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voisj
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Topic: Dual LP Tank Mod Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 10:47am |
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SLOPODMODS
John&Sue,SLO,CA
2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost
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TheBum
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Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 10:21am |
I suggested to my wife that we go to a 30-lb tank and she gave me the same argument as going with two 2000W generators instead of a single 3000W: weight of a single unit. With dual 20-lb tanks, you're only lifting 37 lbs at a time at most; with a 30-lb tank, you're lifting up to 55 lbs.
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Suds' 179
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Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 9:43am |
Thanks for replies - pretty much my thoughts from the get-go. Guess I'll go with the 30 lb tank now and make modification on my own later. Best to all!
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Barb & Steve
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2017 Toyota Hilander
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texman
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Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 9:03am |
sounds like they are taking the "easy way out" and don't want to do the work. It will fit after you remove the existing mounting. I used an angle grinder to cut the welds and then mounted the new base with bolts (no welding, all cold steel work) Up to you, but it is one of the easier modes and with an auto switching regulator, you will use the entire contents of propane and will know for sure when to replace the empty tank.
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furpod
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Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 8:59am |
Originally posted by Suds' 179
Just bought a 2017 r-pod 179; says says not enough room on the hitch for dual LP - he's providing a 30 lb tank instead. Will that suffice? 2017 R-Pod 179 2017 Toyota Hilander |
Whoever told you there isn't room for dual tanks is wrong, as proven by hundreds of owners who have done it. All Pod tongues are created equal. So if one can do it, all can. Heck there are two or three dual tank installations shown in this very thread.. A 30lb tank is bigger then a 20, so it's "better" then a single 20, yes.
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Suds' 179
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Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 8:56am |
Just bought a 2017 r-pod 179; says says not enough room on the hitch for dual LP - he's providing a 30 lb tank instead. Will that suffice? 2017 R-Pod 179 2017 Toyota Hilander
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TheBum
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Posted: 02 Feb 2017 at 1:38pm |
I'll have to evaluate what this will do to tongue weight to see if I want to attempt it.
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famepot
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Posted: 02 Feb 2017 at 11:05am |
If anybody in the Seattle area needs a single tank cover (black), I'll give you mine.
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furpod
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Posted: 01 Feb 2017 at 4:46pm |
Originally posted by famepot
Cover is easy to remove. I have a bungee cord strapped through the tabs on the bottom of the cover and under the cross bar. The cover just lifts off. |
we roll with just a single bungee under the lid going around the top of the mount and back.. over 10,000 miles, no issues.
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famepot
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Posted: 01 Feb 2017 at 11:20am |
Cover is easy to remove. I have a bungee cord strapped through the tabs on the bottom of the cover and under the cross bar. The cover just lifts off.
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