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Mortex
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Apr 17, 2015

Propane Certification in Ontario?

First off I've been reading the forums since fall and have learned a ton. I purchased a 1998 Class C MH late last fall and only had it out once before i needed to store it for winter. I've used it a few times this spring which has brought up my need for refilling the LPG tank for the first time.

I went to a propane place to get it filled and was informed I needed a sticker or documentation stating that my tank was safe to fill due to it's age. I didn't get anything from the previous owner so I'm assuming I need to do this. I called the only local place that says they do it and was told I need an appliance inspection sticker before I can get my tank checked due to new regulations that just started.

Has anyone else ever had to deal with this? Does all this need to be done? From a safety standpoint I get it should be done but the place for the appliance inspection alone says it will be at least 2 weeks before I can get it in even though the inspection should only take about an hour.

I had planned to use it as many weekends as i could before the summer as I'm planning a month long vacation in it. Trying to learn everything I can about it before I take it. Maybe I'm just ranting because now i have very little LPG and can't refill for weeks.

Just wondered if anyone else has run into this issue?
  • No certification needed on 'propane tanks' (such as ones mounted in motorhomes) in USA.

    Only the portable propane cylinders required certification 12 yrs. after mfg. date.

    A little side trip across the border and you should have no issues filling your tank up.
  • Thanks for the ideas. I was just thinking maybe I could run it over the border and refill it.
  • Go to a different propane place (maybe an RVpark) and you're pretty likely not to find someone who questions the age of the unit before filling it (especially a tank under an RV). The info the propane guy gave you is accurate and you should do it as soon as you are able but I'd wager that if you continued to fill it at various rv parks along your travels this summer you might not find anyone who tells you they can't fill it without a re-cert decal because of it's age.
  • Can you run it into the US and get it filled without all that Canadian red tape?