We bought our '95 TT 14 months ago. The seller said he thought both 30 lb. propane tanks were empty. Apparently not, because we just ran out of propane this weekend on the one tank we've been using, and I know there is some in the other tank because I removed it and shook it after we bought the trailer.All along, I've figured we will eventually need to replace the tanks one at a time as they run out, because they are old and cannot be refilled or converted. 30 lb. tanks are expensive, though.I contacted my local mobile RV repair guy and asked where is the best place around here to get tanks and get them filled. He said that he converts his trailers (his wife runs a trailer rental business) to regular 20 lb. tanks to make them easy to exchange. He said my cover should work with the smaller 20 lb. tanks.Has anyone done this, and do you think it is a good idea? We don't run the furnace much because we camp on W/E sites, but we do use the stove, and occasionally heat water on gas. I did get to thinking that there would be less weight to haul around. I just don't want to regret that decision later on if it is better to stay with the 30 lb. tanks.

fallsrider wrote:We bought our '95 TT 14 months ago. The seller said he thought both 30 lb. propane tanks were empty. Apparently not, because we just ran out of propane this weekend on the one tank we've been using, and I know there is some in the other tank because I removed it and shook it after we bought the trailer.All along, I've figured we will eventually need to replace the tanks one at a time as they run out, because they are old and cannot be refilled or converted. 30 lb. tanks are expensive, though.I contacted my local mobile RV repair guy and asked where is the best place around here to get tanks and get them filled. He said that he converts his trailers (his wife runs a trailer rental business) to regular 20 lb. tanks to make them easy to exchange. He said my cover should work with the smaller 20 lb. tanks.Has anyone done this, and do you think it is a good idea? We don't run the furnace much because we camp on W/E sites, but we do use the stove, and occasionally heat water on gas. I did get to thinking that there would be less weight to haul around. I just don't want to regret that decision later on if it is better to stay with the 30 lb. tanks.I wouldn't do this but it's up to you. I would just get them recerted for a few bucks and get on with life. I did my 30 lbs'ers a while back. New valves and the cert cost something like 40 bucks.

two 20 pounds is 9.4 gallons of gas, two 30 pounds is 14 gallons, you do the math as far as filling them up. They (20 pounds) will fit and work fine. If you don't use much gas then go for it. I buy mine by the metered gallon so it don't matter what size tank I use.

With your explanation of your useage, two 20's should be fine. Think of it this way. How much use & how often do you refill your BBQ tank @ home. That may be some measure, of sorts, to judge by.

what's the big deal? just go out and buy 2 30 pounders and be done with it.you can get them filled at lots of places.

Just tried to fill one of mine this past weekend. Typical of my luck, the tank was dated 11/02, which put it exactly one day beyond the allowable refill date without recertification. As we were out of town camping, and this propane refill center refused to refill my tank, I made a few calls and was surprised to find that a Tractor Supply store (TSC) exchanges 30# tanks. Cost me around 47 bucks, but I figured a recert and fill of my old tank wouldn't have been much less.

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Dakota98
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
With your explanation of your useage, two 20's should be fine. Think of it this way. How much use & how often do you refill your BBQ tank @ home. That may be some measure, of sorts, to judge by.
Dennis_Smith
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
two 20 pounds is 9.4 gallons of gas, two 30 pounds is 14 gallons, you do the math as far as filling them up. They (20 pounds) will fit and work fine. If you don't use much gas then go for it. I buy mine by the metered gallon so it don't matter what size tank I use.
Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
fallsrider wrote:
We bought our '95 TT 14 months ago. The seller said he thought both 30 lb. propane tanks were empty. Apparently not, because we just ran out of propane this weekend on the one tank we've been using, and I know there is some in the other tank because I removed it and shook it after we bought the trailer.

All along, I've figured we will eventually need to replace the tanks one at a time as they run out, because they are old and cannot be refilled or converted. 30 lb. tanks are expensive, though.

I contacted my local mobile RV repair guy and asked where is the best place around here to get tanks and get them filled. He said that he converts his trailers (his wife runs a trailer rental business) to regular 20 lb. tanks to make them easy to exchange. He said my cover should work with the smaller 20 lb. tanks.

Has anyone done this, and do you think it is a good idea? We don't run the furnace much because we camp on W/E sites, but we do use the stove, and occasionally heat water on gas. I did get to thinking that there would be less weight to haul around. I just don't want to regret that decision later on if it is better to stay with the 30 lb. tanks.

I wouldn't do this but it's up to you. I would just get them recerted for a few bucks and get on with life. I did my 30 lbs'ers a while back. New valves and the cert cost something like 40 bucks.

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