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I’m a firefighter over 25 years in the job , you did the right thing , your clever and resourceful , give your self credit, glad your ok , I think you could handle any situation that presents its self to you , much respect Ethan , stay safe

Ethan, I'd also spend a few bucks and have then install isolation valves so that you can isolate each tank from the common manifold. That way, if one tank malfunctions you can just shut the isolation valve, pull out the problem tank and then use the good tank.

Ethan, glad you're ok. I love how you're not afraid to be genuine

Ethan, it's likely venting head pressure from an over filled tank or the valve may be worn, It can be scary but don't panic, stay calm, vent the camper, remove the tank, put it some distance away and let it vent, glad your okay, stay safe.

you did the right thing.... you should not travel alone and get a satellite phone for emergencies.... stay safe love your videos and glad your still here

Ethan, if this happens again, wrap a wet rag around the shut off valve and turn the valve off and remove the hose from the tank and remove the tank from the camper. The wet rag will keep the gas from igniting. I would check into replacing the 2 old tanks to new tanks. The hose connection may need to be replaced to fit the new tanks. Love your videos. Stay safe.

Your creativity and resourcefulness are beyond amazing! By the way, you could have avoided any static electricity by taking off all of your clothes just long enough to get the things you needed out of your camper and then getting dressed again. I'm sure you would have gotten about 100,000 likes for that! 🤣

I happy you're OK. Take a leaking propane tank out if that's easy to do, then let it vent out at a save distance. Stay save!

Ethan you never cease to amaze us with your video reporting. The protocol you followed was spot on, never apologise for crying when circumstances happen, it happens to us all, even those in military. Great news to see you both safe and well. All the best for the next journey👍

Your camper looks so cozy! Ethan, you are so resourceful, mature beyond your years, besides being witty, funny, smart and incredibly good-looking! I have only recently started watching your videos, and feel like we have been friends for several years. I hope someday to meet you. You really need to write a book someday with all of your travels and situation remedies. Your parents must be extremely proud of you! Please stay safe!

Ethan, I don't know much about gas, but one thing I can say is that you got your priorities right. Number One was yours's and Peaches' personal safety. You got 10 out of 10 for that. Well done!

Ethan, you are a precious gem. I don't want anything bad to happen to you at all. Experiences are important, they are how we learn. Just take your time with your projects and really think them through like you've been doing. My suggestion, while along on your travels, is to routinely get checkups on the camper when you can. Also look for deals on camping supplies as you go. Be safe and careful. Godspeed

Seems to me like you did everything you could right, without putting yourself in even more danger. Quite the adventure. Hopefully it won't take 2 weeks! If you can, it's def time to invest in newer tanks. Stay safe out there

Why do you have to keep the same propane tank? Doesn't you change tanks in the USA when you buy new propane? Like, you give the old one, and they give you a refilled, retested one?

You're stronger than you know. Follow youre instincts. God bless!

glad you're safe and everything worked out. hopefully the tanks can be fixed and installed before two weeks. stay positive!

First, this Thanksgiving day I am thankful you are okay! You are so resourceful, I may have removed the tank to get it out of the camper, but that could have been dangerous too. I think anyone from a gas company would advise what you did, get out and stay out until the problem is fixed, in your case the gas tank emptied and the gas dissipated. Good job.

I had an older RV and had my propane tanks recertified at a propane supply store. It has to be done every 5 or 10 years the tank should be stamped on the shield around the on/off valve with a date stamp. Glad you are safe and can get by for 2 weeks. Good Luck!!!

Gosh, learning so much about the challenges of camper life! Glad you and Peaches are safe.

I’m glad that you prioritized your safety and at every step took the safest option available to you to solve your problem. That’s great!

So scary ….so scary. You took your time and your brains carefully on this one. Proud of you Ethan.

In case of emergencies, always pack a companion to give you a hug when you need one.

I'm happy you didn't get blown up. I've heard of people's houses getting blown up due to a propane tank explosion. Personally, I think I'd be completely paranoid about living in the camper with a propane tank following this. When the tanks, lines, and connectors are in good condition, they must be safe, otherwise no one would be using propane. I wish you the best, and have a Happy Thanksgiving today.

I'm so happy you're ok. Please be safe and happy holidays to you!

