in the box. To be honest ive seen more people have trouble screwing on those 1lb coleman tanks and leak propane everywhere. Also this solution gives you more isolation valves so that in the event you have a leak. You can close the regulator, close the ball valve at the quick disconnect, or pull the disconnect entirely. That much cannot be said for the stock regulator
ohv_@reddit
im not sure those are rated for fuel.
on my co2 tank the connectors do get pretty cold and tend to ice up... i have to replace the seals or connector time to time.
ThisTimeImTheAsshole@reddit
As did I, someone also did not visit the links to see they are propane products instead of air compressor products.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Not sure what is rated for fuel? Its all brass fittings for propane
ohv_@reddit
sure.
some of these have a o ring where its ok for air but not fuel. propane gets pretty chilly.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
THE FITTINGS ARE FOR PROPANE. do you just want to argue for the sake of arguing?
ohv_@reddit
NO BUT YOU ARE
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Didn't have anything to say for the csa certification and -40° rating........nice
ohv_@reddit
are you STILL arguing? and to your comment, ok did it come with the test data? lets see the numbers!!! ohhh sooooo awesome!
/s
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Dude.........really. its csa certified. And yet you STILL deny it. I dont have the damn csa test results. Just admit you were wrong and move on. People like you that commented before knowing any of the details is what makes reddit a terrible place. Because of people like you theres gonna be users that come to this post trying to figure out how to move away from the stock regulator because theirs failed, and they'll be scared away because of a naive comment.
ohv_@reddit
Ugh dude. Grow up already you get on here and folks give feedback and you take it with a hissyfit.
All I said was idk. And you bitch about me arguing and yet here you STILL are.
Want a cookie? Virtual high five? What validation do you need to make you feel good?
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
No cookie just for you to say you were wrong. That is all
ohv_@reddit
Ahaha. And you are here.
🍪
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Fuck it ill take it. Have a good day lol
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Man... you know what......... its almost like this has a csa certified stamp as well as a -40° rating on it........ pretty wild right? I mean if that were the case your comment would be wrong........but that cant be the case now can it?????
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Ive had propane bottles get a little frosty on the tank itself but never connections. Propane tends to be coldest at the point it vaporized i.e. inside the tank. Are you thinking im running the bottle upside down or something lol. Kinda feels like your a bot not gonna lie
DCITim@reddit
Yup, looks good to me.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Yeah i dont know if that guy knows what hes looking at lol
xrelaht@reddit
I don’t see the point in having a packable stove and then attaching it to a 20lb tank. If I were in a situation where I could bring a big tank, I’d be using a full size stove like a Coleman, which costs 1/5 as much and can fit large cooking vessels on top if necessary.
But if you’ve already got this stove and wanna do this, make sure you’re using the thicker thread tape meant for a gas hookup, not the thin stuff used with air or water. I’d also skip the quick connect: it’s always better to have fewer points of failure, and attaching the flare fitting shouldn’t be any worse than the tank adapter the stove comes with.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
For everyone that is down voting this for being not safe for gas you can all sit down and be quiet because you know nothing of what you speak of. Csa certified and -40° rating. All of you people that down voted before knowing any of the details are what make reddit a horrible place
Delgra@reddit
I’ve never had issues either the jetboil regulator. Use it a lot, what were you experiencing exactly?
Saving your post either way, incase I’ve just jinxed myself.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
You can go to jetboils website and look at the replacement regulator they sell and see everyone talking about it. They fail a lot and stop regulating gas. Its good you haven't has yours fail yet tho
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
If for whatever reason the links die. Here's pictures of the listing so you can search them on Amazon and lowes for yourself.
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
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TahoeTrailDude@reddit
Nice. The regulator on the JB always felt like the weakest link and most likely to snap. At the wrong time, of course.
Think-Preference-451@reddit
Whats the 3rd link
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Thats the link for the male quick connect fitting that directly screws onto the stoves fuel input.
Think-Preference-451@reddit
Link is dead
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
If it doesnt work the listing name is "MENSI 1/4" Propane Adapter Quick Disconnect Fitting Compatible for Stansport, Camp Chef Mountaineer,Eureka Gonzo, Jetbroil Camping Stove Grill (Adapter for Stove)"
This is the specific one you want
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DRFR9H9Z?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Still dead?
libertysdefense@reddit (OP)
Hmmm..... not sure why. When I click on it, it sends me to Amazon like normal.