propane tank replacement

We are full time in our 5th wheel now and i was wondering how some of the older folks were lifting the takes i am in my 40's and the tanks are already heavey and hard to put in the small door as i have 1 tank on each side of the 5th wheel.

I needed to put on a longer hose (s). so i put on 1 longer on and I can use a 100# tank when we stay for months. The hoeses that came with the camper were not long enough to use a 20#. Too short. I always carry an extra 20#. Had to drive over 60 miles one day in Minnesota. to get gas.

I've been in a couple CGs where there was mobile filling available for those who might need help or are set up on a long-term basis. I've also seen notices at a couple others that say that their grounds people would be happy to assist helping schlep your tanks to their in-house fill station.

Lyle

Water-Bug wrote:

kohai wrote:

short stuff wrote:
I have a 2005 cedar creek. Propane tank it is outdated. Can I use 20 lb tanks? It would be easier for me to lift in and out.

I wish mine had some sort of gauge to tell me how full/empty they are.

I always leave one tank open and the other one closed. When the open tank runs dry, I turn on the second tank and refill the empty when convenient.

Many auto cut over valves do have a gauge that shows green when both tanks are full and red green when it has switched to the second tank.

Here in Alabama cost me $5.00 to get 5 year visual inspection, as for the weight just ask the fill station to only put in 20#, at the campgrounds some will refill and takeout/reinstall for the seniors like us. Just a thought, and maybe keep one 30# on the 2nd stage and keep 20#'r for when there is no help.

2oldman wrote:
You guessed it. Google: recertify propane

Thanks, Sometimes we seem to overlook the simple answers. :)

When mine age out I will convert to the 20# units. I just don't need that much PP on board.

I carry 3.

Thank you for your help. Being a 70 year old female I think I will go from 30 lb tanks to 20. Just have to get them filled a little more often.

kohai wrote:

short stuff wrote:
I have a 2005 cedar creek. Propane tank it is outdated. Can I use 20 lb tanks? It would be easier for me to lift in and out.

I wish mine had some sort of gauge to tell me how full/empty they are.

I always leave one tank open and the other one closed. When the open tank runs dry, I turn on the second tank and refill the empty when convenient.