We are in the process of buying a Webber gas grill for the new MH, and think we will get the Q 200....and the folding table and case. However we do not want to hook it up to the Vectra's propane tank, and those little disposables are a pain...so I was wondering if it is safe or advisable to buy a regular 20 gallon propane tank like the one I use on our deck here at home with the big Webber gas grill.....?
That way I can hook it up to the grill while parked, and unhook it for travel.
I wondered if I secured it while traveling in the basement ...if that is wise?
Thanks Larry
Sandra said
08:00 AM Jul 30, 2007
We used to have a little 9 lb tank that we carried in the back of the truck and it worked fine. Don't see a problem with a 20 lb except lifting it around all the time.
Travelin Duo said
08:20 AM Jul 30, 2007
Sandra wrote:
We used to have a little 9 lb tank that we carried in the back of the truck and it worked fine. Don't see a problem with a 20 lb except lifting it around all the time.
Sandra Thank you for the input and information. You are right...we decided last night on the Baby Q grill by Weber. Big enough for us. This trying to decide what to get, and how big is due to living in a house for so long, and you have to come to the realization that you will not need so much, and certainly not sooooo big! hee hee However we are just starting, and it is confusing, and without the forum I would go crazy. So much to think about. Sometimes I hesitate to ask questions as I think "my goodness these people are going to think I am totally stupid...so many questions..." The thing with the propane had me a bit worried. Even though we camped in a truck camper and then a travel trailer years ago with our kids...it is still different to get back into it with a Motor Home and fulltime besides. Lot's to digest. Thanks again, and have a lovely day. Arlene
Jim01 said
10:55 AM Jul 30, 2007
Arlene,
Don't ever hesitate to ask a question on this forum. I'm sure you know by now, there are a great bunch of people here.
There is no such thing as a stupid question! Some of us have been there, done that, and we know what you're going through.
Jim
RVDude said
10:58 AM Jul 30, 2007
If you haven't seen the new see-thru fiberglass propane tanks it might be worth a look. Half the weight of steel and you can see the propane level. They are amazingly light even when filled. You won't see many dollars in your wallet though as I've seen the 20lbs tanks retailing at about $80. Same price for smaller tanks too. Do a search, they are starting to enter the retail market. Here's a picture.
-- Edited by RVDude at 12:00, 2007-07-30
Speedhitch said
05:33 PM Aug 1, 2007
Hey Dude will this fit the same area as the old tanks. This would be the way to go if they do.
Joe
-- Edited by Speedhitch at 18:35, 2007-08-01
RVDude said
06:43 PM Aug 1, 2007
The 5lb, 10lb, and 20lb tanks I saw at an Ace Hardware in Boulder CO. were standard sized making these pricey gems way nifty...
-- Edited by RVDude at 19:43, 2007-08-01
Tylersamma said
06:46 PM Aug 1, 2007
Are these refillable? It's a great idea!
RVDude said
07:35 PM Aug 1, 2007
They are exactly like a steel tank, only half the tank weight... Refillable, OPD valve, and seemingly just as sturdy.
HighwayRanger said
01:59 PM Nov 24, 2007
Love the fiiberglas tanks! Will look for them in the future. Another option is to carry two of the mid-size tanks you can get at Camping World. They are easy on the back, and each should last a long time with a small grill.
Sandra said
10:02 AM Nov 25, 2007
We wound up going with the 20 lb tank. At least we won't run out of propane so often.
mikeway said
02:42 PM Nov 25, 2007
If your grill is the type that accepts the small cylinders, be careful where you buy the hose adapters. Last year, we bought an Olympia from C'World, a small tank and an adapter hose. Then we replaced the adapter house within days because it wouldn't work. The new one didn't work either.
Idled around with the grill using a small tank or 2 until I happened to be in HomeDepot and I purchase a name brand house (not made in China). It worked. Any one want 2 C'World adapetr hoses made in China???
Mike
blijil said
03:13 PM Nov 25, 2007
We understand that you don't want to hook your grill to the propane tanks on your rig. Just to let you know that we have a quick disconnect with valve on each end hooked directly to our rig and we love it because it is quick, easy and doesn't add weight to the rig. We just flip the valve when we turn the grill off to double isolate our grill from the rig. When it is time to move we just remove the flex line from the quick disconnect. WOW it is very easy and convenient.
However we do not want to hook it up to the Vectra's propane tank, and those little disposables are a pain...so I was wondering if it is safe or advisable to buy a regular 20 gallon propane tank like the one I use on our deck here at home with the big Webber gas grill.....?
That way I can hook it up to the grill while parked, and unhook it for travel.
I wondered if I secured it while traveling in the basement ...if that is wise?
Thanks
Larry
Sandra
Thank you for the input and information.
You are right...we decided last night on the Baby Q grill by Weber.
Big enough for us.
This trying to decide what to get, and how big is due to living in a house for so long, and you have to come to the realization that you will not need so much, and certainly not sooooo big! hee hee
However we are just starting, and it is confusing, and without the forum I would go crazy.
So much to think about.
Sometimes I hesitate to ask questions as I think "my goodness these people are going to think I am totally stupid...so many questions..."
The thing with the propane had me a bit worried.
Even though we camped in a truck camper and then a travel trailer years ago with our kids...it is still different to get back into it with a Motor Home and fulltime besides. Lot's to digest.
Thanks again, and have a lovely day.
Arlene
Don't ever hesitate to ask a question on this forum. I'm sure you know by now, there are a great bunch of people here.
There is no such thing as a stupid question! Some of us have been there, done that, and we know what you're going through.
Jim
-- Edited by RVDude at 12:00, 2007-07-30
Joe
-- Edited by Speedhitch at 18:35, 2007-08-01
-- Edited by RVDude at 19:43, 2007-08-01
Idled around with the grill using a small tank or 2 until I happened to be in HomeDepot and I purchase a name brand house (not made in China). It worked. Any one want 2 C'World adapetr hoses made in China???
Mike
Just our experience.
Larry and Jacki