So this seems like a basic question, but I'll ask anyway because I've seen varying answers. Our new trailer has one 20# propane tank. It generally looks just like a tank at your local Menards you can do an exchange on. However, there does appear to be a raised ridge around the perimeter about half way up. I'm guessing this may help keep it in place. The question is since I've just got what appears to be a standard tank is the best option to simply do a propane swap like I would for my grill? I could see some of the others options come into play if I had a bigger tank or more tanks but for just one 20# that seems the most logical. Correct?

Just remove the tank and go to any propane retailer (gas stations usually have them) and get it refilled. Exchanging at your local market will cost you about twice what it would cost if you just refiled your own.Ron

You should be able to swap it. A vertical 20 is a vertical 20 as far as I know. However, I don't exchange unless I absolutely have too; I get mine refilled. If you read the fine print an exchange tank from a hardware store is not full. A full tank contains 4.7 gallons. The exchange tank is usually around 3.7 gallons. Also, it's more expensive by the gallon. I've gotten my empty tanks filled with 4.7 gallons for around $17 to $19 depending on when and where. What's an exchange cost for a gallon less?

Tank swap is the most expensive way to get propane, and not recommended. You should get your own tank refilled at a propane dealer. Last time I looked, the swap places charged around 2-3 times what it's worth. You can find propane dealers who will refill your tank in most towns. RV dealers, big hardware stores, truck stops, and even some gas stations can do it. Ask around, save some money.Last time I refilled a 20, it cost me about $12.

cjunken wrote: there does appear to be a raised ridge around the perimeter about half way up. I'm guessing this may help keep it in place. I do not know what that is. Never seen it.

Can you post make and model of the tank?It should be stamped in the collar of it. Normal tank retainers clamp down on the collar.The website shows a horizontal clamp type ring, is this what you have? It should be able to secure any standard propane tank.

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wowens79
Explorer III
Aug 04, 2017
Also if you get it refilled some places charge the same whether it is empty or half full, regardless of how much propane they put in the tank.

The Tractor Supply near me sells by how much they put in the tank.
cjunken
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
enblethen wrote:
Can you post make and model of the tank?
It should be stamped in the collar of it.
Normal tank retainers clamp down on the collar.
The website shows a horizontal clamp type ring, is this what you have? It should be able to secure any standard propane tank.

I'm not near it currently, but yes its just a clamp style ring. I'm sure it'd work with any. I'm going to do a little local research to see who does refills near me.
Thanks for all the input.
enblethen
Nomad
Aug 04, 2017
Can you post make and model of the tank?
It should be stamped in the collar of it.
Normal tank retainers clamp down on the collar.
The website shows a horizontal clamp type ring, is this what you have? It should be able to secure any standard propane tank.
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2017
cjunken wrote:
there does appear to be a raised ridge around the perimeter about half way up. I'm guessing this may help keep it in place.
I do not know what that is. Never seen it.
naturist
Nomad
Aug 04, 2017
Tank swap is the most expensive way to get propane, and not recommended. You should get your own tank refilled at a propane dealer. Last time I looked, the swap places charged around 2-3 times what it's worth. You can find propane dealers who will refill your tank in most towns. RV dealers, big hardware stores, truck stops, and even some gas stations can do it. Ask around, save some money.

Last time I refilled a 20, it cost me about $12.
KD4UPL
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2017
You should be able to swap it. A vertical 20 is a vertical 20 as far as I know. However, I don't exchange unless I absolutely have too; I get mine refilled. If you read the fine print an exchange tank from a hardware store is not full. A full tank contains 4.7 gallons. The exchange tank is usually around 3.7 gallons. Also, it's more expensive by the gallon. I've gotten my empty tanks filled with 4.7 gallons for around $17 to $19 depending on when and where. What's an exchange cost for a gallon less?
lanerd
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2017
Just remove the tank and go to any propane retailer (gas stations usually have them) and get it refilled. Exchanging at your local market will cost you about twice what it would cost if you just refiled your own.

Ron

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