Why Convert to a Quick Connect Hose?

Most Outland fire bowls come with a hose designed to hook up to a standard 20-lb propane tank. That works well, but it adds extra gear and more to set up. Many RVs—including ours—have a built-in quick connect propane port designed specifically for accessories like grills or fire bowls. By swapping the hose, you can power your fire bowl directly from your RV’s onboard propane supply.

Here are a few of the biggest benefits:

• No extra tanks to lug around or refill.
• Instant setup—just plug in and turn on.
• Compatible with campgrounds that prohibit wood fires.
• No smoky clothes or stinging eyes—propane burns clean.
• No ash or embers to clean up afterward.

Whether you're in the desert Southwest or dry summer forests in the Pacific Northwest, more and more campgrounds are banning traditional wood fires due to wildfire risk. A propane fire bowl is a great way to get the ambiance without the danger—or the smell.

What You'll Need

The swap is straightforward, and you only need a few parts:

• Quick connect propane hose, compatible with your RV’s LP system and your fire bowl. (Be sure to get one with the correct male quick connect plug and the appropriate fitting for the fire bowl’s regulator.)

• Adjustable wrench or crescent wrench.

• Soapy water spray (for leak testing).

Note: Depending on your RV, the quick connect port will supply low-pressure propane. This means your fire bowl must have its regulator removed if the line is already regulated. Most Outland fire bowls include their own regulator, so make sure your hose bypasses it or that the regulator is removed for compatibility with your RV system.

How To Make The Switch

Enjoy Your New Setup

With everything connected and leak-tested, you’re ready to enjoy a clean, convenient fire bowl wherever your travels take you. We fired up the Outland after our conversion and it worked perfectly—steady flame, no fuss, and no dragging around an extra tank.

Now, when we roll into a site, all we have to do is hook up the hose and turn a knob. It’s quick, easy, and keeps our patio setup clean and streamlined.

Whether you're traveling in an Airstream like us or any other RV, this is a great weekend project that adds real-world convenience to your rig. Plus, with wood fire bans becoming more common, a propane fire bowl gives you peace of mind and keeps the campfire experience alive—without the smoke.

Have you made this modification or thinking about it? Let us know in the comments how your setup turned out or if you have questions before getting started.

Happy camping, and stay safe out there!

Jim & Michelle Fisher

Airstreamer