On-board propane tank refill

Isaac-1 wrote:
Motorhome tanks are ASME lifetime certified tanks, not DOT tanks, the guy did not know what he was talking about.

see https://www.amerigas.com/amerigas-blog/2011/july/rv-propane-safety/

Not everywhere, but maybe they are where you are.

Crawl under and find the data plate (might be visible without getting under). Probably a Manchester brand tank. Look for the ASME markings on the tank. This tells you it is a lifetime tank, just like that used at rural houses, and there is no life limit or inspection requirements for it. New rules do dictate that the tank serial number be readable to be filled.

Charles

Yes. The tank is original. 2003 Coachmen

Yes. The tank is original. 2003 Coachmen

darsben1 wrote:

Isaac-1 wrote:
Motorhome tanks are ASME lifetime certified tanks, not DOT tanks, the guy did not know what he was talking about.

see https://www.amerigas.com/amerigas-blog/2011/july/rv-propane-safety/

This is the correct answer but I have had idiots at FlyingJ and other truck stops refuse to fill citing the 12 year rule. I used to try and educate them but now I just move on

I find the same thing. Once in awhile you get a guy that thinks he knows it all and won't listen. You will also get guys that don't know the proper sequence for attaching the hose, opening the valve, opening the bleeder and such. Some times I wind up getting half of what I should into the tank and just pay and leave. It's not worth it to try to educate the uneducable.

I do recommend that you tape over the ID plates and stickers and keep your tank looking good by spaying it with a little paint once in awhile if you see rust forming.

Go get it filled at a propane distributo who refills tanks. They'll know it doesn't need to be recertified. We haven't had a problem at a U-Haul either.

Bill

The twelve year rule went down to ten years under recent rule making changes.

http://www.lpgasmagazine.com/dot-cylinder-requalification-rule-to-impact-propane-marketers/

Five year visual inspection is still in effect.

It reduces the period from 12 years to 10 years for cylinders requalified using volumetric expansion testing. However, the requalification period for DOT cylinders following a proof pressure test increases from seven years to 10 years

The intent was to steamline the rules and eliminate uneven intervals and dates, in addition to providing a little more "safety"

Charles

maddog348 wrote:
Is the 20 gallon tank original equipment to your Motorhome??

X 2 ?

Isaac-1 wrote:
Motorhome tanks are ASME lifetime certified tanks, not DOT tanks, the guy did not know what he was talking about.

see https://www.amerigas.com/amerigas-blog/2011/july/rv-propane-safety/

This is the correct answer but I have had idiots at FlyingJ and other truck stops refuse to fill citing the 12 year rule. I used to try and educate them but now I just move on

Is the 20 gallon tank original equipment to your Motorhome??