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PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

I have guests staying in my coach for the near future. The propane tank on the coach is getting low and there is no practical way to drive it to have the tank refilled.

Is there a simple way that I can plumb into a external tank that I can drive to a propane dealer to have filled?
The tanks I saw at Menards had regulators already attached.
 Can the tank be installed to a BQ grill fitting already attached to the RV tank?
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

Reply #1 –
Google Extend a Stay Propane Kit
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #2 –
In the hose coming from the main propane tank and BEFORE the main regulator, you should see a plug. Remove this plug and you can plumb in a connection for an external tank. I did this for boondocking and no other regulator is required. You turn off the main tank and turn on the portable.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

Re: PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Twig –
In the hose coming from the main propane tank and BEFORE the main regulator, you should see a plug. Remove this plug and you can plumb in a connection for an external tank. I did this for boondocking and no other regulator is required. You turn off the main tank and turn on the portable.

I will take a look, THANKS!
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

Reply #4 –
We have a propane delivery truck that comes down our road every month, servicing the domestic propane tanks at some of our neighbors.  I flagged him down last winter when our tank was getting low.  He pulled right up to the coach in our driveway and topped off the tank.  Didn't even want any money - I just gave him my name and address and they mailed us a bill.

You could probably find some local propane company that would send a truck out to your coach and fill your tank.
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
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
We have a propane delivery truck that comes down our road every month, servicing the domestic propane tanks at some of our neighbors.  I flagged him down last winter when our tank was getting low.  He pulled right up to the coach in our driveway and topped off the tank.  Didn't even want any money - I just gave him my name and address and they mailed us a bill.

You could probably find some local propane company that would send a truck out to your coach and fill your tank.

Living in Chicago NOBODY has propane, all natural gas.
If we saw a propane truck driving around here we would swear it was terrorists!
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: PORTABLE PROPANE TANK

Reply #6 –
Here are a few... when I was in St Louis during my DW illness.. had the same issue, but a call and surge of $25 got gas
chicago area propane delivery - Google Search
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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Reply #7 –
Got two 30 lb bottles rather than a pig and that certainly solves the above problem
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk