segen77
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good to know about the hot water method. worst case at least the gauge will tell me when a tank is empty (if I don't have hot water) Have any of you tried the sticker type gauges? Are they worth it?
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/gli-gas-level-indicator/4317
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I tries the hot water method, didn't work for me. Not sure what I could have done wrong or of it is environmental. When I think I'm getting low I just put the tanks on the bathroom scale.
Sold the HTT. Now camping in a Kelty tent.
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Our rig has a valve that automatically switches tanks when one runs out, and changes colors when that happens. I've also found a local propane supplier that charges for what they pump, not a flat fee on the tank, so even if it's half full, we just pay for what we get.
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segen77
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botterbein wrote:Our rig has a valve that automatically switches tanks when one runs out, and changes colors when that happens. I've also found a local propane supplier that charges for what they pump, not a flat fee on the tank, so even if it's half full, we just pay for what we get.
i don't suppose you have a link to where i can buy said valve?
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Another way is to tap on the side of the tank, different sound depending on air or propane. Other way is to get one of the translucent fiberglas tanks but they are pretty pricey still
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segen77 wrote:botterbein wrote:Our rig has a valve that automatically switches tanks when one runs out, and changes colors when that happens. I've also found a local propane supplier that charges for what they pump, not a flat fee on the tank, so even if it's half full, we just pay for what we get.
i don't suppose you have a link to where i can buy said valve?
Camping world has the one I have:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/propane-auto-changeover-two-stage-regulator/24030
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botterbein wrote:segen77 wrote:botterbein wrote:Our rig has a valve that automatically switches tanks when one runs out, and changes colors when that happens. I've also found a local propane supplier that charges for what they pump, not a flat fee on the tank, so even if it's half full, we just pay for what we get.
i don't suppose you have a link to where i can buy said valve?
Camping world has the one I have:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/propane-auto-changeover-two-stage-regulator/24030
Mine came with that standard. Different brand I'm sure as it looks different, same principal. It was receommended that I leave it set up to not shift automatically because you might not know tank 1 was empty and when tank 2 goes empty, you're out of gas. If you leave it set up to not shift, you may have to have to go out and shift tanks, but you'll know you need to refill the first one.
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Mine came with that standard. Different brand I'm sure as it looks different, same principal. It was receommended that I leave it set up to not shift automatically because you might not know tank 1 was empty and when tank 2 goes empty, you're out of gas. If you leave it set up to not shift, you may have to have to go out and shift tanks, but you'll know you need to refill the first one.
The center dot changes from green to orange-red, when the tanks shift over, so you know one is empty, and the other is being used. I noticed it change over, when the burner on the stove got orange for a second. At the time, it was raining out, and I was inside nice and dry.
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popeye59 wrote:botterbein wrote:segen77 wrote:botterbein wrote:Our rig has a valve that automatically switches tanks when one runs out, and changes colors when that happens. I've also found a local propane supplier that charges for what they pump, not a flat fee on the tank, so even if it's half full, we just pay for what we get.
i don't suppose you have a link to where i can buy said valve?
Camping world has the one I have:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/propane-auto-changeover-two-stage-regulator/24030
Mine came with that standard. Different brand I'm sure as it looks different, same principal. It was receommended that I leave it set up to not shift automatically because you might not know tank 1 was empty and when tank 2 goes empty, you're out of gas. If you leave it set up to not shift, you may have to have to go out and shift tanks, but you'll know you need to refill the first one.
The problem with not having it switch automatically is your first tank could run out while you were away from the camper and your refrigerator stop working if you are running on propane (like when boondocking). Leave both tanks on and just check your switchover valve occasionally to see if one tank has run out.
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The fridge uses the least amount of propane, I mean, it's just a pilot light. The fridge also stays pretty cold as long as the door stays shut. Big problem is running out of propane at 2:30am when the furnace dies and you have to go switch the tanks in 35 degree weather with rain. Of course you can align both tanks for night use if you think you are getting close.
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