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grizwalsh
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Topic: propane tank Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 3:44pm |
Hi there---I'm a definite newbie for rving and for the r-pod so I probably will be using this forum a lot! Can anyone tell me how you refill the propane tank--It seems you have to disconnect the regulator to take the cover off of the tank--is this right? thanks
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 3:48pm |
Depends on your model and year. Mine has a small wing nut in the back of the cover, I remove that, the cover comes right off. Then I release the nut on the tank holder. Then just unscrew connector from tank and its loose. It sounds like alot but takes a minute to do.
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john in idaho
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 3:55pm |
there is a large black knob that screws into the top of the propane tan. With a hose connected to it. Turn off the tank and unscrew the black knob. Then undo the hold downs and lift the tank off. An empty tank weighs around 16 lbs, and holds around 16 pounds of propane. you might be advised to watch for 5 gal tanks on sale for around $25 or30 and pick up a spare. Then take it to a gas station that also sells propane. After the tank is filled, don't tip it over as the pickup tube might freeze, or so I have been told. Some places sell a prefilled tank on an exchange basis. some of their tanks look pretty beat up so I prefer to reuse mine. And some of them don't fill the tanks as full.
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 4:06pm |
Originally posted by john in idaho
An empty tank weighs around 16 lbs, and holds around 16 pounds of propane. you might be advised to watch for 5 gal tanks on sale for around $25 or30 and pick up a spare. Then take it to a gas station that also sells propane. After the tank is filled, don't tip it over as the pickup tube might freeze, or so I have been told. Some places sell a prefilled tank on an exchange basis. some of their tanks look pretty beat up so I prefer to reuse mine. And some of them don't fill the tanks as full. |
I refill them until they reach their expiration date. The ones we get are marked that they need re-certification after a particular date. I don't know what the life expectancy is; perhaps around 8 or 10 years? At that point, I will exchange the tank. All the ones that we've gotten this way look brand new (Blue Rhino or Amerigas).
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mcarter
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 4:27pm |
Tanks are requalified 12 years after original manufacture date and every 5 years after that, Blue Rhino and Amerigas are excellent and selling only qualified tanks. If I see an empty tank for sale at a garage sale I buy it as a deposit tank for a prequalified tank. Nobody checks on the turn in side.
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grizwalsh
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 5:07pm |
I have a 2018 177 and it does have a small wing nut on the back but it also has the regulator and hose hook-up to the trailer attached to the back of the cover on the inside--it looks like you have to detach the hose line going from the regulator to the trailer--I can do this but it doesn't look real handy
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TheBum
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 5:12pm |
Can you post a photo? I can't imagine that replacing a tank would be that difficult. It's a common operation.
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 5:42pm |
Yea --I know--have to get you a picture tomorrow--if I can figure that process out--thanks for responding
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 6:24pm |
Couple of things not covered above: 1) when disconnecting the line be advised that it is a left hand thread so turn knob clockwise to unscrew from the tank. 2) You will be a much better deal by NOT refilling your tank at either Blue Rhino, Amerigas or other places like them that exchange your tank. Around here you will pay about 26.00 for an exchange at Blue Rhino and you only get a tank that is 75% full or 15 lbs of propane which will cost you about $ 1.73/ lb. By going to a hardware store, I just had mine filled in Elk Rapids, MI, you will get a "FILLED" propane tank, 20 lbs, and I payed $ 13.99 for it which figures to a cost of just under $ 0.70/lb or about 60% cheaper. What you pay may vary by location but I guarantee that you will definitely get a better deal at your local hardware store, plus you get to keep your tank, not get someone else's that may have issues with it.
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Posted: 30 Apr 2018 at 8:01pm |
Originally posted by jato
Couple of things not covered above: 1) when disconnecting the line be advised that it is a left hand thread so turn knob clockwise to unscrew from the tank. 2) You will be a much better deal by NOT refilling your tank at either Blue Rhino, Amerigas or other places like them that exchange your tank. Around here you will pay about 26.00 for an exchange at Blue Rhino and you only get a tank that is 75% full or 15 lbs of propane which will cost you about $ 1.73/ lb. By going to a hardware store, I just had mine filled in Elk Rapids, MI, you will get a "FILLED" propane tank, 20 lbs, and I payed $ 13.99 for it which figures to a cost of just under $ 0.70/lb or about 60% cheaper. What you pay may vary by location but I guarantee that you will definitely get a better deal at your local hardware store, plus you get to keep your tank, not get someone else's that may have issues with it.
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Hmmm... The disconnect on our tank is a right-hand thread. This the the big knurled knob that screws onto the outside threads on the tank. If you attach via the internal threads, I believe you're right that it is left-hand threads. Also, I only go to Blue Rhino or Amerigas when the tank is due for re-certification. Otherwise I fill it at any of the local places that fill with propane by the gallon.
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