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02-21-2019, 05:46 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 1,413
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Thomas
Engine: CAT 3126
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Our conversion --- propane question
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Originally Posted by Ciscokid
We use the same tank as o1marc. We use the propane for our water heater (16 gallon xt ), the LG gas stove, and our fridge (norcold 1800 polarmax). We fill this up around twice a year and have no issues with this tank. The gas guys look at us funny when we ask them to fill our tank in a school bus but after opening the door and see the DOT tank they have no issues. Drill four holes in the seam flaps under the bus and done deal. I have hit some pot holes big enough to catch bass out of and this thing dont move.
Scott
www.skoolieadventures.com
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The ease of mounting these things is the real selling point for me. When I really got to looking at fabbing up something that I felt good about for mounting standard 20 pound bottles it made the idea of paying the money for one of these that mounts easily underneath the floor quite attractive.
Some of my pics from installation.
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02-21-2019, 05:56 PM
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#22
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 703
Year: 1995
Engine: DT408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by john61ct
Those looking for cheap, just use multiple 20-lb BBQ size, can build a rack to keep them quiet.
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This is what I did (pic taken before skinning the sides and installing door to access storage and tanks):
I can store 4 BBQ tanks in a pretty small space this way.
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02-21-2019, 05:58 PM
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#23
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by david.dgeorge07
The ease of mounting these things is the real selling point for me. When I really got to looking at fabbing up something that I felt good about for mounting standard 20 pound bottles it made the idea of paying the money for one of these that mounts easily underneath the floor quite attractive.
Some of my pics from installation.
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Thanks for the pics
I think I measured the rib spacing underneath mine at 48" and can grab the flange on each end, so 4 bolt holes is all that's needed to mount this.
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02-21-2019, 06:04 PM
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#24
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2,775
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Both ways work great.
Nice thing about the stock 20# ones is can refill independently of the bus, leave it in camp if you have another ride available.
And some very remote areas only have the swap style service available, a ripoff $ per gal but can often be better than having to drive 200+ miles to a real town.
Plus, so cheap, often free, get an old worn out one and swap for new, the one time those services are actually good value.
But yes a really well optimized carry rack is a whole 'nother project, if you can afford a big tank that is much easier.
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02-21-2019, 06:13 PM
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#25
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Tractor Supply Company sells propane by the gallon at competitive prices and will sell it to you 7 days a week as long as they are open. Huge help when you need some on weekends and the regular places are 9-5, M-F, or needs some after 5pm weekdays.
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02-21-2019, 07:51 PM
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#26
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2,775
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cheap too, $1.70 / gal I think, last "fillup" of a 2# was like $8
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02-21-2019, 08:09 PM
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#27
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by john61ct
cheap too, $1.70 / gal I think, last "fillup" of a 2# was like $8
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Tractor Supply here is more expensive than the propane local companies. TSC here right now is $2.79ga. Local supply is only $1.99ga. For me TSC is there for me only if I need them after hours or weekends.
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02-22-2019, 05:54 AM
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#28
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Indiana
Posts: 128
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Me
Chassis: 2001 IC
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 72
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We noticed the flying J truck stop had a fill station for Rv's here in Indianapolis.
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02-22-2019, 07:51 AM
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#29
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sojourner
This is what I did (pic taken before skinning the sides and installing door to access storage and tanks):
I can store 4 BBQ tanks in a pretty small space this way.
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I find these by the road on trash day. Doesn't matter what the date is, I just take them to the convenience store and exchange em. For around $17 I get a new, filled propane tank. I've got 7 right now and I find one every few months.
Once I get to 20 or so I may back off.
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02-22-2019, 09:43 AM
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#30
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 233
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Genesis
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84lug
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
This is what I am using, 29.3g, not quite 30. 48" x 15". Mine will mount in the left rear corner underneath where the exhaust pipe was, plenty of room there, though my bus is big..
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just bought that exact tank for my propane furnace, hot water heater, range, and refrigerator... how do you like it? It's not cheap.. lol
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02-22-2019, 11:18 AM
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#31
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HappyInTN
just bought that exact tank for my propane furnace, hot water heater, range, and refrigerator... how do you like it? It's not cheap.. lol
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I haven't purchased it yet, I'm waiting for restocking. What did you pay for yours? They are typically in $500+ range. Found some on eBay for $479 and that seller occasionally drops them to $449. But I just found that Walmart sells them for $349.95, but are out of stock at this time.
What model propane fridge are you using?
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02-22-2019, 02:18 PM
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#32
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2,775
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Actually that **is** cheap, cheap as it gets unless you luck out on a once-off second-hand.
Try something American-made LOL
Just that everything looks pricey per-gallon compared to the BBQ bottles, and that's just because they're "subsidized" being the consumer mass market standard.
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02-25-2019, 08:09 AM
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#33
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 233
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Genesis
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84lug
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
I haven't purchased it yet, I'm waiting for restocking. What did you pay for yours? They are typically in $500+ range. Found some on eBay for $479 and that seller occasionally drops them to $449. But I just found that Walmart sells them for $349.95, but are out of stock at this time.
What model propane fridge are you using?
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$489 on an online site.. I havnt installed it yet. I have a norcold 621x I believe is. Has to be hooked up propane AC and DC to even work... such a pain.
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03-02-2019, 10:28 AM
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#34
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Almost There
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 80
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I spent 30 years doing LP mobile installs in Vehicles, food carts and marine applications. Most home done installs I have seen are an accident waiting to happen. Suggest anyone do due diligence and do not skimp on installation.
Having a flex off the tank and vibration hangers are a must. Find an installer who will teach you to make proper flares and don't skimp on tooling or have them do it. Make your runs as short as possible and any tee's or connections accessible for regular inspections. An LP gas alarm is a must if you value your safety.
Remember Propane has a higher specific gravity so it will fall and collect wherever its leaking, Once you cross 15-17% by air you have boom in the making.
It pains me to see so many laissez-faire attitudes towards this subject.
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03-02-2019, 10:47 AM
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#35
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mudhutwarrior
I spent 30 years doing LP mobile installs in Vehicles, food carts and marine applications. Most home done installs I have seen are an accident waiting to happen. Suggest anyone do due diligence and do not skimp on installation.
Having a flex off the tank and vibration hangers are a must. Find an installer who will teach you to make proper flares and don't skimp on tooling or have them do it. Make your runs as short as possible and any tee's or connections accessible for regular inspections. An LP gas alarm is a must if you value your safety.
Remember Propane has a higher specific gravity so it will fall and collect wherever its leaking, Once you cross 15-17% by air you have boom in the making.
It pains me to see so many laissez-faire attitudes towards this subject.
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The truth has been spoken.
And remember just because you don’t smell it doesn’t mean it has gathered in an area. The smell is an additional that sometimes will go away.
All my LP is outside the bus. And it is minimal.
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03-02-2019, 11:46 AM
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#36
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2,775
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+1 true dis
But just driving itself is a huge risk, do your best to work the odds in the direction of safety,
but don't let fear stop you completely either
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