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    Posted: 01 May 2018 at 3:25pm
You are correct glueguy, I do attach, detach using the internal threads and they are indeed left handed.  Maybe because our pod is from 2011 the end of the line is maybe different from the newer models.
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Originally posted by twodues

Check out these products: www.mopeka.com/products

Mine works extremely well and can be moved from one tank to another (magnetic attachment to bottom of cylinder).


We have one and it works well. The battery has to be changed about once a year.
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Check out these products: www.mopeka.com/products

Mine works extremely well and can be moved from one tank to another (magnetic attachment to bottom of cylinder).
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Originally posted by StephenH

If you are a Costco member, a number of Costco locations have propane at a very good price. Likewise, if you are a Good Sam member, Camping World locations also have propane at a good price. I have not had problems finding propane. Since I carry a spare tank, I can swap and then fill the empty one. Exchanging is okay, but those tanks don't have the gauge like my own tanks have. While the gauges only give a relative fill level, I did buy them and would not want to exchange them.

Many U-Haul locations also fill propane tanks.
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Got it---you gave me incentive to look again--thanks mjlrpod and thebum---
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That is the brand I have. I bought them at Bass Pro Shops when I caught them on sale. As I said, the gauge is only a relative measure. When it hits the red, that does not mean it is anywhere near empty but just that it is low. I called to ask about it when I first got them and was trying to figure out why there was so much gas left when it got to the red. It hits the red when the liquid level is about near the top of the curved section at the bottom. In all but really cold weather, that is enough to last for a couple days. In warm weather, it would be enough to last for several depending on how much the water heater is run.
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Stephen, what brand tank do you have?  Been looking at the tanks from Camping World with the gauge built right into the value.  I wouldn't bet my life on its accuracy, but it gets you in the ballpark.
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If you are a Costco member, a number of Costco locations have propane at a very good price. Likewise, if you are a Good Sam member, Camping World locations also have propane at a good price. I have not had problems finding propane. Since I carry a spare tank, I can swap and then fill the empty one. Exchanging is okay, but those tanks don't have the gauge like my own tanks have. While the gauges only give a relative fill level, I did buy them and would not want to exchange them.
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Posts: 1454 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 8:28pm
Undo whatever you have to to remove the tank from the pod after you turn off the valve on top of the tank and unscrew the hose from the tank.

As for the tank swap places, I agree with Jato and GlueGuy to a point.  The people selling those things don't give a hoot which tank they give you, so I always pick the best looking one I can see, so I usually get an upgrade.  And Jato is right, it does cost more for less.  Around here prices are considerably lower than in Michigan.  Where I diagree a bit is that especially while travelling, I won't hesitate much to pay a little more for a tank swap.  Even if it costs $10 more, my time on vacation is worth more than driving around very much for a refill place. 

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Originally posted by jato

Couple of things not covered above:  1) when disconnecting the line be advised that it is a left hand thread so turn knob clockwise to unscrew from the tank.  2) You will be a much better deal by NOT refilling your tank at either Blue Rhino, Amerigas or other places like them that exchange your tank.  Around here you will pay about 26.00 for an exchange at Blue Rhino and you only get a tank that is 75% full or 15 lbs of propane which will cost you about $ 1.73/ lb.  By going to a hardware store, I just had mine filled in Elk Rapids, MI, you will get a "FILLED" propane tank, 20 lbs, and I payed $ 13.99 for it which figures to a cost of just under $ 0.70/lb or about 60% cheaper.  What you pay may vary by location but I guarantee that you will definitely get a better deal at your local hardware store, plus you get to keep your tank, not get someone else's that may have issues with it.
Hmmm... The disconnect on our tank is a right-hand thread. This the the big knurled knob that screws onto the outside threads on the tank. If you attach via the internal threads, I believe you're right that it is left-hand threads.

Also, I only go to Blue Rhino or Amerigas when the tank is due for re-certification. Otherwise I fill it at any of the local places that fill with propane by the gallon.
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