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Propane Tanks

Is there any value in the propane tank from our 2003 U320? We installed a residential refrigerator and I disconnected the propane line to the cooktop, so no need for the propane tank anymore.

What have people done with them?

Thank you, Ed
2003 U320 4010 - SOLD
2014 RAM 1500 Ecodiesel

Re: Propane Tanks

Reply #1 –
Makes a fine fish cooker.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #2 –
Theoretically yes, but practically no. Very little goes wrong with those things, so it is unlikely that anyone would ever need a replacement. A possible buyer might be someone with a smaller tank who has the space for your larger one. How would you get it to them, though? Those things aren't light, nor are they all that cooperative in coming out (or going back in).

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Reply #3 –
Ed, some people( Roger for one) still has propane cook top but he replaced his propane tank with a 6 lb unit and used the empty space for additional batteries.  I am considering doing that also.  Roger stated they can get (I think) about 3 months on a 6lb bottle with just using cook top and they carry another 6 lb tank in basement if they run out.  we only have cooktop on propane currently, that is reason I am looking to removing our tank.
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #4 –
I would sell it in the tiny house, schoolie community. Bet there are strong buyers. Also in the ice fishing, remote living communities. Look for preppers they might like smaller tank that can allow long usage, yet be refillable from a bulk tank. Ag community would like for weed burner usage.
It has good value. Try to see what replacement value is for new. Adjust selling price. Throw it on craigslist, letitgo, Ebay etc.
1999 U270 40 #5518
USN. USPS.

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Reply #5 –
Actually, Chris, they are 11lb tanks.  About 9" in diameter and 16" tall. Each one will run the gas cook top for at leat 4 months. I have two, one in use, one in reserve.  Easy to remove and replace and refill.  Both have secure tank mounts.  One is on the same bay as the big tank and connects to the OEM plumbing with just a connector modification.  The other is in the manifold side of the wet bay above the water pump.  The big tanks are not that hard to get out.  Mine had about 20% left in it.  I was going to ship it to a Forum member in TX but they are considered hazardous material once they have been used even if empty.  I put it on Craig's list here and sold it in two days for $300. 

First picture is with 4 - L16 6v batteries, 830 amp-hrs capacity.
Second Picture after switching to Lithium Batteries all on the other side shows the LP tank (the mount is not in place), a Sterling Battery to Battery charger for the Lithium batteries and plenty of room for a tool box.  The bay is vented to the outside.

I added my Victron Phoenix 1200VA smaller inverter just above the tool box and below the drawer.

Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN
 

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Reply #6 –
Roger, My memory !!!  where did you get your lithium batteries and what did you get?
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR