Advocate III
That’s what I have done for years.
propane tanks
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Member III
This will do for now. Heading to Padre Island National Seashore this weekend with Overland Bound Group
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Member III
Perfectly reliable and functional, my way of doing things. Thumbs up Pal
Member III
Best to find out what happens when you overfill a propane tank, it'll only happen once.
Member III
I'm not sure if you can. I spoke to a guy who works for PraxAir who seemed to know quite a bit about this process and he said it wasn't an issue with these tanks. Always better to be safe than sorry though...
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Member III
Have you ever heard of anyone overfilling. Propane is cold before it goes into a bottle isn't it ? It sounds logical to me that a cold empty tank being filled with cold propane is balanced. I know with gasoline you can put more in your tank in the winter than you can in the summer.
Advocate III
I was just thinking yesterday about how best to strap my tank in the back of my Xterra ... I love the milk crate idea.
Member III
When filling a propane tank they open a valve on top as the liquid is pumped in it will flow out the valve when full.
I have also been filling my own green bottles for almost 15 years now never been a problem but, I will have to try freezing before filling next time.
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Member III
I assume everyone knows U-Haul will fill propane tanks for you.
Enthusiast III
We are also a high doller #20 bottle in a milk crate type crew. I use the full size crate to carry my hoses and extra junk in it. Works great in camp keeping it from tipping over and the junk all in one place
Member III
Mine dosent. I only have one u-haul in town.
But my RV park a mile away does, and I have 2 propane sales offices in town. Wal-mart will swap your empty for a full and so will Walgreen.
Influencer III
My local Tractor Supply also does refills.
Member III
Hopefully our new Tractor Supply store will when they open up this Spring or Summer! I was kind of surprised they were building a Tractor Supply in a beach town but I guess somebody needs to take care of all the backyard farmers!
I built an overland trailer. Finished it last week. Yesterday I pulled out all my gear to see how it fits....It doesn't! The trailer is only 4' X 5' with 24" high sides.
I could fit everything but a third 5g water jerry can and my 20# propane tank.
When I tow the trailer with the truck this will not be an issue as there will be tons of room in the truck. But when towing with the car I won't have this luxury.
Decided to buy a 5# propane tank and mount it outside the trailer. I wanted a fiberglass tank until I saw the price! YIKES!
I went with a Manchester tank at underr $60.....
5# of propane should be plenty for cooking and a hot shower or two over a three day event.
I could fit everything but a third 5g water jerry can and my 20# propane tank.
When I tow the trailer with the truck this will not be an issue as there will be tons of room in the truck. But when towing with the car I won't have this luxury.
Decided to buy a 5# propane tank and mount it outside the trailer. I wanted a fiberglass tank until I saw the price! YIKES!
I went with a Manchester tank at underr $60.....
5# of propane should be plenty for cooking and a hot shower or two over a three day event.
Member III
Good looking tank rack being hauled up on the rack where it should be. Someone will think you buy your milk in quantity ! ;-)
Member III
I'll bet mine does to. I have to look tomorrow when I go to town. ACE hardware may call them too.
Guzzle H2O
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Enthusiast II
I have had a fiberglass tank for over 10 years as part of our boating and van camping kit. The reduced weight makes them super nice, and it seems like it does less beating up of the gear around it. And of course you can see how much propane is left.
Member III
I thought they were under pressure and anything other than steel would blow out or denigrate. I don't know that much about propane except my tank holds 250 gallons and building codes make me keep it 25 feet away from my house.
Advocate III
I didn’t know that they could be made of glass either... I knew aluminum, and like you said steel
Guzzle H2O
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