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11-29-2018, 05:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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I put new OPD valves in my aluminum cylinders for not much money, painted them up nice and filled them for a couple of years before anyone bothered to look for the certification. When they did look they stamped some numbers in them for me for free and filled em’ up.
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12-07-2018, 08:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 25' FB Classic
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 850
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I had my aluminum tanks re certified in Lake City Colorado last September for FREE. Yup installed new sticker good for five more years. FREE. Aluminum is better lighter, will not rust.
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12-12-2018, 12:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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I need to find one of those places that recert for free. There are scammers around that will take you for all they can.
Perry
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12-12-2018, 12:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 25' Sovereign
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by perryg114
I need to find one of those places that recert for free. There are scammers around that will take you for all they can.
Perry
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Do you have a co-op in the area?
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12-13-2018, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 25' FB Classic
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 850
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I call many different propane service company and found the cost from $50.00 a tank down to free. What a ripoff
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08-09-2020, 02:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 25' Flying Cloud
lake Wales
, Florida
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 104
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Where to purchase new aluminum 30 lb tanks?
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08-09-2020, 02:39 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 344
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The two propane canisters are significant contributors to tongue weight give their forward positioning. Aluminum are much lighter than steel. That would drive my thinking.
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08-09-2020, 02:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 25' Flying Cloud
lake Wales
, Florida
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 104
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Separate question. I am new to towing. I would like to keep my towing vehicle but I need to reduce tongue wt. by 150 lbs. I am switching out my 30 lbs for 20 lbs, and relocating my spare. Eventually, I will increase my tongue wt. but not for a year. 2 questions:
Source for aluminum tanks?
How to empty full 30 lbs tanks?
Mine are 2020 versions. Cannot find a way to transfer, nor a valve to allow me to empty in 10 hours. Mine have been emptying for a few hours, and it may take days. I wanted to find a way to fill my 20’s with my full 30’s. Would cost me more in parts than cost of gas. Not wild about dumping into atmosphere.
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08-09-2020, 05:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 16' Sport
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,596
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Why do you need to empty the 30s? If your not going to use them just put them up for sale on Craigslist or equivalent and sell them full.
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08-09-2020, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 25' International
Slidell
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,725
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhroberts
The two propane canisters are significant contributors to tongue weight give their forward positioning. Aluminum are much lighter than steel. That would drive my thinking.
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But steel is so much stronger the final weights are nearly the same. I note the aluminum tanks are 18 lb and steel is 19.
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08-09-2020, 06:44 PM
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#51
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Rivet Master
2018 25' International
Slidell
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,725
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flathead1984
Separate question. I am new to towing. I would like to keep my towing vehicle but I need to reduce tongue wt. by 150 lbs. I am switching out my 30 lbs for 20 lbs, and relocating my spare. Eventually, I will increase my tongue wt. but not for a year. 2 questions:
Source for aluminum tanks?
How to empty full 30 lbs tanks?
Mine are 2020 versions. Cannot find a way to transfer, nor a valve to allow me to empty in 10 hours. Mine have been emptying for a few hours, and it may take days. I wanted to find a way to fill my 20’s with my full 30’s. Would cost me more in parts than cost of gas. Not wild about dumping into atmosphere.
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As mentioned aluminum won't help you much. What's your tow vehicle and why the tongue limit? Maybe we can address that some too. Towing stability is generally highest at 15% tongue weight. you need to make sure you have a way to manage increase in sway tendency if you lower tongue weight.
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08-09-2020, 08:39 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 28' Land Yacht
Chapel Hill
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 175
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My research indicates a 6 pound per tank difference for 30 lb tanks (aluminum vs steel). I’ve also considered switching to 20 lb al tanks to save about 9 lbs per tank + 10 lbs less propane for about 38 lb difference, mostly on the tongue. Instead I ordered 30 lb aluminum’s and will save a bit more than 10 pounds. I’m a pilot and built an airplane... one thing I learned is that weight all adds up.
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Originally Posted by BayouBiker
But steel is so much stronger the final weights are nearly the same. I note the aluminum tanks are 18 lb and steel is 19.
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08-09-2020, 09:12 PM
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#53
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Rivet Master
2018 25' International
Slidell
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,725
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Aluminum tanks sure look nice, especially polished. I didn't find any weighing less than 18 lbs but if you found some at 13lbs that meet certification that's great. Taking weight off the trailer is always good and unless you have a compelling reason, targeting 15% tongue weight is most stable.
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08-10-2020, 08:50 AM
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Perpetually Perplexed
Mobile Rail Bunkhouse
Farmington
, MO
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 109
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Semi-related question, what’s the advantage of the tank cover? Is it just aesthetic?
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08-10-2020, 09:15 AM
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#56
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flathead1984
Where to purchase new aluminum 30 lb tanks?
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Vintage Trailer Supply
Shari
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08-10-2020, 09:18 AM
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#57
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krek
Semi-related question, what’s the advantage of the tank cover? Is it just aesthetic?
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It's aesthetic (mostly on newer models) & keeps the tanks cleaner.
Shari
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08-10-2020, 09:24 AM
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#58
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Rivet Master
1989 29' Land Yacht
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,804
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Horizontal propane tank info
Horizontal propane tank
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09-19-2022, 04:26 PM
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New Member
1971 31' Sovereign
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2021
Posts: 4
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Anyone have any Lennox 30lb alum propane tanks for sale for 71 Sovereign land yacht in the Phoenix area?? Please send me a private message so we can work out the details. THANX Dave
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