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03-28-2017, 06:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
, Florida
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Size of Propane Tanks
Hi everyone. I know this will seem like a silly question but for the life of me I can't seem to find the size of my propane tanks in my owners manual. We have a 2005 International CCD. Bedroom in the back. The tanks are either 20 or 30lbs. My tanks are outdated and I need to replace them. I just don't want to risk ordering the wrong size tanks. Thanks in advance. -John
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03-28-2017, 06:29 PM
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That trailer came from the factory with 30 pound steel tanks.
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03-28-2017, 06:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
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Thanks Overland63. Much appreciated. Other than Amazon, which I believe sells a generic brand tank are all tanks pretty much the same?
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03-28-2017, 06:37 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
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Have you taken the tanks to a propane dealer and they failed inspection? Or are you thinking of replacing them just because of their age? If they're not damaged or rusted they can be recertified pretty cheaply.
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03-28-2017, 06:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
Have you taken the tanks to a propane dealer and they failed inspection? Or are you thinking of replacing them just because of their age? If they're not damaged or rusted they can be recertified pretty cheaply.
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They are original. One of the valves cannot be filled. They don't look too bad for their age. Also, we visit our daughter who lives in Canada and I thought I read on the forum that Canada's rules are stricter than ours so I didn't want to risk an issue getting them filled. -John
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03-28-2017, 06:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Geisen
They are original. One of the valves cannot be filled. They don't look too bad for their age. Also, we visit our daughter who lives in Canada and I thought I read on the forum that Canada's rules are stricter than ours so I didn't want to risk an issue getting them filled. -John
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Am I trying to be too safe?
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03-28-2017, 07:01 PM
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2012 27' Flying Cloud
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Geisen
Am I trying to be too safe?
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Is there such a thing?
If a reputable propane dealer can certify them, that's great. If not, it's $50-60 for a new one (empty) at your local big box store. That's about $5/year over its life...
Seems like cheap insurance to me - YMMV. [emoji3]
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03-28-2017, 07:13 PM
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1967 22' Safari
MILAN
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Propane tanks
You CAN have the old none functional valve(s) replaced and then have the tanks re-certified at a propane dealer. They will then comply with the requirements at the Canadian and Mexican borders. The cost to re-certify and replace valves is minimal and the dealer will also refill the tanks at the same time. I have had this done several times with old 20# tanks for my gas grills as well as my 40# tanks on my trailer. Hope this helps, Ed
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03-28-2017, 07:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Is there such a thing?
If a reputable propane dealer can certify them, that's great. If not, it's $50-60 for a new one (empty) at your local big box store. That's about $5/year over its life...
Seems like cheap insurance to me - YMMV. [emoji3]
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Thanks. Appreciate your response. I'm a little worried that new tanks may not be as good as the originals.
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03-28-2017, 07:17 PM
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Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
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Take your cylinders in for a recertification. If they fail, then they're problematic; buy new ones. If not, then use them. They'll be looking for excessive rust or pitting, any cracks in the weld around the collars, and, of course, leaks, especially around the valve.
Your cylinders are likely 30 pounders. To be sure, simply check the collar. The figure after WC will tell you the "water capacity" in pounds of the cylinder. Multiply that number by .42 to get the propane capacity of the cylinder in pounds.
Lynn
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03-28-2017, 07:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eubank
Take your cylinders in for a recertification. If they fail, then they're problematic; buy new ones. If not, then use them. They'll be looking for excessive rust or pitting, any cracks in the weld around the collars, and, of course, leaks, especially around the valve.
Your cylinders are likely 30 pounders. To be sure, simply check the collar. The figure after WC will tell you the "water capacity" in pounds of the cylinder. Multiply that number by .42 to get the propane capacity of the cylinder in pounds.
Lynn
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Thanks Lynn. Much appreciated. -John
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03-28-2017, 07:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
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Thanks to everyone for your quick and thorough responses. I now know I have 30# tanks and will take them in for re-certification before replacing them. Your help is sincerely appreciated. -John
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03-28-2017, 08:27 PM
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2012 27' Flying Cloud
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Let us know how it all goes and what you decide. Good luck!
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03-29-2017, 04:15 AM
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Chapin
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How much propane do you use? I was thinking of downsizing to 20 lb tanks to save a little weight. You can buy new 20's at Northern Tool, Tractor Supply, Walmart etc, for about $40-50. That may be about the same as retrofitting your old tanks, and the certification would be good for 12 years on new instead of 5 years on recerts. The tanks are supposed to conform to DOT standards, so a new tank from Walmart should be as good as a new tank from Amazon.
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03-29-2017, 08:04 AM
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2000 30' Excella
Toledo
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If you replace them buy Aluminum tanks vintage trailer supply sells them quit reasonable .
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03-29-2017, 11:08 AM
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2019 25' Flying Cloud
Sequim
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodfox45
If you replace them buy Aluminum tanks vintage trailer supply sells them quit reasonable .
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Is there an advantage to Aluminum tanks? Weight?
Thanks.
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03-29-2017, 11:25 AM
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2016 27' Flying Cloud
Olympia
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As Woodfox states, propane tanks also are made out of aluminum, whose advantage is that the tanks don't rust & don't need painting, but they cost multiples of what steel tanks cost. A 30 lb aluminum tank at Vintage Trailer is $180 vs. $50-60 for steel.
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03-29-2017, 11:53 AM
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1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
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Two 20 pound propane tanks when full weigh about 70 pounds. Not a big deal. 30 pound tanks when full weigh about 105 pounds. Again not a big deal since the weight is shared by the trailer axle(s) and TV.
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03-29-2017, 12:04 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
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Aluminum is much more expensive, but they sure look cool. A couple of months ago, VTS had a sale on them, so we picked up a pair of them to replace our steel tanks.
Lynn
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03-29-2017, 12:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
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Propane tanks
Were these steel or aluminum? If steel, then all above information holds. If they're aluminum, I'd SURELY have them reconditioned.
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