Do you use the little propane tanks?

[cb1504]

<br>I've never tried this, and am personally deathly afraid of propane, so I probably never will.<br><br>But if you're so inclined, this looks like a really cool idea to check into.&nbsp; Apparantly dealers aren't allowed to refill the little ones for you - I'm betting it's a pressure thing.&nbsp; But you could ask a pro.<br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ll+adapter&amp;sprefix=propane+refill,aps,292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ll+adapter&amp;sprefix=propane+refill,aps,292</a><br><br><br><img id="pinCloseupImage" class="bbc_img" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/550x/24/1c/43/241c433aefce1cd3d5438131929cfad5.jpg" rel="lightbox">

 

[Nemo]

I dont use the small tanks anymore, simply because I have the room for a larger, and they arent cost effective.. been using a 20pound tank for a couple years now and it's great <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> &nbsp;At the 2012 RTR a gentleman was there who showed people just how to do this, wasnt hard or difficult <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br><br>

 

[caseyc]

I'm curious, for those of you that use the larger 20 pound propane tanks, where do you store/keep this?&nbsp; Is it kept inside your van? Outside? Does it take up a long of space?&nbsp; I only have used the small 1 pound cans and this seems to work well for me, haven't had any problem yet.

 

[Zil]

The small canisters will fail after being refilled (some number) of times. Get a hose to conect the 20 to your heater. just check for leaks and b e safe with the 20 inside the van.

 

[LFM]

I do not carry a twenty&nbsp;pounder&nbsp;in my van I live in the south and rarely need that much heat. &nbsp;If I felt I needed one I would install it in a&nbsp;sealed&nbsp;box under my bed with a vent thru the floor. I refill the small ones after a dozen or so refills I toss them. &nbsp;In a very cold&nbsp;environment leaking&nbsp;propane will pool on the floor and just a foot or so above it you won't even smell it. Always check leaks using a water soap mix.<br>If you go the refill route pick up a few of theses.<br><br> &nbsp;http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Coupler-P...;colid=3JFH44ATR3YZ1&amp;coliid=IFFEQJPTM91IR

 

[mobilekev]

I use a 20lb tank standing vertically inside the van. They're nice as I go about 4 months with one and it's a lot cheaper than the small tanks.<br><br>I keep a couple of the 1 pounders on board to tide me over when the big one runs out and to put the finishing touches on a vangiorno pizza.