Propane tank serviciability

[Curt_and_Marie]

We have purchased a 1999 Fleetwood Flair 34D and I have been preparing it for full timing to start in June. I am generally pleased with its condition and am aware of its age so I am cautious with safety features. It has a horizontal propane tank that to the best of my knowledge is 11 gallons. It is rusted and somewhat pitted all across the bottom. I mentioned this to the mechanic who walked me through the coach when I purchased it and he said not to worry, he said that RV mounted propane tanks are much thicker. Of course he was a company man so I am not sure. Replacement tanks are very expensive but I certainly do not put a price on my family's safety. Where can I get the tank inspected? I want to remove it and treat with POR15

[Coyote74]

I would use a brass wire brush, no sparks.

[OhhWell]

The mechanic was right, the tanks on these things are many times thicker than the portable cylinders. You can remove the tank when you run it empty, use a wire brush to clean it and paint it to stop any more corrosion.

You may be able to have it inspected at places that do fire extinguisher and other tank certifications if you really need the peace of mind. They use a hydro test process on portable tanks.

[pugslyyy]

You can definitely paint it to improve the appearance but I doubt you have anything to worry about - those tanks are built to be ignored.