Propane question

We have 3 30# tanks and a 20# for BBQ and as a backup. We the third 30# after dealing with a nine day power outage. During the outage we placed the 20# on a couple Lego levers and took both 30# so they were both FULL.

RandandDoug wrote:
Was asked this in a campground, and while I think I have all the answers, I am not at all sure i am ever right.
Fifth wheel with two propane cylinders, if running low, can someone hook up a small, like blue rhino bbq tank to one of the hoses to get through a night, and should it be hooked up like regular. Meaning leaving the switch to the large tank as usual, and letting it switch over if it runs out, using the small tank as a backup?
Thanks

Yes you can. Also if you have the proper adapter you can do the same with a motor home..... Done it a few times. (Extend-a-stay or Stay-a-while are the names of the adapters)

NOTE: You don't need an adapter with a Trailer though you may need an overturned bucket to raise the smaller tank to the proper height. (or a few slabs of wood or .. well most anything)

Note 2: On a motor home I've seen some home made "Adapters" to allow external Propane feed.... SCARY.

Sure, in fact I use only the BBQ tanks because the 7 gallon ones are too heavy.

I have two 40lb onboard tanks and have a 20lb spare that is used for a firepit too.

Yes and yea