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10-07-2019, 09:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 22' Bambi
2022 25' Globetrotter
St-Laurent
, Quebec
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 877
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LP tanks delivered purged?
Hello. Took delivery of an Airstream 2020 recently. Tanks weren’t filled. Went to a specialized propane place and they said they didn’t need purging before filling. I pressed and they insisted there was no need. Are new Airstream tanks already purged or somehow not needing it? Thanks for the info.
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10-07-2019, 10:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Safari FB SE
NW Oregon in a nice spot
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 879
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I have bought a number of tanks, and if you are getting something like Worthington or better then they can come purged. There will be a sticker of the fill valve or something. So yes it is a possibility.
And if they are going to fill your tanks why worry?
I would more wonder why the dealer didn't fill your tanks for you as a courtesy fill the first time out?
Regardless, enjoy your trailer and have fun!!!
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10-08-2019, 09:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 22' Bambi
2022 25' Globetrotter
St-Laurent
, Quebec
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 877
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bweybright
I have bought a number of tanks, and if you are getting something like Worthington or better then they can come purged. There will be a sticker of the fill valve or something. So yes it is a possibility.
And if they are going to fill your tanks why worry?
I would more wonder why the dealer didn't fill your tanks for you as a courtesy fill the first time out?
Regardless, enjoy your trailer and have fun!!!
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Yes, good question on the dealer. Their location is next to an oil pipeline and apparently that prevents them from storing/filling propane. They are otherwise a stellar dealer so I tend to buy the reason!
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10-08-2019, 10:03 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 30' Flying Cloud
Nashville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steilkurve
Hello. Took delivery of an Airstream 2020 recently. Tanks weren’t filled. Went to a specialized propane place and they said they didn’t need purging before filling. I pressed and they insisted there was no need. Are new Airstream tanks already purged or somehow not needing it? Thanks for the info.
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Cylinders come pre-purged from Worthington or Manchester. Airstream sources all of their's from Worthington so you are fine.
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10-08-2019, 11:05 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,675
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Hi
It is not uncommon for the tanks to be vented a bit while filling them. A lot depends on just how the "fill station" is set up. The same venting process will flush whatever is in the tank. It's just a screw on the valve .....
Bob
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10-08-2019, 11:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 226
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I recently purchased a 10 lb Aluminum tank that was shipped directly from Worthington and it was not purged. There was a sticker on it warning that it needed to be purged before filling.
I don't know about the steel tanks that come with Airstreams as to whether or not they are purged.
Cheers,
Bryan
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10-08-2019, 11:40 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,675
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blacklab
I recently purchased a 10 lb Aluminum tank that was shipped directly from Worthington and it was not purged. There was a sticker on it warning that it needed to be purged before filling.
I don't know about the steel tanks that come with Airstreams as to whether or not they are purged.
Cheers,
Bryan
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Hi
At least some Airstreams come with Worthington aluminum tanks ( = mine did). Since we don't know which RV the OP has, it's a bit tough to guess what kind of tank he might have.
Bob
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10-08-2019, 12:00 PM
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#8
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Rivet Master
2020 22' Bambi
2022 25' Globetrotter
St-Laurent
, Quebec
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 877
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LP tanks delivered purged?
Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle_bob
Hi
At least some Airstreams come with Worthington aluminum tanks ( = mine did). Since we don't know which RV the OP has, it's a bit tough to guess what kind of tank he might have.
Bob
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It’s a Bambi 2020 22FB.
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10-08-2019, 01:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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One of those delivery questions I wish I'd have asked.
"Are the propane tanks full?"
Here's how my walkthrough went, "Here's how you light the stove. Oops, it doesn't light, I hope those guys put propane in......Moving along, here's how the fridge ..."
In reality, the tanks did have propane. Lit with a gas match.
I'd think a reputable dealer would include it.
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10-08-2019, 02:52 PM
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#10
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Some tanks come labeled as ‘vacuum purged’. That’s only good for six months after manufacturing date.
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