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Griff_in_Fairba
Jul 17, 2017Explorer III
Okay, I'm back and somewhat coherent.
A significant part (most) of my 20+ USAF career included people around me making sure "Griff has enough coffee." I was still "Griff the Grouch," but less so.
(On one important project I worked on, a Lt. Colonel, well above us in the chain of command, would keep an eye on the team's coffee pot and make more when the pot got low.)
So, bottle versus permanent propane tanks ... which is best is a coin toss, with valid opinions and desires on both sides.
I live in Alaska, with refill stations and bottle-swap stands often 50 to 100 or more miles away. Bottle-swap stands are becoming more common while refill stations are becoming scarce.
Also, for extended boondocking, I plan to tow a small trailer with tank for additional potable water and some gear. So, carrying extra propane bottles is an option.
Because refill stations are becoming scarce and often a long ways away, I'm leaning towards bottles. If I was in the (much more crowded) Lower 48, I might lean towards a more hassle-free, larger permanent tank.
It all depends on your anticipated use of the motorhome and what you think will work best for you.
A significant part (most) of my 20+ USAF career included people around me making sure "Griff has enough coffee." I was still "Griff the Grouch," but less so.
(On one important project I worked on, a Lt. Colonel, well above us in the chain of command, would keep an eye on the team's coffee pot and make more when the pot got low.)
So, bottle versus permanent propane tanks ... which is best is a coin toss, with valid opinions and desires on both sides.
I live in Alaska, with refill stations and bottle-swap stands often 50 to 100 or more miles away. Bottle-swap stands are becoming more common while refill stations are becoming scarce.
Also, for extended boondocking, I plan to tow a small trailer with tank for additional potable water and some gear. So, carrying extra propane bottles is an option.
Because refill stations are becoming scarce and often a long ways away, I'm leaning towards bottles. If I was in the (much more crowded) Lower 48, I might lean towards a more hassle-free, larger permanent tank.
It all depends on your anticipated use of the motorhome and what you think will work best for you.
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