Any maintenance needed on propane tanks?
Just asking because I thought I read there should be but hubby doesn't do anything and being that this is flammable stuff we are playing with I thought I should ask. Donna Oh, we have the internal...
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Inspect the tank for rust. When you find it, clean the rust off down to bare metal, prime and paint. Rustoleum or similar primer and paint from a spray can is adequate.
Other than that, no inspections are required. the small portable bottles must be recertified, but frame mounted tanks do not have that requirement.
There are several methods to connect an external bottle to a motorhome. When we were full timers, I bought a 100 pound bottle, a regulator, a 12 foot hose, and a double flare adapter. I disconnected the hose from the trailer regulator, connected the 12 foot hose using the double flare adapter, and connected the hose to the regulator on the 100 pound bottle.
One winter I got tired of rassling the big bottle around, and rented an 80 GALLON tank. The propane distributor delivered the tank, hooked it up, and kept it full. That was GREAT!!
There are also "Extend-A-Stay" fittings available to connect an external tank or bottle. Check your local RV parts store for availability and instructions on use.
Other than that, no inspections are required. the small portable bottles must be recertified, but frame mounted tanks do not have that requirement.
There are several methods to connect an external bottle to a motorhome. When we were full timers, I bought a 100 pound bottle, a regulator, a 12 foot hose, and a double flare adapter. I disconnected the hose from the trailer regulator, connected the 12 foot hose using the double flare adapter, and connected the hose to the regulator on the 100 pound bottle.
One winter I got tired of rassling the big bottle around, and rented an 80 GALLON tank. The propane distributor delivered the tank, hooked it up, and kept it full. That was GREAT!!
There are also "Extend-A-Stay" fittings available to connect an external tank or bottle. Check your local RV parts store for availability and instructions on use.
