Propane Tank - News To Me

Just buy a new trailer every 12 years. be done with it... :)

gotsmart wrote:
Read the fine print at these tank exchange places. Don't be surprised to find that the replacement tank is not filled to 75% capacity as you would expect. Folks have posted in the past that they felt they were short-changed for the cost that they paid for the exchanged tank. They also said that they assumed that the exchanged tanks were filled to 3/4, just like their old tank.

The exchange places are better about noting that the tanks are not full after being used for it.

Bombfixer wrote:
Many of the exchange places here in North Alabama have caught on to the trick of exchange an outdated cylinder for a new one. Now they will only take trade in tanks that have the new control knob. Plus they will not accept out of date tanks. This leaves the owner holding the bag, and having to find a place to accept them.

When you go to a Blue Rhino or such at a CVS or someother retail location the little girl with the keys to the cage outside is just happy that you didn't make her touch that nasty old tank, take which ever you want.

jdog wrote:

Bombfixer wrote:
Many of the exchange places here in North Alabama have caught on to the trick of exchange an outdated cylinder for a new one. Now they will only take trade in tanks that have the new control knob. Plus they will not accept out of date tanks. This leaves the owner holding the bag, and having to find a place to accept them.

If no one is there, how is your tank checked?

I have done several 20 year old tanks with old valves at WalMart. No problems. Look for a newer one as stated and then keep it and refill anywhere ou want. Still a good deal even with a short fill.

Read the fine print at these tank exchange places. Don't be surprised to find that the replacement tank is not filled to 75% capacity as you would expect. Folks have posted in the past that they felt they were short-changed for the cost that they paid for the exchanged tank. They also said that they assumed that the exchanged tanks were filled to 3/4, just like their old tank.

Bombfixer wrote:
Many of the exchange places here in North Alabama have caught on to the trick of exchange an outdated cylinder for a new one. Now they will only take trade in tanks that have the new control knob. Plus they will not accept out of date tanks. This leaves the owner holding the bag, and having to find a place to accept them.

If no one is there, how is your tank checked?

Many of the exchange places here in North Alabama have caught on to the trick of exchange an outdated cylinder for a new one. Now they will only take trade in tanks that have the new control knob. Plus they will not accept out of date tanks. This leaves the owner holding the bag, and having to find a place to accept them.

BillyW wrote:

Pangaea Ron wrote:
So I can actually exchange one of my old (12+ years) slightly rusty (used mostly for cooking Dungeness crab) and out of date cylinders for a current Amerigas or other exchange cylinder?

Without actually checking, I assumed it had to be one of theirs to be able to make the exchange?

Yup, exchange away!

Thanks, I'll do that.

Pangaea Ron wrote:
So I can actually exchange one of my old (12+ years) slightly rusty (used mostly for cooking Dungeness crab) and out of date cylinders for a current Amerigas or other exchange cylinder?

Without actually checking, I assumed it had to be one of theirs to be able to make the exchange?

Yup, exchange away!

So I can actually exchange one of my old (12+ years) slightly rusty (used mostly for cooking Dungeness crab) and out of date cylinders for a current Amerigas or other exchange cylinder?

Without actually checking, I assumed it had to be one of theirs to be able to make the exchange?