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    Posted: 24 May 2010 at 4:30pm
I mounted a two tank propane tray on top of the original single tray, I used short lenghts of 1/2" pipe to fill the gap between the new and original holder at each of the four bolt holes.  The four bolts hold the tray very strongly, I have not noticed any movement or flexing of the new tray.
 
 
 
 
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same way I did it, great minds think alike!  LOL
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where did you find the dual gas tank mount?

Thanks!
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Originally posted by gpod

where did you find the dual gas tank mount?

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Should be able to find everything you need at any decent RV shop, or order online from CW, PPL, Amazon, eBay, etc. To do it right you will need the tray, a dual regulator, and another feed line that goes from the regulator to the tank.
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Why not just use the existing regulator and add a "T" at the regulator.... one side for each tank.  Then when one tank is empty just close that valve and open the other?  The only out of the way thing would be that both tank valves would have to be turned off when you have a tank filled.  

 This would not be as convenient but doesn't require a new regulator and selection valve.
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Cheaper maybe, but it sure is cold when the first tank runs out at 3AM and it's 20 degrees outside. Ouch
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Charlie, either way you still got to go out in the 20 degree night at 3 am and change the tank.  One way you turn the selector valve on the regulator the other way you close one valve on the empty tank and open the other on the full tank.

The way I suggested is what I did with 3 propane tanks when I lived full time on a boat....for 25 years and never had a failure.
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Originally posted by Bill-J

Charlie, either way you still got to go out in the 20 degree night at 3 am and change the tank.  One way you turn the selector valve on the regulator the other way you close one valve on the empty tank and open the other on the full tank.

The way I suggested is what I did with 3 propane tanks when I lived full time on a boat....for 25 years and never had a failure.

Not so, Bill. With the automatic valves you connect both tanks and select one. When that tank runs empty the valve automatically switches to the other. A red flag is set on the empty tank so you know next morning that it ran dry during the night. Simply switch the selector, disconnect the empty and refill at your convenience, reconnect it and you're good to go until the next time one runs out. If you're vigilant about checking the valve you're never out of propane and you're guaranteed to use all the gas in each tank before refilling it.
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Originally posted by Bill-J

Charlie, either way you still got to go out in the 20 degree night at 3 am and change the tank.  One way you turn the selector valve on the regulator the other way you close one valve on the empty tank and open the other on the full tank.

The way I suggested is what I did with 3 propane tanks when I lived full time on a boat....for 25 years and never had a failure.
 
 
"Auto Change Over"... if I am out a 3am and 20 degrees, it's because of the dogs.. not the loss of heat.
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I stand corrected.  The only ones I have seen had a manually selected valve but then it has been years since I built and lived on my boat.
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