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07-25-2017, 10:26 AM
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Propane Fills on the Road
Are there any chain truck stops or gas stations who routinely have propane fills available? I am going across country and this is the first time I am using a propane generator. I am freaking out that I will need a fill and it will be a nightmare to find one. I am taking our dogs so will need to run the generator at least in the afternoons to keep the dogs in the rear cool. I have a 24 ft Isata 3.
Thank you for any insight! 
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07-25-2017, 10:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kstreet1
Are there any chain truck stops or gas stations who routinely have propane fills available? I am going across country and this is the first time I am using a propane generator. I am freaking out that I will need a fill and it will be a nightmare to find one. I am taking our dogs so will need to run the generator at least in the afternoons to keep the dogs in the rear cool. I have a 24 ft Isata 3.
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This thread may help:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...day-76719.html
and this one;
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ng-133760.html
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07-25-2017, 10:30 AM
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07-26-2017, 04:46 PM
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Most of the Flying J's have propane and can refill your RV, they are open 24 hours. Their refilling stations are near the RV refueling lanes.
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07-26-2017, 05:16 PM
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Pilot/FlyingJ's ,Camping World, almost any campground you stop at, Home Depot, Lowe's. Just take your pick
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07-26-2017, 05:22 PM
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Home Depot and Lowes typically do not fill propane; they just do exchanges.
However Ace/True Value hardware stores typically do. As does Tractor Supply.
Most campgrounds fill, but if you're worried about your generator- you may not be stopping at one.
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07-31-2017, 07:44 AM
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One of our favorite phone apps is called Allstays. it has a plethora of RVing functions one of which includes locations for propane.
While it might take a little preparation we have only run out of propane once when I forgot to check. Naturally it was on a Sunday and it was below freezing with most places closed. We found a Flying J down the road and had 2 full tanks within an hour.
I'm better at checking now.
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07-31-2017, 08:00 AM
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07-31-2017, 08:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Home Depot and Lowes typically do not fill propane; they just do exchanges.
However Ace/True Value hardware stores typically do. As does Tractor Supply.
Most campgrounds fill, but if you're worried about your generator- you may not be stopping at one.
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Huh?
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07-31-2017, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rockfordroo
Huh?
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If the OP is worried about fuel for their generator, they may not be staying at campgrounds (and thus wouldn't get propane from it).
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07-31-2017, 08:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
If the OP is worried about fuel for their generator, they may not be staying at campgrounds (and thus wouldn't get propane from it).
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I'm sure campgrounds will still sell you propane even if you're not staying there.
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07-31-2017, 09:33 AM
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Never been anywhere in the US that I couldn't readily find a propane refill. Usually takes about a minute to find by using Google or asking a local.
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07-31-2017, 09:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
If the OP is worried about fuel for their generator, they may not be staying at campgrounds (and thus wouldn't get propane from it).
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Got it. I'm a little slow this morning; hadn't had my coffee yet!
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07-31-2017, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JayArras
I'm sure campgrounds will still sell you propane even if you're not staying there.
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Yup, agreed. But I wouldn't pay campground markup without doing it solely for the convenience.
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07-31-2017, 10:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
Got it. I'm a little slow this morning; hadn't had my coffee yet!
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Nah- took me like 6 re-readings to figure out WTH I was saying.
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07-31-2017, 10:18 AM
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Kasual Kamper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Yup, agreed. But I wouldn't pay campground markup without doing it solely for the convenience.
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Actually, I have found campground propane refill prices to be better than some other places I have locally, especially the swap-tank places.
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07-31-2017, 10:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayArras
Actually, I have found campground propane refill prices to be better than some other places I have locally, especially the swap-tank places.
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Interesting. I try to stick to Tractor Supply or Ace Hardware- they seem to generally be the cheapest. But, I've been burned a couple of times that their propane guy is off that day or they have the propane tank + pump but can't use it for (insert reason).
Gas station propane is typically the worst, price-wise.
In other news, I'm off today for some campground propane.
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07-31-2017, 10:41 AM
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She is in a class C so she needs a fill , not a bottle exchange.
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09-08-2017, 09:10 AM
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Loves, Flying J and any truck stop is your best bet. We've always used those but only need to fill about once a season so don't need to worry. We have a 16 gal on board tank and stay at mostly sites with electric. Gen runs on gasoline.
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