You are so intelligent and solve problems quickly! So glad you figured out what to do. Don’t ever apologize for crying. It’s the body’s way of releasing tension. Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

Glad you're Ok! was a bit worried about Peaches at the beginning but could see her happy in the background! Happy Thanksgiving Stay safe x

Next time, if you’re paranoid about static electricity, you should be more worried about the batteries on all of those electronics causing a spark. Open the windows, and ventilate. Also, the lights on the truck will cause a spark when you open and close the door. And the metal on metal contract in the latches. You sort of psyched yourself out too much and not enough at the same time.

Your safe and not injured. Thats the most important part of all this adventure.

Glad you’re safe and sound, looking forward to your next exciting adventure.

Amazing a small piece of metal like that could derail your travels so severely. I hope it all worked out... we're rooting for you Ethan!

this gas leak seems very suspicious, does peaches have an alibi

You did a good job, Ethan. You assessed the situation and made a proper risk assessment, and you were not injured. Airborne!

It is very sweet you raised money for the fight against cancer, and I am glad you are healing.

Happy Thanksgiving, Ethan! I don’t have any experience with propane tanks, but I’m glad you are safe. Be careful

Ethan you have guts. I have no idea if I would have been able to think clearly. Stay safe. This world is a lot more interesting with you in it than it would be without you.

I'm so sorry you had to go through that nightmare, but I admire your resourcefulness. I'm glad you are okay. I enjoy watching your videos. You always make me laugh.

Ethan I am just glad that you and Peaches are safe. Hugs.

Very happy you are safe. I used to love living in my motor home. I was also extremely leary of fires, with all the gas and propane stored underneath it. Also have to be cautious with some older camper refrigerators have electric and a gas operated that uses a pilot flame. The light switch on the truck door can also cause a spark. Yeah they wont fix older tanks or any tank that has significant rust on it. Camper life was always a fun adventure, kinda miss it. Thanks for all your vids, your time and efforts. Keep safe and happy holiday season!

Go Ethan! Glad you made it through that safely. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and adventures. Best to you!!

There are some places that will exchange the tank. Most places like Homedepot and Lowe's will. But your tank is an odd shape and probably old connectors. When you stop for refills or stop at campgrounds start asking if they know where you can get a new tank or update the tanks. Might be as simple as adding and adaptor for a new tank.

Glad you are safe, the only thing I would suggest is try to get new tanks that will fit in your compartment and also upgrade the fittings if you can. Stay safe Ethan and keep making good content ❤

I loved your camper and truck tour. I used to travel with my Husky, Zhivago a lot and he loved to ride in the camper but other times he just wanted to sit up front with me. I found a product, I think at Walmart; it's a blow up doughnut that fits between the back of the truck and the front of the camper so the dog can have free run or just hang his head over inside the cab to watch the road ahead. I didn't have to do anything with the windows because the camper and the truck both had sliding windows. I even used it to crawl from the cab to the camper without going outside.

I was so worried for you and I'm sorry that you are going from one problem to another lately. I hope things improve for you from now on. I really enjoy your content and I really admire you as a person. Hugs.😀

You are incredibly brave-and I mean that. And I can’t believe how creative and plain smart you are.

You’ve almost gave ME a heart attack,Ethan.Happy Thanksgiving day to you and Peaches.

Ethan you go through lots of adventures on your own. To travel the world, be by yourself in the West.. you’re a very brave guy. Thanks for showing us what you go through. Luv you.

Happy Thanksgiving, Ethan and Peaches! 💛✌️🙏

OMG Ethan. I'm so glad all worked out for you. Listening to you I kept thinking unscrew the connection and set the tank outside away from camper. Anyway so glad you are okay.

Glad that you’re safe. That was definitely a scary moment! You should look into a satellite phone or some kind of emergency satellite communication (new iPhones have this capability where to can text emergency responders and they get your coordinates). Again, glad that you’re safe.

I'm so glad that you are ok Ethan.

Awww Ethan I almost cried when I saw you that upset. Please take care x

You're a wise man, I think you did the right thing. At least you're still alive! Best on you!

Sorry to hear of your trouble. I hope you have a really good Thanksgiving in spite of it.

As long as you leave all doors and windows open, and let all gas vent out. You should be safe. Just don't turn on the car. Check on Propane valve and turn it off.

I think what you did was quite smart. OMG, what an awful experience, I was actually nervous watching. So glad it worked out, sorry you had to wait 2 weeks. I only found your videos a couple of months ago, and I thought I had seen them all. But then I found this one. I love your posts. You are very entertaining. Great sense of humor. Beautiful shots. Love your dogs. Thanks for all of your hard work in putting out such great work.

