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    Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 8:46pm
QuestionCan the 20 gal lp tank be replaced with a 30 gal? Our son has one from his old camper.
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 7:50am
Yes, absolutely. The 30 pound tank will fit in the holder without problem. You may have to replace the tiedown strap with a longer one, tho. And, of course, the tank cover (if your dealer provided one) will have to be replaced.

When you say 'old one', don't forget that a tank is only certified for 10 years of use. It is possible to get it recertified for another 5 years beyond that, but the cost is well on the way to purchasing a new tank.
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I just thought of something else.  The "older" style of tanks can no longer be used.  So you may be out of luck anyway.  Take the old tank to a place that fills them and they can tell you if you can use it or not.

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Do most of you re-fill your tank or just use trade-ins?  Just curious.  Trade-ins at wallymart are $17.95, not sure how much a re-fill is?  I thought I read somewhere though in a prior post that you actually get more gas from a re-fill vs a trade-in (pounds).  I do have the original pod tank, but have used refills as well. 
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I have done both. I have two tanks. The new one that came with the Pod and and one that I have traded a couple of times. It depends which is cheaper. There is a local store that puts trade ins on sale for $10. When they do I trade my older one. The new one I get filled at costco for $11. I take both tanks with me but I do not have a dual tank rig so I have to physically change over tanks. 
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$11 for a refill, wow.  I need to go to Costco!
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Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:16am
Originally posted by hogone

$11 for a refill, wow.  I need to go to Costco!


That is in Canada last summer.
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I just refilled a tank at Costco - $11.50 including tax.
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Posts: 1042 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 1:56pm
man, what's going on up there in Canada...........you guys have it made in the shade with these lp re-fill prices
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 2:29pm
Yes a 30 pound tank will mount just fine. Been running one for three years. Didn't have to change a thing.
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