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03-29-2016, 08:40 AM
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Propane Tank upgrade
Last year we had a cold week and I turned the furnace on for the overnight, by morning the trailer was very cold. Found out the tank I had turned on must have been low on fuel and ran out overnight. Just found this at Sam's for $29 and got 2 new tanks with gauges so will always know how much fuel is there. I have tried the add on ones but there wasn't enough room in the compartment to see them good and these being built on the tank didn't have that problem.
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03-29-2016, 08:50 AM
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I've got 2 of those, they work really well.
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03-29-2016, 07:32 PM
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We swapped ours last year when we saw these at Sam's Club. Our Clipper 17FQ only has one tank so having a tank with a gauge was a no-brainer.
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03-29-2016, 08:24 PM
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I have Viking cylinders. Can see liquid propane right through them. Very light too. Only a few pounds empty.
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03-29-2016, 11:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beachcamper
I have Viking cylinders. Can see liquid propane right through them. Very light too. Only a few pounds empty.
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Those are nice.
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03-30-2016, 08:00 AM
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I haven't been able to find these at a price that I can afford
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03-30-2016, 08:07 AM
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What's the cost for a 30lb cylinder? And where is the best place to buy them at.
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03-30-2016, 09:42 AM
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Check on the web. I like more capacity with less weight and the ability to see what is inside.
Don't let anyone know you got them though, some folks think their evil.
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03-30-2016, 11:59 AM
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Prices for those composite cylinders are outrageous.
$167.50 for a 20 pounder.
Viking Fiberglass Propane Tanks
vs.
$33 for a standard steel 20 pounder
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomat...9791/202034840
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03-30-2016, 12:24 PM
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A little camp store here in Charleston has the 20 pounders for around $100. You need to shop around. Viking will sell them direct but at a premium so they don't compete with their retailers.
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03-30-2016, 12:25 PM
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$167.50 - $33.00 = $134.50. You can buy a lot of propane (or other things) for that amount of money!
The gas gauge one is $48.50: https://jet.com/product/detail/dbe43...FZE0aQodVUIB5Q
$167.50 - $48.50 = $119.00. You can still buy a lot of propane.
Unless you're really pushing your tongue weight or you REALLY need to see the exact level in your tank, the Viking cylinders seem pretty cost-prohibitive to me.
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03-30-2016, 03:38 PM
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The gauge one I got from Sam's was only $29 and the weight of it empty wasn't more than 10 lbs and still is no more than the originals weight.
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03-30-2016, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark0224
The gauge one I got from Sam's was only $29 and the weight of it empty wasn't more than 10 lbs and still is no more than the originals weight.
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I think I paid even less than that, it wasn't but a few dollars more than a regular 20 pounder.
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03-30-2016, 04:30 PM
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Propane Tank upgrade
I had the dealer include a pair when we bought our trailer.
The part about them not exploding was a good selling point for me.
Oh, it was $299 for the pair, plus the special rack for them to ride on the tongue.
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03-30-2016, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkyB
I had the dealer include a pair when we bought our trailer.
The part about them not exploding was a good selling point for me.
Oh, it was $299 for the pair, plus the special rack for them to ride on the tongue.
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I forgot about the additional safety feature.
Yes they are more expensive.
I figure the cost difference can aways be offset by carrying a cheaper widget or ....?
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03-30-2016, 06:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkyB
I had the dealer include a pair when we bought our trailer.
The part about them not exploding was a good selling point for me.
Oh, it was $299 for the pair, plus the special rack for them to ride on the tongue.
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What is the expected duration of life for these?
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03-30-2016, 06:35 PM
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15 years, according to Viking's website.
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03-30-2016, 06:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chpence1
Check on the web. I like more capacity with less weight and the ability to see what is inside.
Don't let anyone know you got them though, some folks think their evil.
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What does this mean? 
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03-31-2016, 07:08 AM
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In previous discussions some folks views, regarding new composite propane tanks, we're incredibly negative.
Sorry if I offended anyone.
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03-31-2016, 08:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chpence1
In previous discussions some folks views, regarding new composite propane tanks, we're incredibly negative.
Sorry if I offended anyone.
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Thanks, I had missed other discussions concerning composites and was confused.
Any application of technology that deviates from the norm is going to attract it's naysayers.
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