I can't recall which class of tubing I used but it was thicker wall tubing.
It wasn't hard to bend, my 1st timer skills at doing this type of pipe
install notwithstanding, and the install of one tube (am using a
Truckfridge) went well.

It's my understanding that the driverside mudflap, in part, helps to
protect the propane tubes. My '81 Westy was missing this flap. I have a
spare I'll be installing soon. On that bus, I had a pro RV shop install new
tubes from splitter block to appliances. They covered the tube with what
appeared to be electrical wiring cover (black corrugated stuff). I doubt
that material does much but up in here in BC Canada, it may be code??

Here's an image of a propane line on my '88 before I replaced the tank etc.

http://tinyurl.com/m8hnqzs

This bus had the driverside mud flap. But then who knows how that dent
occurred?
Then again, that mud flap was bent pretty bad.

Just sayin', not preachin'. I tend to worry too much about things like
this. Regardless of good intentions, stuff can still happen!    :)

Neil.

On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 6:22 AM, William Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mirroring Dennis post but adding it much easier to use the refrigeration.
> It bends easier,flares easier and cost less.
> I wonder if it would resist damage from vibration/pothole slams. It's not
> as rigid.
> Don't know where that fine line of to flexible or to rigid is.
> Make sure it's routed safely. Protect all area of contact with
> grommets/sleeves.
>
>

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