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Travelin Duo


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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.....?  confused

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? flame.gif

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Larry


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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.

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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.aww
 Arlene

 



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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.smile

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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.
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Hey Dude will this fit the same area as the old tanks. This would be the way to go if they do.

Joe

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The 5lb, 10lb, and 20lb tanks I saw at an Ace Hardware in Boulder CO. were standard sized making these pricey gems way nifty...

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Are these refillable? It's a great idea!

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They are exactly like a steel tank, only half the tank weight... Refillable, OPD valve, and seemingly just as sturdy.

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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.

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Sandra


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We wound up going with the 20 lb tank. At least we won't run out of propane so often.

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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???

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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.

Just our experience.

Larry and Jacki

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