{"product_id":"camco-59312-two-stage-rv-propane-regulator","title":"Camco 59312 Two-Stage RV Propane Regulator","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 59312 is a two-stage, vertical-mount propane regulator that steps high tank pressure down to a steady 11 inches of water column for your RV's stove, furnace, and water heater. Rated at 160,000 BTU per hour with a 1\/4 inch NPT inlet and 3\/8 inch NPT outlet. Ships in bulk without a shut-off valve or hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 59312 is a two-stage propane regulator built for RV LP systems, and it's the part that quietly does the hard work every time you light a burner. Raw tank pressure is high and it swings with temperature and tank level. This regulator steps that pressure down in two stages and hands your appliances a steady 11 inches of water column, which is the standard delivery pressure propane stoves, ovens, furnaces, and water heaters expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's why two-stage matters. A single-stage regulator drops tank pressure to appliance pressure in one shot, so output can wander as the tank gets low or the weather turns cold. A two-stage unit does it in two steps. The first stage knocks high tank pressure down to an intermediate pressure, and the second stage trims that to the final 11 inches WC. The payoff is a flame that stays even from a nearly full tank down to a low one, and fewer nuisance pressure dips on cold mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity is rated at 160,000 BTU per hour. That's the ceiling for everything downstream added together. Add up what you run. A furnace might pull 30,000 to 40,000, a water heater around 10,000, each cooktop burner 7,000 to 9,000, an oven near 9,000, and an absorption fridge a couple thousand. As long as your total stays comfortably under 160,000, this regulator has the headroom to feed it all at once without starving a burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plumbing is straightforward. Inlet is 1\/4 inch NPT, outlet is 3\/8 inch NPT. NPT is a tapered pipe thread, so you'll want a gas-rated thread sealant, either pipe dope or the yellow gas-rated PTFE tape, on the male threads before you snug the joints. The larger 3\/8 inch outlet helps keep pressure drop low on the run out to your manifold. This is a vertical-mount design, which means it installs with the regulator body upright and the vent cap pointing down. Keep that vent facing down and unobstructed so water and debris can't collect in it and choke the diaphragm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things this unit does not include, and both are by design. There's no integral shut-off valve, so you'll add your own shut-off in a spot you can reach. And it ships without a hose or pigtail, so you supply the connection from your tank. That keeps the regulator flexible for whatever your rig already uses. It arrives in bulk packaging, no retail box, which is part of why it's priced the way it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is approved for RV use, and that's where most of these go, mounted in a vented LP compartment on a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome. The same 1\/4 and 3\/8 inch NPT fittings and 11 inch WC output show up on plenty of marine and camp propane setups too, so if your galley system uses the same connections and stays under the BTU rating, it can work there as well. Check your own fittings and load before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold weather is where a two-stage regulator earns its keep. As temperatures drop, tank pressure falls, and a single-stage unit can sag right when your furnace is working hardest. The second stage here holds the output line steady, so the furnace and stove keep a clean flame overnight. Give the vent screen a look now and then, and clear any bug nests, ice, or road grime so the diaphragm can breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on install and safety. Mount it inside a ventilated compartment, never sealed up tight. Use gas-rated sealant on the NPT threads, then leak-check every joint with soapy water and watch for bubbles. Never check for leaks with a flame. And if you're pulling an old regulator to fit this one, that's usually a good sign the old one earned its retirement. Propane regulators don't last forever, and a fresh two-stage unit is cheap insurance against yellow flames, sooting, and the pressure gremlins that come with an aging diaphragm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-stage regulation delivers a steady 11 inches WC output, so appliances stay level as the tank drains and temperatures swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 160,000 BTU per hour, enough headroom to feed a furnace, water heater, cooktop, and oven together\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/4 inch NPT inlet connects to your tank-side supply with gas-rated thread sealant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch NPT outlet keeps pressure drop low on the run to your appliance manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVertical-mount body with a downward-facing vent that sheds water and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproved for RV use in vented LP compartments on trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips without an integral shut-off valve, so you add a shut-off where you can reach it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips without a hose or pigtail, so you match the connection your rig already uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulk packaging keeps the cost down for shops and replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does a two-stage propane regulator do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt steps high tank pressure down to appliance pressure in two stages instead of one. The first stage drops tank pressure to an intermediate level and the second stage trims it to a steady 11 inches of water column, which is what RV propane appliances expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is two-stage better than single-stage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA two-stage regulator holds output pressure steady across a much wider range of tank levels and temperatures. You get an even flame from a full tank down to a low one and fewer pressure dips on cold mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat outlet pressure does the 59312 deliver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e11 inches of water column, the standard delivery pressure for RV and residential propane appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many appliances can it run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 160,000 BTU per hour total. Add up every appliance you'll run at once. As long as the combined draw stays under 160,000 BTU per hour, this regulator can feed them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat connections does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 1\/4 inch NPT inlet and a 3\/8 inch NPT outlet. Both are tapered pipe threads, so use a gas-rated thread sealant on the male threads before you tighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a shut-off valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This model ships without an integral shut-off valve, so you'll add your own shut-off in an accessible spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a hose or pigtail?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It ships without a hose, so you supply the connection between your tank and the regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich way should the vent face?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a vertical-mount regulator, so it installs upright with the vent cap pointing down. Keep the vent unobstructed so water and debris can't collect in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this on a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's approved for RV use. The same NPT fittings and 11 inch WC output appear on some marine and camp propane systems, so check that your fittings match and your total load stays under the BTU rating before using it elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should a propane regulator be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePropane regulators wear out over time. 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