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96 u295 propane tank

My guru buddy asked for our help for a Foretravel customer with a 96 U295 with propane furnaces.

Tank may be leaking and is full of oil that he thinks came from it's use in Mexico for four years.

Almost full width large tank.  Owner would be happy with a smaller tank if that's all that's available.

Any info/ help for the 295 owner?

Thanks bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #1
MOT took mine out. Was fine when removed. Check with Eric Barnes at MOT for price and availability
Tim Fiedler    2000  Foretravel U-320 4010
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna 185 on Aerocet 3500 straight floats. (1/4 share)
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #2
Any full service Propane dealer can empty, remove & install smaller tank. The only thing to keep in mind is if coach is every in cold weather requiring propane furnace almost continuous running, even the big tank will be appreciated and empty quickly. Furnace can 'eat' propane.

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #3
Water heater can also eat a large amount of propane depending on your habits, but a hot rod while plugged in and motor aide heater, can help.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #4
one advantage to an aquahot, easy on propane!!!
Tim Fiedler    2000  Foretravel U-320 4010
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna 185 on Aerocet 3500 straight floats. (1/4 share)
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #5
Bob. Mexican propane is not available as it is butane, and I have been using it for 8 yrs in my 295 and no issues. I fill up every year in Mexico as I do with diesel as I want the sulphur.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft.
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #6
Tim was it a big tank? Being as you have a u320 I assume it was the oem 19?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4


Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #8
The U320 LP tanks are 17 gallon tanks.  The U295 tanks are much bigger, maybe 42 gal.  I replaced my 17 gal tank with a 2.25 gallon (11 lb) tank. It runs my cook top for about 4 months.  I also have a spare.  I can run my grill and my fire pit from them as well.  I just take the tank to get refilled, no need to drive the coach anywhere.

An LP tank that has ever had any LP in it can be removed and emptied but to transport it using a public transport company requires a hazardous material carrier and all of the appropriate paperwork.

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #9
An LP tank that has ever had any LP in it can be removed and emptied but to transport it using a public transport company requires a hazardous material carrier and all of the appropriate paperwork.
Sad the AHJ's  have never heard of nitrogen being inert. Kills the fire triangle. How is it that "zeros" can multiply?


Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #10
How does he know it's full of oil?
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #11
It squirted all over him
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #12
C Bob, find it hard to understand how it was FULL of oil,  or do you mean the piping drop was full of oil (which is its job to collect it there).
Your  Guru was silly to open the tank line up as that could cause trouble. There is a proper way to clean out a tank and is not something a non licenced person  should do, in my opinion. He must have done that to be able to asertain it was FULL of oil, rather than a normal amount that collects over the years.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft.
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #13
Sounds like at this point he is cheaper off just getting another tank.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #14
Yes he is looking for a replacement as the coach came in with zero pressure.  He is assuming a leak
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #15
My buddy was impressed by Foretravel as they called him back and gave him complete info on where to buy a replacement if needed.  They are all electric and stock no propane tanks anymore.  He may dismount and drain it but the fluid smells strongly
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #16
5 years ago, we had a very interesting (at least to me) discussion about "propane oil" and the reports of finding it in motorhome tanks and lines.  In case any newbies are curious or interested in this arcane subject, here is the link:

No propane oil
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"It goes without saying..."

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #17
Remember that this coach spent four  years in Mexico being refilled with butane from Mexican trucks. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #18
Thanks Chuck for reviving that old thread. I wonder if at different pressures or temperatures if that oil floats on top of the lpg and oil covered localized boiling nearest the lpg outlet launches oil particles that get sucked into the tank vapor connection. Generator, water heater, and a big barbecue could cause some pretty good localized boiling nearest the tank outlet. Steam boilers launch water droplets at this same outlet location, travel up the pipe and are then propelled downwards into a large diameter header pipe where they separate and collect on the bottom of the large header and drained off.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 96 u295 propane tank

Reply #19
Here is the photos of the same coach from late 2016 I posted
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4