Generator - diesel versus propane?

[MikeA]

Originally Posted by bclemens

We're still looking at a larger tank...but the tank is 200lbs not including the extra weight of the propane.

Can't someone make a nice lightweight aluminum LP tank?

If the door was lowered, the step could be eliminated along with it's unbelievable weight.

I used my unit all summer long (6000 km, 3700 miles ) without the step and did not miss it. Oh and by the way, I have been on crutches since June due to some ankle surgery.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by bclemens

We're still looking at a larger tank...but the tank is 200lbs not including the extra weight of the propane.

Can't someone make a nice lightweight aluminum LP tank?

Someone makes a Dot approved spun fiberglass propane tank.
I will see if I can find the link for you.

Seems like there is a recall on the spun fiberglass tanks made by the Lite Cylinder Co, but here is another manufacturer of the newer composite tanks,

Composite LPG Cylinders - Hexagon Ragasco


http://litecylinder.com/Products/Details.aspx?id=2

http://www.uscgboating.org/news/defa...?ArticleId=704