propane bottle

[bob2194]

Hi All;
A quick question.
My trailer uses the big (30 gallon) propane bottles. I only need one, but its made to take two. I like to use the second one for the smoker. Does anyone know of a way to take just one. The bracket has a arm on it so both need to be connected. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

[69_Avion]

WDP wrote:
Keep both the 30's on the camper. Find or purchase a 20 for the smoker. You don't need the hassle of running out while camping.

WDP

That is what I would do.

[GMT830]

If you are running a single tank I would remove the auto switchover regulator and put a single output on the tank.

[bob2194]

All Great ideas. I will use the pvc idea, and I have a stick on gauge. Thanks!!

[WDP]

Keep both the 30's on the camper. Find or purchase a 20 for the smoker. You don't need the hassle of running out while camping.

WDP

[CincyGus]

Took me a minute to figure out what the problem was. You like to use the other one for the smoker, that I'm assuming you leave at home?
The suggestions above will solve that. Just so you know, the reason most campers come with two is to prevent you from running out and having a backup. Something critically important since you have 30LBers which are not easily exchanged at the corner convenient store. I'd invest in one of those tank gauges that stick on the side of the tank and you pour water over to make sure I knew exactly how much propane I had prior to each trip. That or take the tank loose and weigh it on a bathroom scale. Getting refilled at a propane dealer might be a lot longer trip than you'll be happy with from some campsites.

[Fire_Instructor]

wrvond wrote:
PVC pipe in place of the second tank.

X2, but run a bolt-up through the tank mounting baseplate to keep the PVC pipe fro slipping out of place.

[wrvond]

PVC pipe in place of the second tank.