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TheBeans
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Apr 16, 2016

Propane Tanks

I feel like a real idiot having to ask this, but there is a lot of "discussion" going on here about what size our propane tanks are!

DH says he thinks they are 5lbs. I think that's crazy....too small. I looked at the paperwork that came with our rig and it says: LPG 60
Does that tell me what I need to know? If it is, then is 60 the total amount---30 per tank? I even looked inside the tank cover but didn't see anything that would tell me.

And if you're curious, we need to know the correct size so that we can order a new cover for the tanks. The little plastic lid on the top of ours came off during transit and now the cover isn't a cover as much as it's a plastic surround!

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  • SDcampowneroper's avatar
    SDcampowneroper
    Explorer
    Apr 17, 2016
    Go to your propane filling station and ask the tech to explain the WC, TW and date # s on your bottles collar.
    wikipedia has a fine description of the properties of propane and its safe handling.
    For instance, a WC of 72 is the water capacity of the bottle expressed in pounds, so correllated to propane 80% fill level at propanes 4.24# / gallon weight, that equals 30# propane. On a temperature compensated meter it works out to about 7.3 gal. propane in 30 # of propane, 4.7 for 20#, 23.56gal. in a 100# bottle, and so on.
    Know the math and properties to be certain you get safe filling and your moneys worth, and that the filling tech does also.
  • GaryWT's avatar
    GaryWT
    Explorer
    Apr 17, 2016
    If you figure the normal gas grill tank is 20 lbs, your tanks should be taller. I actually have 2-20 lbs tanks on my trailer.
  • TheBeans's avatar
    TheBeans
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    Thank you! Appreciate the help and the direction. Off to tell DH he was wrong! LOL!!!
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Apr 16, 2016
    30 lb is about 7 gallons. Watch the meter or review your receipt next time you fill.
    Your local propane dealer can confirm by glancing out his office window.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    TheBeans wrote:
    I feel like a real idiot having to ask this, but there is a lot of "discussion" going on here about what size our propane tanks are!


    A quick Google search turned up this Keystone Hideout Specifications Page which indicates your trailer came with two 30 lb tanks.
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    "Most" common size in trailers

    30# Cylinder - 7 Gallon Bottle
    OPD is required
    Filled by weight - weighs about 55 pounds when full
    Holds 30 pounds of propane (7 gallons of propane)
    Contains 640,500 BTU when full
    Widely used for grilling, camping, and RV travel
    23.5"H X 12.2"W

    Next most common:( the size you see often at propane exchange places like home depot or lowes or ace hardware)

    20# Cylinder - 5 Gallon Bottle
    OPD is required
    Filled by weight - weighs about 40 pounds when full
    Holds 20 pounds of propane (4.7 gallons of propane)
    Contains 430,000 BTU when full
    Widely used for grilling, camping, and cooking
    17.5"H X 12.2"W

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