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A gas distribution device is provided for use with a recreational vehicle having a tank and a pressure regulator. The gas distribution device has a male inlet connected to the tank and a female outlet connected to the pressure regulator, with the inlet and outlets in fluid communication with each ot

A gas distribution device is provided for use with a recreational vehicle having a tank and a pressure regulator. The gas distribution device has a male inlet connected to the tank and a female outlet connected to the pressure regulator, with the inlet and outlets in fluid communication with each other. A third outlet is in fluid communication with a manually operated valve. A gas manifold with a gas passage is connected to and in fluid communication with the valve by a metal fitting. The manifold has a plurality of device connectors in fluid communication with the manifold gas passage. Each of the outlet connectors has a check valve and is configured to connect to a flexible tubular gas line. Each tubular gas line is has a first end adapted to connect to one of the device connectors and a second end adapted to connect to a portable gas appliance such as a lantern or stove.

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What is claimed is: 1. A propane gas distribution device for use with a gas source of a recreational vehicle having a tank and a pressure regulator in fluid communication with appliances 44 in the recreational vehicle, comprising: an in-line T-connector having a fluid passage in gas communication w

What is claimed is: 1. A propane gas distribution device for use with a gas source of a recreational vehicle having a tank and a pressure regulator in fluid communication with appliances 44 in the recreational vehicle, comprising: an in-line T-connector having a fluid passage in gas communication with three openings, the first opening being in a male connector adapted to connect to the tank, the second opening being in a female connector adapted to connect to the pressure regulator, the third opening connected to a fluid passageway through a manually actuated valve when the valve is open, the valve being connected to the T-connector through a rigid connection which forms part of the fluid passageway, a manifold rigidly connected to the valve and having a gas passage therethrough in gas communication with the passageway through the valve when the valve is open, the manifold having a plurality of device connectors in gas communication with the manifold passage, each device connector having a check valve and being configured to connect to a flexible tubular gas line. 2. The gas distribution device of claim 1, further comprising a pressure gauge connected to the manifold and in fluid communication with the gas passage in the manifold. 3. The gas distribution device of claim 1, wherein the device connectors comprise quick-disconnect fittings. 4. A propane gas distribution device for use with a gas source of a recreational vehicle having a tank and a pressure regulator, comprising: a T-connector formed by a tube with a first tubular nipple fastened thereto and in fluid communication with a fluid passage inside the tube, a first end of the tube having a male connector adapted to connect to the tank, the second end of the tube having a female connector adapted to connect to the pressure regulator; a manually actuated valve having fluid passageway therethrough with an inlet and outlet with the inlet connected to the first nipple and the outlet connected to a second tubular nipple having a fluid passage therethrough; a manifold connected to the second nipple, the manifold having a gas passage therethrough in fluid communication with the fluid passageway in the second nipple, the manifold having a plurality of device connectors in gas communication with the manifold gas passage, each outlet connector having a check valve and being configured to connect to a flexible tubular gas line. 5. The gas distribution device of claim 4, wherein the first nipple is threadably connected to the T-connector and the valve, and the second nipple is threadably connected to the valve and the manifold. 6. The gas distribution device of claim 4, wherein the T-connector and manifold are made of brass. 7. The gas distribution device of claim 4, wherein the manifold is a straight tube with at least three device outlets thereon, each device outlet having an externally threaded connection. 8. The gas distribution device of claim 7, further comprising a pressure gauge connected to the gas passage in the manifold. 9. The gas distribution device of claim 7, further comprising a flexible gas line having a first end connected to at least one of the device outlets, the gas line having a second end connected to a portable gas appliance. 10. The gas distribution device of claim 7, wherein the first end of the T-connector is connected to the tank and the second end is connected to the pressure regulator. 11. The gas distribution device of claim 4, further comprising a pressure gauge connected to the gas passage in the manifold. 12. The gas distribution device of claim 4, further comprising a flexible gas line having a first end connected to at least one of the device outlets, the gas line having a second end connected to a portable gas appliance.