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Old 03-21-2017, 08:00 PM   #1
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Increasing Propane Capacity

Hi All - We boondock frequently with our 2015 Voltage 3800, and when the weather is cold, we'll go thru a 7.5 ga propane tank in about 3.5 nights. So, after the 6th night, we have to go into town to get at least 1 of the 2 tanks refilled. Has anyone installed larger tanks, or additional tanks, or found a safe way to store a 3rd tank for backup? Thanks in advance!
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Old 03-22-2017, 12:00 AM   #2
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You could go 40# or carry a spare tank or two in the bed of the truck, just make sure you secure them.

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sometimes we camp in the cold and have thought about this... 40lbs tank on my rig would require cutting and re-welding the bracket on the frame. can't justify doing that. + 30 lb'ers are lighter, so at least there is some kind of trade off... the only thing i could come up with was to go to a 100lbs tank. heavy , but , no need to lift it =, up ,and in....
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Another thing I have seen is if weight is a concern is to go to aluminum or polymer tanks. You would still have to rework the brackets. I don't think you would have to change too much out to go to the 40# aluminum or steel. We used to swap between 30 and 40 on our Airstream, the only thing I recall doing was getting a longer rod for the upright. Aluminum 40 tanks are expensive but we were concerned with weight. I full 100# tank weighs in at close to 170#, and gives you roughly 24 gallons of LP.

I am waiting for them to restock the small polymer tanks. I want a 11# to use for our grill and stove when we are camping. Still lugging a 20# around in a milk crate.

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sometimes we camp in the cold and have thought about this... 40lbs tank on my rig would require cutting and re-welding the bracket on the frame. can't justify doing that. + 30 lb'ers are lighter, so at least there is some kind of trade off... the only thing i could come up with was to go to a 100lbs tank. heavy , but , no need to lift it =, up ,and in....
The 100# tank is heavy when empty as it is. It has to be lifted into the truck for transport to be filled and then has to be unloaded to be filled, propane dealers want them on the scales or out of the truck.
If memory serves me the full tank is around 125# so it will have to come out of the truck to be put in service.
I have one and it's a fight but it's better than many trips to town for gas.
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