Propane tank

[tom geiger]

Just had a question on the propane tank. I was wondering about the propane tank. I’ve seen something on other mods taking out the big tank and
instead using the barbecue Rino tanks which I imagine is more readily available and would offer getting more propane without moving the coach. I’m
wanting to go thru it to get it ready for winter use. Thoughts?

Thanks,
TG
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Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
KCMO

 

[jim miller]

> Just had a question on the propane tank. I was wondering about the propane tank. I’ve seen something on other mods taking out the big tank and
> instead using the barbecue Rino tanks which I imagine is more readily available and would offer getting more propane without moving the coach.
> I’m wanting to go thru it to get it ready for winter use. Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> TG

The "big tank" is ASME certified and as such never needs to be reinspected - unlike the grill tanks which fall under D.O.T. regulations and must be
reinspected 12 years after manufacture and every 5 years thereafter. The reinspection isn't a big deal if you are doing Rhino exchanges. However:
there are various restrictions on D.O.T. tanks in highway tunnels that the ASME tank is not subject to. Personally I love the big tank and will keep
it as a fill lasts me a long time.

If you are worried about using propane over the winter without moving the coach then why not just unscrew the regulator from the ASME tank and screw
it into a grill tank sitting beside the coach with the appropriate adapter from the old style fitting on the coach hose to the new one on the grill
tank?
--
Jim Miller
1977 Eleganza II
1977 Royale
Hamilton, OH

 

[tony wright]

I installed a stay-longer kit to the existing system. Allows me to run the coach from an external tank.
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Tony W.
Kirkland, WA
'76 Royale

 

[tom geiger]

Well that sounds like a way to go. I’ll check into that. My sender seems to have stopped working again and I’m not sure if there is anything in
the tank. If I wanted to pull the tank out and clean it up along with the interior of its cubby hole will the tank have a check valve on it to allow
me to disconnect the hose?

Thanks,
TG
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Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
KCMO

 

[jim miller]

> My sender seems to have stopped working again and I’m not sure if there is anything in the tank. If I wanted to pull the tank out and clean it
> up along with the interior of its cubby hole will the tank have a check valve on it to allow me to disconnect the hose?

Not sure what you are asking. You can turn the tank valve off and disconnect the hose/regulator and then do whatever you want. As for how much is in
it - every ASME tank that I have seen in a GMC has a mechanical gauge on the sending unit that will give a general indication of the tank inventory.
--
Jim Miller
1977 Eleganza II
1977 Royale
Hamilton, OH

 

[jerry burt]

The easy way is to use your IR thermometer and point it at the tank. The temp will change as you move up and down the tank. The coldest area will be
where the propane level is.
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Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.