Finding propane while traveling

[Empty_Nest__Soo]

Yes, I’m still learning the ropes of this motorhome life. 🙂

What is the secret to finding motorhome- accessible propane while traveling? I’ve read that some truck stops sell it. I recently stopped at a Pilot in our travels, thinking to top off before heading home, but no joy.

I can fill up near home, and in warm weather I can go almost forever without filling (unless I run the generator a lot), but traveling in cooler weather finding propane will become an issue.

I contacted a couple of propane sources while on our most recent trip. If we had portable tanks, they could help, but not for filling a large built-in tank.

Is there a web site which will list sources for RV propane when in an unfamiliar area? If there were a propane equivalent to gasbuddy.com that would be terrific!

Any other tips or secrets?

Thanks!

Wayne

[jhilley]

There are also a lot of smart phone apps

Android Propane Finder Apps

[Greyghost]

Don't forget your friendly True Value Hardware store. Usually around back with easy access.

[Gjac]

I usually stopped at Flying J in the past because of convenience . On my 6,000 mile trip out west and back I stopped at 3 Flying J's that were suppose to have propane and none did. One had construction the other two had no one to pump it. Lesson learned call first. TS has the best prices but less that half can fill an RV, and their web site is a little tricky to navigate. At home no TS stores can fill an RV so I use U Haul.

[btilfan]

flying J

[et2]

Many RV dealers sell propane. General RV does. Just don't eat their free doughnuts :B

[Hank_MI]

As mentioned, Tractor Supply, good price. Some tool/equipment rental places. Some Costco fuel stations, good prices.

[04fxsts]

Pilot stations also may have propane, but not all do. You might want to check because my local Pilot has LP but it is not listed on their web site. Jim.

[creeper]

Look for welding supply companies that supply gases, they will often have a propane filling station. The one I worked for out of high shool had a propane filling station at all locations.

[Old-Biscuit]

When checking in to a CG ASK staff.

[BTPO1]

sdianel wrote:
Many commercial campgrounds sell propane. KOA's, U-Haul, Flying J, Camping World are some others. We have stopped at propane dealers and they filled our tank at their location. In some parks that have long term site rentals, they do have someone come around and fill the tanks.

X2, on places listed. I've never had a problem getting my tank filled at any of the places listed.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Many commercial campgrounds sell propane. KOA's, U-Haul, Flying J, Camping World are some others. We have stopped at propane dealers and they filled our tank at their location. In some parks that have long term site rentals, they do have someone come around and fill the tanks.

[Empty_Nest__Soo]

Johno02 wrote:
. . . Most propane companies will fill your tank from one of their trucks, but WILL NOT deliver to your campground.

OP here.

Curiously enough, we use propane at home and my propane supplier will not fill the coach tank when they deliver to the big tank. When I go to their facility, I pay about 75% more per gallon. In fact, they are more expensive than the other local place for filling the coach, but more easily accessible with the coach.

Maybe I need to look for a new supplier at home.

Wayne

[ScottG]

I've stayed at nicer RV resorts that had a service go around and fill them up at your camp site.

[3sacrwd]

Some UHaul places have propane too. That is where I buy mine.

[Johno02]

Just about any propane company, Tractor Supply, Most Campgrounds, Have had a ClassA for 12 years so far, never had any problem. Most propane companies will fill your tank from one of their trucks, but WILL NOT deliver to your campground.