Run with only one propane tank

If this is going to be a permanent change... I recommend changing the regulator.
I recommend operating as designed. Possibly get two cylinders with less capacity to save weight yet retain the automatic regulator features.

11 pound cylinder



Shop around.

One of my first modifications to my pop-up was to move from the single set up to the dual cylinders and automatic regulator. I would never go back.

I asked if it would leak or harm the regulator, not if it was a terrific idea. I have built in accurate float gauges on my tanks, so running out accidentally is not a factor. I can go 2-3 months on a single tank in warm weather. I am not near being overweight. I see people on here traveling with empty water tanks to save weight, this is another thing that might help them. Thanks for the negative and critical comments.

valhalla360 wrote:
If it's full and you don't expect to run the furnace...not an issue for a short trip.

We usually swap over when one is empty, pull it and put it in the truck with the second hooked up and in use...with no leaks or other issues.

As mentioned you aren't saving much but it will work fine...in fact a lot of small (uner 20ft) travel trailers only come with a single 20lb tank unless you upgrade.

Thanks.

If it's full and you don't expect to run the furnace...not an issue for a short trip.

We usually swap over when one is empty, pull it and put it in the truck with the second hooked up and in use...with no leaks or other issues.

As mentioned you aren't saving much but it will work fine...in fact a lot of small (uner 20ft) travel trailers only come with a single 20lb tank unless you upgrade.

Depending on where you camp the need refill a propane tank could take a bunch of time...ruin an afternoon. I like the backup second tank. When I'm camping I don't like running out of something. The weight capacities of my TT and TV make this a non-issue.

Bad idea. You are over thinking it.
Why not remove the window screens? You really don'y open the windows much right!

Leave it empty and on the camper. Its only like 17 lbs? Even then what are you saving 20? I cant see 40 lbs making or breaking you. Unless you are way over weight.

Sure, you could.

But what if.......