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07-08-2020, 08:51 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 9
THOR #19390
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Propane fill up
Hi Folks, where do you usually fill up your Motorhome mounted propane?
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07-08-2020, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,886
THOR #13932
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In the hole in the side of the propane tank.
I'm missing the reasoning of the question.
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07-08-2020, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,886
THOR #13932
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I'm missing the reasoning of the question.
A specific vendor in a specific geographic area?
Quality differentials in propane?
I fill wherever has propane, as I need propane.
I may be overthinking it.
Quantity is minimal, price differential is minimal....
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07-08-2020, 09:10 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 9
THOR #19390
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ducksface
In the hole in the side of the propane tank.
I'm missing the reasoning of the question.
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I meant the place people usually take their Motorhome to get the propane tank filled, not the location on the Motorhome or tank.
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07-08-2020, 09:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudupatty
I meant the place people usually take their Motorhome to get the propane tank filled, not the location on the Motorhome or tank.
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Tractor Supply is a preference if there is one on the way or close by. Other than that, I make due.
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07-08-2020, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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U-Haul generally has very good pricing on propane and ez access.
Recently, Costco has added propane and is the best pricing i’m seeing in Southern California. I paid $2.49 (vs a local gas station in my town at $3.95)
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'17 Vegas 24.1
Fallbrook, CA
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07-08-2020, 10:05 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,325
THOR #7035
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Tractor Supply for me as well, cheapest in my neck of the woods.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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07-08-2020, 10:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,711
THOR #11781
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Any propane supplier.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-08-2020, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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I know, I know...
If I you can’t afford propane you have no business owning a Motorhome.
Same discussion as MPG.
I actually wish I had a larger propane tank
My Vegas tank is 40# = 9.4 gal
But they only fill it 80%
So that means I only have 7.5 gallons of propane
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'17 Vegas 24.1
Fallbrook, CA
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07-09-2020, 12:00 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
I know, I know...
If I you can’t afford propane you have no business owning a Motorhome.
Same discussion as MPG.
I actually wish I had a larger propane tank
My Vegas tank is 40# = 9.4 gal
But they only fill it 80%
So that means I only have 7.5 gallons of propane
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That's 2+g more than an external 20lb tank (4.73). If you're a large consumer of propane and have a way to move it around, consider 2-30lb tanks.
I installed an Extend-a-Stay. I use on-board for traveling and a 20lb'r for extended stays.
I boondock a lot more lately. I'm trying to learn something unrelated. I can assure you the extend-a-stay method works for me. I fill my tanks after every boondock experience. I used it for 10 days and the last pull was 2.2g from both tanks.
I'm not sure what, if anything is going on. Everything functions as I think it should. If those are expected results, I'm floored.
I don't know your capacity situation. If you share that, we might be in a better position to help.
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07-09-2020, 12:03 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Our storage lot also sells propane thus I just get it filled up when I pick it up for a trip...easy peasy.
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07-09-2020, 12:13 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Our storage lot also sells propane thus I just get it filled up when I pick it up for a trip...easy peasy.
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You have nice roads here to spite the weather you get. UP. Nice country.
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07-09-2020, 12:32 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
That's 2+g more than an external 20lb tank (4.73). If you're a large consumer of propane and have a way to move it around, consider 2-30lb tanks.
I installed an Extend-a-Stay. I use on-board for traveling and a 20lb'r for extended stays.
I boondock a lot more lately. I'm trying to learn something unrelated. I can assure you the extend-a-stay method works for me. I fill my tanks after every boondock experience. I used it for 10 days and the last pull was 2.2g from both tanks.
I'm not sure what, if anything is going on. Everything functions as I think it should. If those are expected results, I'm floored.
I don't know your capacity situation. If you share that, we might be in a better position to help.
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Thanks for asking
My point is...I liked the travel trailer concept I used to have. Two tanks, one runs out, then switch’s over automatically.
Then I know for sure that I’ve used 4 gallons, I have 4 gallons left, & I need to fill the empty tank.
I really prefer that concept vs these inaccurate Thor tank sensors.
In fact I’ve seen older RVs/Motorhomes that have the two tank concept where they are removable.
That’s appealing to me
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'17 Vegas 24.1
Fallbrook, CA
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07-09-2020, 12:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Thanks for asking
My point is...I liked the travel trailer concept I used to have. Two tanks, one runs out, then switch’s over automatically.
Then I know for sure that I’ve used 4 gallons, I have 4 gallons left, & I need to fill the empty tank.
I really prefer that concept vs these inaccurate Thor tank sensors.
In fact I’ve seen older RVs/Motorhomes that have the two tank concept where they are removable.
That’s appealing to me
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I see a place to tap in an extend-a-stay if it interests you.
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07-09-2020, 12:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,886
THOR #13932
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Extend a stay allows me to potentially, though I don't, carry two or three 20lb tanks in the rear basement. And I think the auto transfer switch can be adapted to a tank sitting on the ground or in the basement.
But.
I've measured my 24.1 for a larger single tank. I can easily with no mods, bolt a 50% larger tank in there and if I finish killing off my wet bay, I can mount a tank the size of the stock tank right there for two tanks where there is now but one.
The enclosure of the wet bay isn't needed. The stock tank can be moved forward enough to get a second one in there.
I looked hard, measured well, then got some miles to do a math check and then decided the cost of the tank wasn't worth having the extra propane.
This was the first mod I planned on for the 24.1.
We don't cook and we don't use the heater if we're at a park, so propane lasts us a surprising amount of time. The tank was $700ish and we don't use the tank we have in 19,000 miles.
(if you unbolt the fuse panels under the drivers seat in that bongo bin and move them slightly, I can fit a 80lb+- propane tank on that side.)
Take a good look, there isn't anything between the front wheel well and the gray tank valve which can't be easily moved. Swap the dump valves around a bit and you have another 11 inches.
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07-09-2020, 01:06 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Tractor Supply has worked for us in the past...
But we're always looking for options.
Some (not all...) RV Parks sell it also.
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07-09-2020, 01:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Tractor Supply near home has their propane supply in a fenced yard and the hose doesn’t reach! I don’t need a refill very often so I usually do it when it’s convenient and that is often at an RV park. Costs more, I’m sure, but it’s very convenient. I like to support small family businesses when I can. Pilot and Flying J often have good access and supply.
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07-09-2020, 01:34 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,886
THOR #13932
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I don't think I can fall for the false economy of driving a single mile out of my way to purchase propane at a favorite or cheaper place.
Three miles to (name your tune), three miles back, my in town fuel mileage of maybe 4.5mpg, fifteen(or five} minutes out of the way, fifteen(or 30} back, in town traffic...for 4 gallons of propane at a dollar(or dime) a gallon savings?... I wouldn't do it if the propane were free.
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07-09-2020, 01:40 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,886
THOR #13932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
Tractor Supply near home has their propane supply in a fenced yard and the hose doesn’t reach!
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Exactly the reason to not recommend ANY place with a blanket endorsement.
Propane is a:
As convenience found
Not
Find a favored source
Thing.
(home turf excluded. Do what you want at home.)
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07-09-2020, 01:45 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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There's a lot that can be said about the value of convenience...
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