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Topic Closedadding propane tanks - Event Date: 04 Jan 2015 - 06 Jun 2015

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    Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 6:27pm
I vote for one 30lb tank.  Changed mine early least year, and I still have about a third tank left after 4 trips with it. I also purchased a Y-splitter for the tank so i could also grill from it on my Weber.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 11:06pm
On a three-week trip boondocking, I just throw an extra 20 pd. propane tank in the back of the pickup.  One on the pod, one in the truck, and a smaller one for the grill.   That way, I can leave the extra 20 pounder at home on briefer trips of say a week with the small grill tank as a backup.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 7:35pm
Originally posted by ron_whitt

I was thinking of adding a second tank, but a friend of mine said, why carry the extra weight all the time. When you know you will need a second just bring one with you and exchange when your first one is almost empty. Seemed like a good idea, what do you think Mark?


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 10:47am
Papabear, 
I am going to replace my 20lb propane tank with an Aluminum 30 lb tank. t will fit into the same place as my 20 lb tank. They are a little expensive bit lighter than a steel tank & they weather better.
I believe it will cost me $180 for the tank & $60 for an internal guage which displays the propane level in the tank.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 10:43am
I was thinking of adding a second tank, but a friend of mine said, why carry the extra weight all the time. When you know you will need a second just bring one with you and exchange when your first one is almost empty. Seemed like a good idea, what do you think Mark?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 9:03am
Many people have added dual tanks. The model number doesn't matter, they all have the same tongue area.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 12:10am
 Has anyone tried to set up their 178 with more than one tank? 
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