Propane tank

[blur911sc]

> > 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.

Is this information about the ASME tank is applicable to Canada? Can I get it filled with no problem? Also, what "stay-longer" kit works for using a
20 pounder or similar?
Thanks.
Burl

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Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN

 

[RF_Burns]

Burl,
After the big propane explosion in Toronto a number of years ago, the TSSA was going to have all mounted propane tanks in RV's inspected the same as
propane power vehicles. Trying to get information out of TSSA was like pulling teeth.

They finally realized the logistics of having 25,000 RV's inspected in Ontario every 5 years was not possible. They finally came out with this
directive which covers refueling RV propane systems used for appliances only, last page section 3:

https://www.tssa.org/en/fuels/resources/Refuelling-Propane-Vehicles-at-Licensed-Propane-Refueling-Stations-in-Ontario.pdf

I was never able to get any definitive answer about ASME tank inspection from the TSSA.

I pulled my tank out a couple of years ago since in 12 years I have not used up the first tank full. We use the tank from the home BBQ. I enjoy the
extra storage space.

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Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

 

[ekbyker]

I just got agreed value insurance with a different insurance company they required an appraisal a safety inspection and a propane inspection I called
3 local rv dealers all told me that they could no longer do a motorhome I finally found one that could do it I now have a new 10 year brass tag on my
tank so that seems to indicate that tanks in motorhomes in Ontario Canada need to be re certified every 10 years

 

[LQQKatJon]

I personally think you are better to stay with the larger onboard tank. I am around enough propane tanks that they too - suck to try to figure out
how much is in them, and you exchange many 1/4 full tanks, especially in the winter. in the winter they like to frost up, and you can only use a
smaller portion of the capacity.

But if the GMC is not mobile, most of our GMC's are already set up to run on a portable tank set up next to the RV. the regulator is screwed in to
our tank off a rubber line, just take it out of the onboard tank to use a portable tank.

my gauge generally works, but it has thrown me off a couple times. I am going to buy this for next year:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LP-Tank-Check-Propane-Level-Single-Sensor-Kit-024-1001-w-Free-Downloadable-App/303104299639?hash=item46926c9277:g:KzcAAOSwYElc8DUp

I know one owner who is using this and said it works great.

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Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/

 

[john r. lebetski]

If you want the best of both worlds, add an Extend-a-stay by Marshall brass.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[tyler]

My big tank was leaking and the gauge did not work. Between finding the parts and being confident doing it, I switched to the smaller BBQ tank. I do
not do much cold weather camping, or inside cooking so capacity was not an issue. Gave up a few tunnels I will likely never want to go through anyway
for accessible storage for my leveling blocks and other outside items. I bought a tank with a gauge on it so I do not do the swaps, just refills - but
since I can remove the tank it actually proves easier - drop the tank in the back of the truck and do it at Costco. Like most things GMC, you have to
figure how you want to use it.
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1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC