| Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192940] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 08:49  |
kerry pinkerton
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I've wondered about this a bit so I thought I'd ask what most folks do.
I've seen a coach or two where people remove their original propane tank and use the standard gas grill (BBQ) bottles that can be swapped out almost anywhere.
This seems like a really good solution because, on the road or campground, propane is spendy but swapping out gas bottles is quick and easy and I wouldn't have to drive my coach anywhere to get more propane. There are 5-6 places I can swap BBQ bottles within 5 miles but its a 20 mile drive to have my original tank filled. There are five Dollar Generals within 5 miles and they swap out the bottles for $20 each.
I know that you are not supposed to take a BBQ bottle through tunnels.
Just wondering what folks thoughts are on this?
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192948 is a reply to message #192943] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 11:22  |
rcjordan
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JimB says it's a lot of work to get dual 20# cylinders in Coachmen models. Phooeey! I like swapping them at Lowes or Dollar General and have the home's gas logs set up for that.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
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| Re: Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192954 is a reply to message #192940] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 11:46 |
C Boyd
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Sir: I have a '23 with the small stock propane tank. Only propane I have is heater and stove. I filled the tank in 2006 at Camping world and again in 2010 at J. I still have over 1/2 tank. I would not think the difference in price of propane would warrant the time and trouble to change a working certified rv tank to a bbq grill tank system. I did`t think it cost $20 to fill mine. It has been a while tho...
| Kerry Pinkerton wrote on Fri, 14 December 2012 09:49 |
I've wondered about this a bit so I thought I'd ask what most folks do.
I've seen a coach or two where people remove their original propane tank and use the standard gas grill (BBQ) bottles that can be swapped out almost anywhere.
This seems like a really good solution because, on the road or campground, propane is spendy but swapping out gas bottles is quick and easy and I wouldn't have to drive my coach anywhere to get more propane. There are 5-6 places I can swap BBQ bottles within 5 miles but its a 20 mile drive to have my original tank filled. There are five Dollar Generals within 5 miles and they swap out the bottles for $20 each.
I know that you are not supposed to take a BBQ bottle through tunnels.
Just wondering what folks thoughts are on this?
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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192955 is a reply to message #192940] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 11:49 |
powerjon
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We purchased a 25# fiberglass LP gas tank this fall to use as a supply to heat the coach when parked at our winter camp in Florida. I have it set up so I can use either the tank on the coach or the external LP tank. Last year I took a 20# tank along when we went to Tucson. Worked great a runs almost a $1.25 less per gallon of LP than having it delivered by an LP truck plus del charge. I will take some pictures today and post tonight of the setup that I use.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@MCHSI.com> wrote:
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> I've wondered about this a bit so I thought I'd ask what most folks do.
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> I've seen a coach or two where people remove their original propane tank and use the standard gas grill (BBQ) bottles that can be swapped out almost anywhere.
>
> This seems like a really good solution because, on the road or campground, propane is spendy but swapping out gas bottles is quick and easy and I wouldn't have to drive my coach anywhere to get more propane. There are 5-6 places I can swap BBQ bottles within 5 miles but its a 20 mile drive to have my original tank filled. There are five Dollar Generals within 5 miles and they swap out the bottles for $20 each.
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> I know that you are not supposed to take a BBQ bottle through tunnels.
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> Just wondering what folks thoughts are on this?
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> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192956 is a reply to message #192955] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 12:19 |
k2gkk
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I just got an ad from "go2marine.com" that shows see-through
fiberglass propane tanks including the size for BBQ grills.
(http://www.go2marine.com/product/198440F/clear-view-fiberglass-propane-tanks-3-5-gallon-tanks.html?WT.mc_id=e-dealsdisc-a)
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> From: powerjon@chartermi.net
> Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:49:17 -0500
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles?
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> We purchased a 25# fiberglass LP gas tank this fall to use as a supply to heat the coach when parked at our winter camp in Florida. I have it set up so I can use either the tank on the coach or the external LP tank. Last year I took a 20# tank along when we went to Tucson. Worked great a runs almost a $1.25 less per gallon of LP than having it delivered by an LP truck plus del charge. I will take some pictures today and post tonight of the setup that I use.
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> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
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> On Dec 14, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Kerry Pinkerton <Pinkertonk@MCHSI.com> wrote:
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> >
> > I've wondered about this a bit so I thought I'd ask what most folks do.
> >
> > I've seen a coach or two where people remove their original propane tank and use the standard gas grill (BBQ) bottles that can be swapped out almost anywhere.
> >
> > This seems like a really good solution because, on the road or campground, propane is spendy but swapping out gas bottles is quick and easy and I wouldn't have to drive my coach anywhere to get more propane. There are 5-6 places I can swap BBQ bottles within 5 miles but its a 20 mile drive to have my original tank filled. There are five Dollar Generals within 5 miles and they swap out the bottles for $20 each.
> >
> > I know that you are not supposed to take a BBQ bottle through tunnels.
> >
> > Just wondering what folks thoughts are on this?
> > --
> > Kerry Pinkerton
> >
> > North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192969 is a reply to message #192967] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 14:10 |
tphipps
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If you change the RV approved tanks to home use LP tanks, you might be into a hassle, if inspected entering into tunnels. The Chesapeake Bridge and Tunnel Complex will not allow home LP tanks in the tunnels. I'm sure that other tunnels may view the small LP tanks will a close eye.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192970 is a reply to message #192969] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 14:16 |
rcjordan
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>tunnels
I was wondering about that. Big consideration around here re your best travel routes for Eastern Shore and points north.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original propane tank or two BBQ bottles? [message #192976 is a reply to message #192975] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 17:24 |
mojoe
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What would be the difference in a motorhome with the BBG tanks and a pull behind camper with 2 BBQ tanks on the front frame. Surley the Norfolk inspectors are not gonna stop every camper?
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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