Filling LP Tank

[nma33]

Is there a way to fill my on board LP tank without going to an LP dealer or having a delivery truck come to fill the 56 Gallon tank? Can I fill it myself using smaller tanks to transfer the LP? I assume it needs to be transferred under pressure. Does the extend-a-stay do this?
Thanks!

[LadyRVer]

My park has LP delivery once a week, sign up book. Used that or usually I would take the motor home out for a drive once a month and fill propane at that time.
If at a campground, used them if really needed it.

[chuckftboy]

I have a 28 gallon tank and I normally only need to fill once a year so for me its no big deal getting LP at a campground no matter what it costs. With a 56 gal. tank you should not have to deal with it very often. When you are on the road, just about any Camping World will fill it and even give you a discount on Tuesday or Wednesday.

[carp65]

A lot of propane dealers will not come into an RV park and load tank on a
motorhome. Reason: Insurance liability!

[azdryheat]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
And many campgrounds also fill RV LP tanks and cylinders. Not always the cheapest source though...

Ditto

[Dutch_12078]

And many campgrounds also fill RV LP tanks and cylinders. Not always the cheapest source though...

[nma33]

Simple solution!

[RognBon]

I think you're making this more difficult than necessary. I just stop at any gas station that sells propane and have them fill it up. Obviously, you have to make sure there is room for your rig and that the fill hose is long enough. But, I've never had a problem getting propane while on the road.

[crasster]

Sounds a little dangerous, but the reality is if you are doing it from bottles, you will eventually reach an equilibrium of psi and not all the bottle will transfer.

[Old-Biscuit]

Ever heard the noise going on when your LP Tank is being filled??

That's the propane PUMP forcing the propane liquid into your tank

[enblethen]

No, the extend a stay does not refill the on board tank.
If you are staying in one place for a period of time, you could install one and buy or lease an LP bottle from propane company. Buying a tank would let you take it to a filling location.

[nma33]

Moving it is not an issue, I just bought my MH in November, I was wondering if there was a way around having the LP delivered to the MH in my driveway or to go to the LP store and fill up there, Guess I will just take it when needed to my local LP dealer. Thanks!

[booty51]

I think the extend a stay allows you to hook up additional bottles. You will never be able to fill that 56 gallon tank off of smaller bottles. You can take the smaller bottles and have them filled if that is what you want.Then bring them back and reconnect. That will get old after a while. How fast are you consuming 56 gallons of propane? Can you not move the RV to refill? Then the delivery may be your best option with additional bottles.

[weathershak]

An extend a stay works great for me. I use a 100lb tank during the winter, which I can easily get filled and leave the on board tank off. I can get thru the spring summer and fall on the on board tank. I fill up in the late fall and do it all over again. You can use whatever size tank you want, even a 20 or 30lb tank.
The kit is very easy to install. An extend a stay will not fill the on board tank. You have to go to a dealer or have it delivered.