Two 30# tanks is horrible overkill for 95% of campers; myself included. We don't use a single 20# tank in a season, but we don't have a furnace either. Truth be told, our single 20# is enough, but like you, I want a second tank to insure I don't run out during a trip. Two 20# tanks should be more than enough if you want to mount them both. However, my recommendation to you would be to save your money and just mount a single 20# tank, then change it from time to time so you don't risk running out on a trip. That's what we do.
I see no point in running dual tanks, even 20#'s. Just make sure it is full before you leave if you are worried about running out.
When I had my pup I would go all season on a 20# tank as well. Granted I didn't have a HWH or fridge, but it is the heater that sucks up the propane. I have heard that a pup will suck up a 20# tank in a cold weekend running the heat all day and warm. I would keep it at 50 over night. I would make sure I had a full tank when I went camping in the cold. I had a spare tank in the backyard as well as the one on the grill so at least one of the 3 was full at all times.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
Wow I didn't expect all these responses. TY.
We have been in the pup for 90 something straight days. family emergency! Right Thu the Georgia
Winter. Reason I am saying this is we used a lot of propane for heating, hwh. We have no gauge of how much we would use in spring and fall camping. I do know we will be doing more cool weather camping since we are from Upstate NY. Also we will be back in GA in late February early March.
I guess 2 20's should be fine for spring and fall Camping!
Anyone need or want a 30# 😉 THANKS AGAIN
Terry
We had a Propane company install a changeover regulator yesterday. IT is not the hookup I expected.
Metal flex hose to the pup and the changeover regulator. Copper line to the tanks which I need a wrench to take off. The regulator just hangs in the air between the tanks. I expected to reuse the rubber connector that came with the pup and a longer one to reach the 30LB on the ground. I figured I would let a professional hook it up, blah should have done it myself . What a waste of time and money .
Sorry for the whine, just disappointed
I am sorry to hear that Terry! Sounds like the Tech. was use to hooking up for resdential instead of camper/recreational! I know several camping places will carry the flex lines like you are talking about that hook up to the tanks. Check with camping world and several other camper supply places to obtain these hoses. I am like you, most change over valves will attach to the shaft that clamps down the tanks while in storage. Good luck in getting it where it needs to be.
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