INCREASING lpg capacity ?
Are older tanks worth the effort or the expense? Does anyone actually check dates of manufacture ? Best to just buy new ? Best deals ?
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LandYacht35diesel wrote:
Hi guyz …. No … I’m looking at changing and/or adding permanent ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR HOME tank or tanks. I’ve found a brand new 29 gallon tank that I think could replace the one that’s attached to the underneath of the motor home now …. But I’d kind of like to get a larger one than that
I have 2 30 gal on my 5th wheel - they come out. I don't have a motorhome so not so sure how they are different - I would think 29 gal is not enough, get 2 or go bigger? I have a 300 gal at home.
As for the guys with all the comments about exchanging, buying new, etc. If you have an older tank, get it recertified. Easy, cheap, reliable. These tanks last forever if they aren't damaged. I have 2 places near by that fill tanks and recertify for about $6 each.4x4van wrote:
What's the cost/gallon on a refill?
Home Depot and Walmart in Beaumont. Both $20.2oldman wrote:
Convenience stores are always going to be higher. Home Depot and Walmart in Beaumont. Both $20.4x4van wrote:
I checked them at the Mecca truck stop and a convenience store I can't remember where.. both $30.CA Traveler wrote:
That's exactly where I'm at.:C
X2 But he might be in California with its high prices.Tom_M wrote:
Ok. It must be much smaller than it looks.
I think it is a 5 lb. Nowhere does it mention 5 gal.4x4van wrote:
I checked them at the Mecca truck stop and a convenience store I can't remember where.. both $30.CA Traveler wrote:
That's exactly where I'm at.:C
X2 But he might be in California with its high prices.Tom_M wrote:
2oldman wrote:
I think it is a 5 lb. Nowhere does it mention 5 gal. One of the reviews mentions that they needed a smaller tank then a 20lb.Tom_M wrote:
Hmm.. that's a 5 gallon container, and weighs a lot more than 5lb. Typo?
Just did a search at Costco.com and the only thing listed was a 5-lb cylinder.
A 5 LB tank holds 1 gallon of LP. A 20 lb tank holds slightly less than 5 gallons LP. Funny how this thread is about MOTORHOME ASME tanks and the thread has been hijacked by DOT tank threads. Doug2oldman wrote:
I think it is a 5 lb. Nowhere does it mention 5 gal. One of the reviews mentions that they needed a smaller tank then a 20lb.Tom_M wrote:
Hmm.. that's a 5 gallon container, and weighs a lot more than 5lb. Typo?
Just did a search at Costco.com and the only thing listed was a 5-lb cylinder.CA Traveler wrote:
That's exactly where I'm at.:C
X2 But he might be in California with it's high prices.4x4van wrote:
2oldman wrote:
As long as they're not over 12 years, they're still OK/legal.:WCA Traveler wrote:
I used to assume I was getting a fairly new tank.. until I actually checked the date as a park I was staying at was real fussy about the tank's age. Some were over 10 years old.. and that included the entire rack.
check the date as it could 12 years to go or less than a year..
Absolutely, but if you are buying it to refill at a lower cost get one with more age left. Exchange - no worry.2oldman wrote:
I've never seen them over $25. They're currently $20 at Walmart.:h4x4van wrote:
They're $30 now.
you can simply exchange an old one for a relatively new one, already full (albeit a bit under-filled) for $20?
X2 But he might be in California with it's high prices.2oldman wrote:
As long as they're not over 12 years, they're still OK/legal.:WCA Traveler wrote:
I used to assume I was getting a fairly new tank.. until I actually checked the date as a park I was staying at was real fussy about the tank's age. Some were over 10 years old.. and that included the entire rack.
check the date as it could 12 years to go or less than a year..2oldman wrote:
I've never seen them over $25. They're currently $20 at Walmart.:h4x4van wrote:
They're $30 now.
you can simply exchange an old one for a relatively new one, already full (albeit a bit under-filled) for $20?
