propane tank

Hi there---I'm a definite newbie for rving and for the r-pod so I probably will be using this forum a lot!  Can anyone tell me how you refill the propane tank--It seems you have to disconnect the regulator to take the cover off of the tank--is this right?  thanks

there is a large black knob that screws into the top of the propane tan.  With a hose connected to it.  Turn off the tank and unscrew the black knob.  Then undo the hold downs and lift the tank off.  An empty tank weighs around 16 lbs, and holds around 16 pounds of propane.  you might be advised to watch for 5 gal tanks on sale for around $25 or30 and pick up a spare.  Then take it to a gas station that also sells propane.  After the tank is filled, don't tip it over as the pickup tube might freeze, or so I have been told.  Some places sell a prefilled tank on an exchange basis. some of their tanks look pretty beat up so I prefer to reuse mine. And some of them don't fill the tanks as full.

Tanks are requalified 12 years after original manufacture date and every 5 years after that, Blue Rhino and Amerigas are excellent and selling only qualified tanks. If I see an empty tank for sale at a garage sale I buy it as a deposit tank for a prequalified tank. Nobody checks on the turn in side.

Can you post a photo? I can't imagine that replacing a tank would be that difficult. It's a common operation.

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.