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03-26-2023, 11:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: E19
Posts: 14
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Filling propane tanks
We are soon to embark on our first camping trip with our new trailer. Should we remove the propane tanks from the trailer to have them filled? Or should we leave them attached? Thank you
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03-26-2023, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Snohomish, Washington
Trailer: 2017 19 foot sold, 2021 21C
Posts: 566
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean and Dale
We are soon to embark on our first camping trip with our new trailer. Should we remove the propane tanks from the trailer to have them filled? Or should we leave them attached? Thank you
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The only place I've found that will fill them attached is a KOA I stayed at. Most of the time your trailer is at a site when you need to get them filled. I just secure mine in the back of my truck and take them to get filled.
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03-26-2023, 12:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 10,656
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I'm in Oregon and I haven't found any place that will fill them while on the trailer. The only ones they'll fill that way are horizontal motorhome tanks. If you really want it done that way, good luck. Hope you find someone.
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03-26-2023, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Ocean Park, Maine
Trailer: 21NE picked up in May 2022
Posts: 160
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Take them off and take them to Tractor Supply or some UHaul centers or a propane supply place.
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03-26-2023, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 7,802
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Personally I am careful with our tanks and do not beat them around, Leave them out in the weather etc. So I do not do the propane tank exchange thing.
I take the tank off, go to a propane supplier and have them fill our tank. This also guarantees that I get the scaled amount of propane I need and pay for. I watch the scales of justice tip when the 20 lbs is added to the original weight of the empty tank or partial tank balance which is always weighed before the fill process starts.
YMMV
Iowa Dave
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03-26-2023, 02:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Suisun City, California
Trailer: Rockwood
Posts: 66
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Pro Tip,,,the tanks fit perfect in a milk crate,,
Makes it easy to transport and secure
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03-26-2023, 03:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
Posts: 2,357
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Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Personally .....
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No YMMV here, Dave, I'm with you 100%.
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03-26-2023, 03:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Suisun City, California
Trailer: Rockwood
Posts: 66
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
Personally I am careful with our tanks and do not beat them around, Leave them out in the weather etc. So I do not do the propane tank exchange thing.
I take the tank off, go to a propane supplier and have them fill our tank. This also guarantees that I get the scaled amount of propane I need and pay for. I watch the scales of justice tip when the 20 lbs is added to the original weight of the empty tank or partial tank balance which is always weighed before the fill process starts.
YMMV
Iowa Dave
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YMMV?? Meaning??
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03-26-2023, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
Posts: 2,357
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grasshog
YMMV?? Meaning??
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"Your Mileage May Vary", an acknowledgment that your preference, experience, opinion, etc. may differ from that of the person posting 
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03-26-2023, 06:00 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: E19
Posts: 14
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Thank you
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03-26-2023, 06:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: E19
Posts: 14
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Thanks. I’ve used a milk crate for our BBQ propane tank at home. Thank you for the reminder.
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03-26-2023, 06:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: E19
Posts: 14
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Thank you all for your quick responses.
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04-06-2023, 08:15 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Unicoi, Tennessee
Trailer: Escape 21NE
Posts: 16
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Just a second for "Tractor Supply", just because they are often well advertised, reasonably priced, often more convenient, and listed in my GPS.
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04-06-2023, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: East Dover, Vermont
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA!
Posts: 612
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BillMcgTenn
Just a second for "Tractor Supply", just because they are often well advertised, reasonably priced, often more convenient, and listed in my GPS.
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Often local hardware stores and garden centers have good prices on propane fills too.
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04-06-2023, 11:25 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Central valley, California
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0
Posts: 74
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We refill ours at Costco. I don’t think they all do propane but it’s easy enough on their app to find out. Also, their locations are listed in the Allstays app when needed on the road.
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04-06-2023, 12:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,266
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I just buy a new Escape every other year and have the tanks filled before pickup......  . Speaking of which, I have yet to refill any of my propane tanks in the past, but hoping to start a new tradition with my current Escape!
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04-06-2023, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: East Dover, Vermont
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA!
Posts: 612
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I just buy a new Escape every other year and have the tanks filled before pickup...... . Speaking of which, I have yet to refill any of my propane tanks in the past, but hoping to start a new tradition with my current Escape! |
Any thoughts on what you might have them filled with!!?? 
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04-06-2023, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Trailer: 2023 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 199
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jwinfrey
We refill ours at Costco. I don’t think they all do propane but it’s easy enough on their app to find out. Also, their locations are listed in the Allstays app when needed on the road.
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Ditto. Best deal in town here in Albuquerque. Also on the use of a milk crate for hauling tanks back and forth. Our crate serves double duty as a step our dog uses to get in the back seat (piece of carpet zip tied to the bottom) and a propane tank hauler.
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04-06-2023, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Kent, Ohio
Trailer: 2017 21c Sold, 2023 Bigfoot 25RQ
Posts: 1,241
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Actually I’ve had good luck at Uhaul. They were actually cheaper than the propane bulk provider I used use. I always tip the operator. They don’t get paid much.
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04-06-2023, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,047
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I take my propane tanks to a local propane supplier (R & R). $13 for a 20 lb tank. Cheapest I’ve found.
I do the same with my 100 lb cylinder. 167 lb filled tank with a 153 lb man is manageable.
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