LITEPHIL
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Has anyone gone from the 33 lb tanks down to the smaller 20 lb tanks? It's so easy to just swap the smaller ones out at just about anywhere.
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opnspaces
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I have not but it should be an easy swap. The only things i see as a possible stumbling block is the length of the pigtails might require you to remount them lower. Also you might have to do some work to adjust the hold down bracket. But other than that they should work fine.
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mleekamp
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You could also carry 1 extra 20lb tank for just such a need. Instead of replacing the 33's, use a 20 and a 33, and replace the 20 as needed.
I don't know, there are many ways to do it. Years ago, on our Salem TT, we had 2 - 20's since new. I added a third to storage, and could rotate out as needed. Different, but just a thought.
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2112
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I'm considering it after my two 30's expire next year. One 30 pounder lasts us over a year.
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Our current rig came with 20# tanks. Even in cold weather, we typically get a month or more on a tank.
We do usually get them filled. By filling, you get 20# of propane instead of the swap places that typically give you 15# of propane in a 20# bottle. And the fill is typically cheaper than the swap.
The exception is when a tank ages out. Then we swap for a newer tank and go back to filling.
The supports might require some minor modifications but shouldn't be anything complicated or expensive.
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ktmrfs
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recently I filled a 30lb tank cost was less than a 20lb tank swap and the tank swaps you get aren't even filled to allowed capacity, They underfill. Basically double the propane for less money.
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LITEPHIL
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I guess I'll stay with the larger tanks for now. I had one empty and when I filled it, I had him stop at 6.8 gal and it was $28.00. I went all summer with around 5 trips 4 or 5 days long on one tank. One tank lasted a pretty long time.
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APT
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I use one tank at a time. When one is empty, I switch and refill before the next trip. That has always been enough time to find a cheaper filling location.
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Bmach
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2112 wrote:I'm considering it after my two 30's expire next year. One 30 pounder lasts us over a year.
Save yourself some money just get your tanks recertified. Way cheaper than buying new tanks.
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p38fln
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How do yo get 30# tanks certified? Ours are from 1990. We've mostly been using 20# tanks but when it gets below freezing the camper can easily burn a tank a day.
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