lp tank capacity

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   With ODP valves, you can only fill portable LP tanks to 85% of their stated weight.  17lbs for a 20lb tank, and about 25.5lbs for a 30lb tank.  I chose to install two 20lb tanks because each are a little lighter in weight, they aren't as tall, and I wanted to put in a different (dual) regulator as the OEM one pinged loudly.  The dual smaller tanks also give me 34lbs total rather than the 25lbs from a single 30 tank. When one tank is empty I can go and refill it while still having LP from the other.

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Tidalwave4455 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Location: minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 57	Topic: lp tank capacity Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 11:03am
	With ODP valves, you can only fill portable LP tanks to 85% of their stated weight. 17lbs for a 20lb tank, and about 25.5lbs for a 30lb tank. I chose to install two 20lb tanks because each are a little lighter in weight, they aren't as tall, and I wanted to put in a different (dual) regulator as the OEM one pinged loudly. The dual smaller tanks also give me 34lbs total rather than the 25lbs from a single 30 tank. When one tank is empty I can go and refill it while still having LP from the other.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 4:28am
	A lot depends on your "style" or method of camping, regarding your propane consumption. For example, I just filled both of my tanks before my 7 days out a couple of weeks ago. I bought my camper in late March of 2010 and this was the first fill. So, in nearly 2 full seasons of camping, I had used one and 1/2 tanks of propane. I have 2 - 20lbs tanks. In my case, 2 - 30 lbs tanks would be way overkill, as I could actually get by one one 20lbs (most of the time); just filling at the beginning of the season. Two 20lbs tanks are more than I need, but nice to have. With that said, most of my camping is at State Parks; most of the time with electric available. I just don't use much propane. I don't cook inside, run the water heater & fridge on electric and, use a small electric heater. I am fortunate to have a propane company a couple of mile up the road, so refilling is not a big issue. However, in a pinch, there are several places (around the Indy area) where one can simply swap an empty 20lbs tank for a full one (gas stations, super markets, home improvement stores, etc.). All things considered, two 20lbs tanks fit well in my situation. During my week out (all with no hook ups), I did not empty one tank.

Camper Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913	Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 12:48am
	I will be ordering an Rpod in the spring and I will have the dealer equip it with 2, 20 lb or 5 gallon tanks with an auto cutover. When the first tank empties, the regulator will automatically switch to the second tank without interruption. The regulator we had on a camper years ago even had a red flag appear when the first tank was empty, alerting us to have the first refilled. A cheap investment when your camping and you run out of fuel for your heater in the middle of the night. Just a suggestion.
	Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

sfish Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Sep 2011 Location: Bloomington Mn. Online Status: Offline Posts: 134	Posted: 29 Oct 2011 at 9:07pm
	Bring along a spare tank and if you need it you will have it and if you dont leave it at home next time. I always have a backup tank at home after ruining a good meal when we had company over a few years back. I dont worry about running out anymore.
	sjf

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 29 Oct 2011 at 8:57pm
	Even in cold weather one 20 pound tank will last you 3 days with the heater set warm, and the fridge on propane mode. Some add a 2nd 20 pound tank to get through a cold week, some add a 30 pound tank and are more sparing with the heat to get through a week, some add two of them.
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dsmiths Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866	Posted: 29 Oct 2011 at 8:07pm
	Here comes another Newbie question, I think our 172 has a 20 lb propane cylinder, this said, the weight of the tank minus the actual gas is like 9 lbs or so, why does my gas grill have a 30 lb cylinder and can you put a single larger tank on, or is it better to put 2 smaller ones on, Bear with me, I am just trying to learn before we get out and get caught "with our britches down" thanks for any help, I think short term we are going to be doing 1 to 3 day adventures and the one cylinder should not be a problem in warmer weather, but just thinking.
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