Mounting 30lb Propane Tank on Tongue

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Hi guys,

Looking for some ideas of what other have done and suggestions.

I want to mount a single 30 lb propane tank on the tongue. Not much room on my tongue as you can see from the picture, only 20.5 inches between the V nose and jack.

I was thinking a single 30 lb would be a cleaner design rather than two 20 lb tanks.

A single 20 lb tank wouldn't last too long is my thinking (?)

Anyways, as I am in the process of adding a furnace, I better figure out a sturdy design that could accommodate a 30 lb tank. I am not a welder but could take it to a shop if I have the right design in mind.

Tried to upload a couple more pics in jpg format but got this error
"WBMP image has the incorrect file extension"

Thanks!

 

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Electric jack would give you more room.

I know you want one anyway...

 

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Change the jack to electric or side crank and buy a RV dual propane rack. Also buy a plastic cover to protect tanks. With the rack u can run 2 20 lbs or 2 30 lbs tanks. I personally run 2 30 but after a 3 night stay in the trailer I still am on my first tank. So 2 20 lbs would be sufficient in my case. I will try to post some pics of my setup but u definitely have enough room

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A 20lb tank hold approx 4.5 gallons. 1 gallon of propane is approx 90k btu - so one tank holds 400,000 btu

A 40,000 btu heater would run for approx 10hrs

Not a lot of help on your tank mounting question but a little FYI for you tank selection

 

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Go with a covered dual tank system.

Two tanks in case one leaks out.

Covered system so can lock it up and keep out freezing rain.

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Red tab upper right is for external access to outdoor heater or grill.

Can lock up tanks

Round regulator w/black cap needs to vent to atmosphere to regulate pressure and ice will destroy it and fail shut.

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Notice hand crank misses the tank when rotated

 

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rusty99 said:

Hi guys,

Looking for some ideas of what other have done and suggestions.

I want to mount a single 30 lb propane tank on the tongue. Not much room on my tongue as you can see from the picture, only 20.5 inches between the V nose and jack.

I was thinking a single 30 lb would be a cleaner design rather than two 20 lb tanks.

A single 20 lb tank wouldn't last too long is my thinking (?)

Anyways, as I am in the process of adding a furnace, I better figure out a sturdy design that could accommodate a 30 lb tank. I am not a welder but could take it to a shop if I have the right design in mind.

Tried to upload a couple more pics in jpg format but got this error
"WBMP image has the incorrect file extension"

Thanks!

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Relocate battery ... Gel inside trailer or outside where crank is located Put crank to one side external to wedged frame. Mount tank holder closest to vnose.

 

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donbrown said:

Go with a covered dual tank system.

Two tanks in case one leaks out.

Covered system so can lock it up and keep out freezing rain.

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Red tab upper right is for external access to outdoor heater or grill.

Can lock up tanks

Round regulator w/black cap needs to vent to atmosphere to regulate pressure and ice will destroy it and fail shut.

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Notice hand crank misses the tank when rotated

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Very nice setup! Are those 20lb or 30lb tanks? Did you have to get that checker plate box custom made? Or can you buy that somewhere?

 

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After reading the replies I think I have been convinced to go with a dual tank system rather than a single 30lb tank. I am leaning towards two 20lb tanks to keep the tongue weight slightly lighter. I tow with a half ton (Toyota Tundra) and tongue weight adds up quick.

I love the idea of having the ability to hook up a BBQ to the tanks. Keep the ideas coming guys.

 

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rusty99 said:

Very nice setup! Are those 20lb or 30lb tanks? Did you have to get that checker plate box custom made? Or can you buy that somewhere?

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30 pound tanks. Have two 30k BTU heaters.
Just bought the trailer and came setup as pictured.

You can get a plastic cover on Amazon for $30 Camco 40542 Heavy-Duty 20lb or 30lb Dual Propane Tank Cover (Polar White) and $20 at http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rv-tank-cover-white-fits-double-30-7-5-gallon/58161

Found an aluminum one on a classified site for $275 made by airstream

http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com/ads/30-gallon-aluminum-propane-cover/#


JR products makes the hardware to mount tanks to the trailer... http://jrproducts.net/index.php/catalog/load_product_list/LP Gas/Tank Equipment/

 

Last edited: Oct 2, 2017