Glad your ok. Its ok to show real emotion in times like that.

I'm glad you're safe and thank you for sharing. Being aloine and frightened is not easy to share. The only extra thing I would have done (which you may have done but didn't show). was to open the windows to let the breeze blow though the camper to ease any gas buildup. You mentioned that the gas bottles and fittings are old - would it not be cheaper and safer in the long run to replace them rather than repair them? At least you now have another cooking option which you can use indoors or outdoors. We have one of those for blackouts and they are very efficient. Good wishes.

YIKES ! Almost ended up like an episode of Breaking Bad / exploding RV.

This is common & happens. Buy new tank(s), its cheaper than repairing & recertifying old tanks. That's an over pressure relief valve. The tank has warmed up & it's over pressure now. Propane is heavier than air so leave the cabinet & the camper door open to outside & excess propane will dissipate out & there won't be any danger. Remove the tank from the cabinet & let it gas off. Once the propane has aired out of the camper, switch your hose to the new tank that's bleeding out gas & use it for a while to relieve the excess pressure off it. Enjoy the learning experience. 😊

I think you handled that situation very well. At least you were aware of the static discharges. When entering the camper, I would have grounded myself to the camper metal outside and if possible, would have reached inside for any metal that was grounded to the camper metal such as window frames before letting go of the door metal. As long as you are continuously grounded to the camper, you shouldn't generate any sparks. You could also grab an extension cord and strip each end of one of the conductors inside it and ground one end to the camper metal and wrap the other end around your wrist to prevent sparks. Safe travels Ethan!

Love these videos man... Keep safe and keep traveling bro

Good idea with the cotton balls. I had a situation with a buddy heater. I was sleeping in there with my three dogs and I started to feel sick and really super tired before I actually went to sleep. I checked my carbon monoxide detector and it was up. I threw all the doors open and grab the dogs and went outside. I turned off the heater and then eventually ended up getting a diesel heater. That was really scary I almost killed myself three times with that heater like that. I didn't smell anything.I'm glad you're safe with the dog

My final suggestion....come to South FL. It is currently 76 feels like 83. You probably would never need to use your heat down here....we get maybe 3 or 4 days a year that are very cold and that's usually Jan or Feb...and i am a native Floridian, never lived in cold

Wow, that sounds so intense! I can't believe you had to go through all of that. It's amazing how you managed to stay calm and think on your feet. Sleeping in the truck was a smart move. And now two weeks without propane, that's a real challenge. Your makeshift stove from Walmart is creative, though. Hang in there, and thanks for sharing your adventure!

I think you handled the situation very well. The cotton balls and hand sanitizer idea was very resourceful. I'm glad everything turned out okay. It could have been a very different ending.

You just learned a hard lesson. When it comes to flammable never put it off tile the next day. It bothered me when you said you hade blow back when it lights the hot water heater.. I am glad your ok still hugs and remember flammable never put it off

I think you did fine in a very tough situation. I'm glad you're Ok. Traveling alone can be hard at times

You need to instill a valve so you can separate each tank and use together or separately.

You're smart and resourceful Ethan. I probably would of just removed it from the camper and put the tank in the desert...Cut the hose or whatever I had to do to remove it. Thanks for posting on Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!

Ethan I just woke up and the the first thing I witnessed was you in crisis 😢. I’m so happy you are all right! I wish you had someone with you not that it would have been much help in the middle of nowhere. Stay safe!!!!

I look up to you. You are a survivor and you beat all stereotypes. You are gay, soft spoken, gentle and kind and at the same time, the toughest mofo I know lol! I wish I was as resourceful as you.

Wow, there's so much to know living this lifestyle. You really have to know a little about everything. I can't think of anything better than what you did in the situation. I wouldn't even thought about static electricity. Good thinking Ethan!

Hang in there dude you be fine

EVERY person that owns a camper experiences that very same issue with propane... If it's not a line leak it's a valve leak. Replace any old tanks don't mess with old or rusty tanks. And check your lines with a soap and water mix spray bottle fir any babbling ( leaks) . I have all my tanks mounted outside my rig just for that reason you just experienced. Now you know what it is..! Don't be afraid of it.. You KNOW what to do and hoe to do it. Be confident..and you will be safe. I'm proud of you for not loosing your cool and doing something stupid. You got this buddy. See you in the next video. Stay AWESOME...

