lp tanks
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Topic: lp tanks
Posted By: 21grandma
Subject: lp tanks
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 8:46pm
 Can the 20 gal lp tank be replaced with a 30 gal? Our son has one from his old camper.
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 7:50am
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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. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 8:53am
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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. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 9:44am
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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. ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 9:57am
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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. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:10am
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$11 for a refill, wow. I need to go to Costco! ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:16am
That is in Canada last summer. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 1:34pm
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I just refilled a tank at Costco - $11.50 including tax. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 1:56pm
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man, what's going on up there in Canada...........you guys have it made in the shade with these lp re-fill prices ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 2:29pm
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Yes a 30 pound tank will mount just fine. Been running one for three years. Didn't have to change a thing. ------------- |