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What size and where to purchase propane tank?
- Thread starter AKBEAR63
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Jwbuild
Rank IV
Contributor III
I agree with @NCFireGuy , most of the 10-11 lb tanks are the same height, just small in diameter. I run a 20lb tank.
Truckee
Rank IV
Enthusiast III
The 11lb Squatty has a gauge which is nice. Also, something could be said for stability... especially when you plan to use it for your heater. The 12" diameter fits nicely in a milk crate. But the 10 lb tall unit has a smaller footprint which may work better for your vehicle's storage area.
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Advocate III
You can get tanks off of Amazon or EBay. I’d go with a Worthington or FlameKing. 5lb tanks dimensions are 13”tall x 8”wide, 10lb tanks are 18” tall x 9 wide.
One cool thing that can happen with a 5 lb tank is since fill centers charge by the gallon and a 5lb holds 1 gallon dry. Certain places won’t bother charging you if they can’t get a full gallon in your tank. Kinda crazy but it’s happened to me on several occasions and I’ve had it happen to a few friends as well. It’s not the norm but a pleasant surprise when it happens.
One cool thing that can happen with a 5 lb tank is since fill centers charge by the gallon and a 5lb holds 1 gallon dry. Certain places won’t bother charging you if they can’t get a full gallon in your tank. Kinda crazy but it’s happened to me on several occasions and I’ve had it happen to a few friends as well. It’s not the norm but a pleasant surprise when it happens.
Steward I
I use a 6 lb aluminum Worthington purchased through Powertank. Not cheap, but decent capacity in a small footprint with low weight. It fits on a half swing-out, alongside a jerry can mount.
Influencer I
Side note 20 pound tanks fit well in a milk crate. Snug as a bug in a rug. Thus very stable
cookiedough
Rank V
Explorer I
I have the 11lbs squatty, same diameter as the 20 lbs grill bottle, just shorter. gascylindersource.com bought a recertified one.
Member III
20lb from Wal Mart, 10lb from Ace Hardware, 5lb from Amazon. Different sizes for different needs or length of trip.
AKBEAR63
Rank I
Enthusiast I
Thanks everyone for each of your thoughts and suggestions. I just got back from another trip out to the Eastern shore. I took my 20 gallon and didn't need it but I am going to play around with different setups. At the moment it is about available room and weight. With my Lab and all my photo equipment, the Taco gets filled rather quickly.
