I have the standard 5 gal (20 lb) propane tank and there is only room for 1 on the pups tongue. I have been considering going to a larger tank for the heater. There is just enough room to mount it under the bed.Has any one else gone this way?
Quote from: gypsy_soulI have the standard 5 gal (20 lb) propane tank and there is only room for 1 on the pups tongue. I have been considering going to a larger tank for the heater. There is just enough room to mount it under the bed.Has any one else gone this way?
It's not recommended to put it inside the camper (if that's what you are saying).
We sometimes carry a spare in the TV.
Most PUs don't have room for a bigger tank on the tongue, but if you do go for it. The height between the top of the tank and the bed is the limiting factor.:)
Quote from: gypsy_soulI have the standard 5 gal (20 lb) propane tank and there is only room for 1 on the pups tongue. I have been considering going to a larger tank for the heater. There is just enough room to mount it under the bed.Has any one else gone this way?[/QUO
Years ago I had the same problem with a 73 Venture popup and here's what I did. I made a base bracket using 1" angle iron. I removed the old tank bracket and welded the new one in it's place. It was wide enough for two tanks to sit side by side about 1" apart with their bases fitting snugly in the brachet. The tank hold down was a piece of 1/2" threaded rod which was fastened to the new base and it extended up between the two tanks and through a bracket that was placed over the tops of the tanks. It was tightened down with a large wing nut that I also made. No more running out of propane problems.....
I take it your talking about going to a 30 pound cylinder. Sure, it's fairly common, but like the others posted you do ahve to check for interference with the bunk from the extra height. The 20 pound and 30 pound cylinders have the same "foot print".
that's what I was looking for. Thanks!