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yankeeslover
Explorer
Aug 29, 2014

Dumb Propane tank question

sorry about the dumb question. my TT is up to my seasonal camp.. it came with two normal size tanks which im assuming are 5lb tanks.. my one tank is almost empty... the campground charges almost $20.00 to fill it.. back at my house my local store charges $10.00 to fill. I will be going up to camp tonight, are these tanks the same as your normal bbq tanks? i have one on my BBQ at home that i can have filled at my local store and take it up to camp with us and just swap them.. and i will take the one from camper and put on my home bbq... I just want to make sure they are interchangable?
Of course it might be worth the extra $10.00 to have it filled at camp so i dont have to travel 2 hours with a filled propane tank in back seat...might be dangerious...thats another story though for another day..thank you..

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  • jaycocreek's avatar
    jaycocreek
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2014
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Transport standing up.
    Use a milk-crate if you have one.

    If no milk-crate.........use a strap thru collar to secure it in upright position.

    And they are 'propane cylinders' not tanks......tanks are permanently mounted such as ones used in motorhomes. Different requirements/regulations/devices used.


    I think if you do a search,Old-Biscuit,you will find quite the contrary about tank/cylinder.

    Example:


    Item Description
    The Backyard Grill Refillable Propane Tank is suitable for powering your grills, portable campfire units, patio lanterns and heaters, backyard mosquito eliminators and other outdoor equipment. The refillable and portable propane tank has an exceptionally high manufacturing quality. Rugged and damage-resistant all-steel construction ensures this Backyard Propane Tank for grills is very durable and lasting. This product has been dual leak-tested to ensure reliability and safety. Comfort handles add to the collars on top of the portable propane tank, allowing for easier transporting.

    That's just Wal-Mart.
  • poncho62's avatar
    poncho62
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2014
    Around here these days, the propane exchange cylinders are a bit cheaper....Dont ask me why, but it is.
  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2014
    I get mine filled at the propane dealer that fills my home tank. He is by far the cheapest.

    I haul and extra tank with me when I travel, I tie it to the tie downs in the bed of my pick up so it cannot move or tip. The tank is from my BBQ grill.

    I had a bigger issue with the extra 5 gal. gas can seeping gas into the bed. I finally found one that does not leak at the fill cap.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 29, 2014
    Transport standing up.
    Use a milk-crate if you have one.

    If no milk-crate.........use a strap thru collar to secure it in upright position.

    And they are 'propane cylinders' not tanks......tanks are permanently mounted such as ones used in motorhomes. Different requirements/regulations/devices used.
  • jaycocreek's avatar
    jaycocreek
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2014
    I carry 1-2 25 gallon(100lb) tanks in the back of my truck tied down with ratchets and sometimes an extra 10 gallon tank to help the two 7's..It all depends on what I'm doing.

    Tied down properly,it's safe.I've been told when I had fifth wheels that lying them down was okay,just protect the nozzle.Did it with 100 lb tanks without a problem!
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2014
    It's easy to carry them in the back if you have tie down points in each rear corner of the truck bed. If so, put the tank, or tanks, against the tail gate, in the middle of it. Then run a good ratchet strap from one corner to the other, over the main part of the tank where the handle meets the tank. Don't run the strap threw the handle or over the handle, but on the tank right where the handle is welded on. This will hold them down and tightly against the tail gate.

    The other way is to put them in a milk crate and up against the front of the bed. Again they should be secured with a ratchet strap to keep them from moving.

    Bill
  • yankeeslover's avatar
    yankeeslover
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2014
    actually have a pickup truck, but not sure i want to put in bed and have roll around if it slips past rope
  • Bucky_Badger's avatar
    Bucky_Badger
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2014
    Your cylinders are 20 pounders...I would fill them at home to save some money. If you don't like the idea of the propane in the back, which should be ok, why not the trunk?
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2014
    The tanks are the same and interchangeable. It's okay to carry in your vehicle, but use some common sense. Keep it cool and out of the sun. Do not smoke of have a source of ignition next to it. Keep it upright and secured so it won't move.

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