External Propane Tanks and Cylinders
I am a new full-timer and am trying to find out how to have an adequate supply of propane to heat the 5th wheel without having to run to have the 30 lb tanks filled every few days. I installed an ext...
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SDcampowneroperator wrote:
Check your local fire codes for placement of larger capacity propane tanks.
In our city, the propane co. can't set a tank thats less than 10' from structure and must be hard piped. No hose.
Out of town, its a different story.
NFPA 1194 guidelines cover rules most AHJs folllow, however some are more restrictive. Then,maybe it could be you just need to look for another supplier.
The 10 ft isn't a problem. There was a propane tank there in the past and you can see where it sat. It was 10 ft away. But, it is the hard piped that he insisted upon. Said he can't do that to an RV.
Old-Biscuit wrote:
You asked about a 250 gallon tank.......
Really need to be asking about one 100# bottle.
Many full time/long term RVrs have that set up. And propane company comes by with truck to refill.
That has been very common at numerous places across US in our travels.
I did also ask about a 100 lb bottle. He said he didn't rent those. I found I could buy them at Lowes, but I can't find an outside holder to stabilize them next to the camper or a bracket to transport them to the Propane dealer when they need to be refilled. If it is very common, what is everyone else doing, making their own brackets and holders?
