I know many of us love our Weber Q's but have different methods of "gassing" them. I would like to get away from the 1lb tanks! We usually cook away from the 5'r so I would like to get a smaller tank for the "Q". I have been looking at a Manchester 5lb, the Manchester 10lb (squatty pancake as I call it), and the Worthington 4.25lb which is similar to the Manchester 5lb. I could sure use some expert advice on what your experiences may have been as far as how much grilling time you may get and any preferences!

I just took the 20 pound tank from the house when we went full time. Neighbor took my grill it was in better shape than his. Brought a hose from walmart for connection to my Weber baby Q.

I have this one and a Weber Q. (the small table top model). Great set up. Easily lasts more than a week of nightly grilling..Easy to transport, easy to store and easy to find propane close by most anywhere we ever camp. (We have yet to camp on Mars, so not sure about availability there).

I just use a spare 20lber from home. But lugging it away from the campsite isn't much of a concern for me. Another option...get one of the refill fittings for your 1lb tank so you can carry one of those for your trips away from camp?

Yes 1 pound tanks are headache even if you re-fill them yourself, they're still a pain.What model of Q do you have? http://www.weber.com/grills/series/weber-q-series/1000http://www.weber.com/grills/series/weber-q-series/2000Notice different BTU's for each. BTU size also reflects how much propane flow they need.Our old 1000 worked off fine from the BBQ connection on RV. But very low temp. When we replaced we got a higher BTU model (the 2000 which burns a lot hotter) the regulated propane from RV tanks wouldn't keep up, so I started bring along 5 foot hose and 5 gallon propane bottle. Propane line to get made up was about $35.00 Not sorry we got bigger BTU model, puts a nice sear on steaks. Burns off just about 99% of everything off when done cooking. IR gun says 600 degrees. Also great for our combining RVing and canning fruit trips when in season. If I'd known about the regulated propane flow at the time I would got the another 1000 and kept working off the RV propane hose that goes thru a regulator. Even though temp was low. Instead of having to carry more stuff.Old 1000 was great but meet its demise falling off tailgate. Must of landed just right to the crack top.

Those Coleman 1 lb tanks do get expensive, but they sure are a lot handier if you move a lot.

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2112
Explorer II
Mar 09, 2015
I exchanged my 15lb Blue Rhino last week for $17. Rather than buying tanks that only last 12 years before recert or replace I go to the Blue Rhino when I need a new tank and get one with a recent born on date. The one I recently got is dated 10/13. It's good until 2026.

I will refill it for the next 10 years and then exchange it for another one.

You can't beat a $17 tank.
Randu
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
2112 wrote:
I exchanged my 15lb Blue Rhino last week for $17. Rather than buying tanks that only last 12 years before recert or replace I go to the Blue Rhino when I need a new tank and get one with a recent born on date. The one I recently got is dated 10/13. It's good until 2026.

I will refill it for the next 10 years and then exchange it for another one.

You can't beat a $17 tank.

Recert is only a few dollars and I have a tank over 20 years old that looks good and keeps passing recertification. I guess whatever works. Randu
Crodad
Explorer
Mar 10, 2015
This is what I use,Propane Tree. I use an extension hose for my grill and put my propane lantern on top. Works great at night.
2112
Explorer II
Mar 11, 2015
Randu wrote:
2112 wrote:
I exchanged my 15lb Blue Rhino last week for $17. Rather than buying tanks that only last 12 years before recert or replace I go to the Blue Rhino when I need a new tank and get one with a recent born on date. The one I recently got is dated 10/13. It's good until 2026.

I will refill it for the next 10 years and then exchange it for another one.

You can't beat a $17 tank.

Recert is only a few dollars and I have a tank over 20 years old that looks good and keeps passing recertification. I guess whatever works. Randu
The one I just turned in was stored under an outside patio grill for the past eight years or so and was all rusted out. It would not have passed recert.
sjturbo
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
Thanks everyone for the inputs. I always take me time because I over think things! Size vs cost vs whatever! I ended up with a $27.00 Costco 20lb tank due to cost. I will store it in the bed of the tuck. I also decided I would only fill it with about two gallons to keep weight down. Ordered a Lasco Tee, a 12' and 5' ext hose for the coleman stove and weber grill. Good thing I'm not a brain sturgeon,(misspelled with intent)!
TxTwoSome
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
2112 wrote:
I exchanged my 15lb Blue Rhino last week for $17. Rather than buying tanks that only last 12 years before recert or replace I go to the Blue Rhino when I need a new tank and get one with a recent born on date. The one I recently got is dated 10/13. It's good until 2026.

I will refill it for the next 10 years and then exchange it for another one.

You can't beat a $17 tank.

FWIW :(
Be very careful exchanging propane tanks. It seems the meth heads are starting to use these returnable tanks for corrosive chemicals. Then they return them and get a new one. This weakens the integrity of the tanks and could cause them to explode. I was advised to always re-fill your own tanks you know where they have been and what they were used for.
carl2591
Explorer III
Apr 01, 2015
you got that right.. I did the same thing with old tank i found at house we were doing some work after the tenants moved out and left old rusted out grill and tank.. it did have a bit of gas still so i got to use that and then traded in on new born on date model.. life is good.

2112 wrote:
I exchanged my 15lb Blue Rhino last week for $17. Rather than buying tanks that only last 12 years before recert or replace I go to the Blue Rhino when I need a new tank and get one with a recent born on date. The one I recently got is dated 10/13. It's good until 2026.

I will refill it for the next 10 years and then exchange it for another one.

You can't beat a $17 tank.

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