I don't know much about propane but I think you handled it perfectly given the situation. Glad your ok

You could have bought a full propane tank at anyplace that does exchange for like 50 bucks. Use the exchange places so they make sure you have a good tank

Happy Thanksgiving Ethan🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃👍❤️And Family. Many Blessings.

I truly admire your resourcefulness, resilience, and ability to adapt. Keep on, moving on... Don't forget to stop and take time to admire the beauty that surrounds you, our world is awesome Hug the pup, most importantly! The bumps, though challenging, become meaningless and your memories will always be priceless. Enjoy your life and stay well!

Be Careful Out There And Be Safe. I’m Happy Nothing Bad Happen To You. 👍

Sending Love to you, Ethan! I am so glad that you are safe!

Glad you are ok. Please be safe! I would probably done the same thing.

Ethan, you reacted well considering how little you know about Propane - like most people. When your propane sensor goes off, it's well below the lower explosive limit, so no real danger. Letting it vent off was the right thing to do. Once the doors were opened, the propane density was very low, just smelly. The butane cook stove was a good purchase. In addition to propane emergencies (like running out), it's great for cooking stinky stuff like fish without fouling the living space. A good sleeping bag, foam pad and small tent would also be useful and wouldn't take up much space.

Love your videos I agree that you need to get a CB or a satellite phone for emergency communication. Short wave radio is a great option. We are all rooting for you and enjoy your adventures. When you have the opportunity, look into relocating the tanks to an external location like the roof and replace all the lines since they like the tanks age. I am not a big fan of anything combustion as the convinces come with risk like you experienced or worse the byproducts of incomplete combustion that are odorless and just as toxic and dangerous

Oh my soul - what a stressful vlog. I am so glad you survived though. I hope you can learn all the ins and outs of propane tanks for the future so you don't have this happen again or know how to deal with it better. But I was really stomach turned over your ordeal; I would have been very stressed in that same situation too.

What a scary situation! You handled it perfectly!

Propane tanks have an expiration date. Make sure to check it before bringing into your truck. The phone could have been a risk also. Glad you made it out OK.

In Australia we have a nationwide gas (propane) system called Swap'n Go. You just turn up at one of their outlets with your empty gas bottle and grab a full one & pay for that one. You only pay for the gas, but you get a new(ish) gas cylinder (bottle) every time you swap it over.. It's great as your old empty gas bottle is tested upon return and the date stamp checked for compliance - if it doesn't qualify then that bottle is removed from the program. This way you always get a new(ish) gas cylinder that has a quality seal and you know its not faulty.

I was very impressed you thought about not causing friction for static discharge.

Great job. I'm glad you're safe ❤😊

Ethan, I leaned some valuable lessons about a year ago about gas leaks. It was last winter and it was was in high 30's outside and started noticing that natural gas smell, whichbis actuallyvan additive to natural gas as its doesnt have a smell on its own. I call the gas comoany, they tell me to evacuate myself and pets from the home, come out but dont find a leak and say maybe a dead animal crawled into my rai water drainage pipe. Next week it gets about 10 degrees colder and my neighbors smells the gas leak. Gas company comes out immediately and finds the keak is coming out of the pipes in the ground. Winds up the cold westher causes the gas to pool and be more noticable but it had probably been lesking for a long time and just noticed it in the cold snap. Very possible that tank had been leaking for a long time and because of the cooler temps it became more noticeable.

You absolutely did the right thing, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Shame you'll be without your propane for so long, but you're a problem solver and looks like you figured it out. Stay safe

WOW That was a very scary situation, I'm glad you're safe👍🙂

Glad you are safe. Your tanks appear to be 5 gallon and are super common- Walmart or Costco, around 50 bucks. You should be able to replace your tanks easily. Best of luck and stay safe.

Hi Ethan. Since propane is heavier than air you can expel it from the camper just by opening the back door. Don't open the door to the truck b/c it is not at the lowest level. I would also get your alarm checked. It should have gone off long before you are light headed. The type of leak you showed I have never seen. You were indeed fortunate.

The fact that you knew not to let your arms touch… I would’ve just died.

I think you did the right thing in the circumstances 👍. I’m just glad you are ok, stay safe, cheers Richard

I love the Video, but i felt so bad for you when you were going to cry... I'm so glad you are ok!!

So glad you are safe and sound

Ethan, I am very glad you are ok. I am happy you can have your propane tank fixed. Please be safe and think of getting a satellite phone. Thank you for all your videos. Happy Thanksgiving