mcewena
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My 2006 era Manchester side mounted tank (86157) is at end of life. It won’t pass a recertification. Just wondering what my options are for replacement. Similar sized tanks on the interweb aren’t cheap and the mounting attachments look different as well. Some have suggested replacing it with a pair of 20lb bbq tanks but I’m concerned about the angle and and I’d have to have a bracket fabricated.
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IB853347201
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Have you contacted Winnebago? you can probably order a replacement tank thru them.
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Dutch_12078
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A rack fabricated to hold two or three 20 lb BBQ cylinders upright could work using an automatic switchover regulator setup.
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dougrainer
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USA ASME tanks are not required for certification. Are you POSITIVE, that Canada requires ASME certification and not just DOT portable tanks which DO require recertification? Doug
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mcewena
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IB853347201 wrote:Have you contacted Winnebago? you can probably order a replacement tank thru them.
Yes and it’s north of $2k, that’s why I’m looking for options.
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mcewena
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dougrainer wrote:USA ASME tanks are not required for certification. Are you POSITIVE, that Canada requires ASME certification and not just DOT portable tanks which DO require recertification? Doug
I’m positive that some fill stations won’t fill my tank. That’s what matters in the long run.
Canadian regulations are hard to pin down but I talked to a local propane recertifier and he said he probably wouldn’t pass mine due to the rust so I know I’m on borrowed time with it.
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Dutch_12078 wrote:A rack fabricated to hold two or three 20 lb BBQ cylinders upright could work using an automatic switchover regulator setup.
Can they be used/stored/transported on their side or 45 degrees?
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dougrainer
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mcewena wrote:Dutch_12078 wrote:A rack fabricated to hold two or three 20 lb BBQ cylinders upright could work using an automatic switchover regulator setup.
Can they be used/stored/transported on their side or 45 degrees?
NO. Just sandblast and repaint. In Texas, (most of USA) rust is not a concern, especially if surface rust. Usually just 4 bolts hold the tank in place. Most LP fillers (USA and Canada) have NO CLUE as to the regulations on ASME Motorhome LP tanks. Doug
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My 94 DP Bounder still has the original tank. I have never had any problem filling it here in Canada or the US
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mcewena
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Ava wrote:My 94 DP Bounder still has the original tank. I have never had any problem filling it here in Canada or the US
That’s great, and if I weren’t having problems I wouldn’t be concerned either. I'm assuming it’s condition not age that’s the difference.
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