4 Curious Georges' 2001 Saf-T-Liner - Page 43

david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 07:18 PM

Well got a microwave now! It was from the RV. Had to trim the shroud a little but I think fits nice!

Shelf was strong enough to hold me and the whole thing is screwed in since it is designed as a panel mount.

Ugh. Lack of ceiling trim is killing me! Gotta do it one of these days!

CaptSquid · 03-06-2018, 07:19 PM

Got a link?

I still like the small 10gal tank. I won't have to drive Brunhilde down the road for a refill.

Twigg · 03-06-2018, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptSquid

Got a link?

I still like the small 10gal tank. I won't have to drive Brunhilde down the road for a refill.

Looks like this one to me ... Google is your friend:

https://www.amazon.com/Flame-King-YS...AEQ051F3EJYJX4

david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptSquid

Got a link?

I still like the small 10gal tank. I won't have to drive Brunhilde down the road for a refill.

I hear you. I’ll plumb it so I can connect to an exchange bottle in a pinch.

david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 07:40 PM

The 15# or 20# exchange tanks are 3 or 4 gallons, so this one is about like 2.5 or 3 of those.

Twigg · 03-06-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by david.dgeorge07

The 15# or 20# exchange tanks are 3 or 4 gallons, so this one is about like 2.5 or 3 of those.

I have planned storage for three of the 20 lb tanks (which actually yield less than that).

I plan to link two together on a changeover switch, and keep a spare. That way, when a tank is empty I can change it at Wal-Mart so always have at least two full tanks available.

It's not the cheapest way to buy propane, but it is very convenient and I won't have to worry about getting the bus to a filling station.

o1marc · 03-06-2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Twigg

I have planned storage for three of the 20 lb tanks (which actually yield less than that).

I plan to link two together on a changeover switch, and keep a spare. That way, when a tank is empty I can change it at Wal-Mart so always have at least two full tanks available.

It's not the cheapest way to buy propane, but it is very convenient and I won't have to worry about getting the bus to a filling station.

Tractor Supply Company sells propane as long as they are open, 7 days a week.

Dave in Tucson · 03-06-2018, 08:27 PM

I have been planning a tank similar to ddg's, but larger. I don't know how to post a link here, but Amazon has a FlameKing YS293 that holds 29.3 gallons. This tank is 48" long, but plans are for a MVP ER that has plenty of underfloor storage space. With 29.3 gallons, I won't worry about refilling it too often! (and it will be mounted for easy access at one of the belly hatch doors).

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david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 08:36 PM

One cove finally done! Until now strips were just lying on the windowsills. To get more output I placed the leds on a strip of plywood screwed to the back of the 1x4.

Before.

o1marc · 03-06-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave in Tucson

I have been planning a tank similar to ddg's, but larger. I don't know how to post a link here, but Amazon has a FlameKing YS293 that holds 29.3 gallons. This tank is 48" long, but plans are for a MVP ER that has plenty of underfloor storage space. With 29.3 gallons, I won't worry about refilling it too often! (and it will be mounted for easy access at one of the belly hatch doors).

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Hopefully I have room to mount one of these also. On a 40'er I should have room.

david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 10:03 PM

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Hopefully I have room to mount one of these also. On a 40'er I should have room.

Looks nice! I wouldn’t mind one of those! My bus has room but my budget...not so much.

Dave in Tucson · 03-06-2018, 10:29 PM

Yup. Pretty pricey. I am looking at long term off grid boondocking. I saw your tank, and it caught my attention because of it's similarity, but much lower price.
Now I gotta figure out if I really NEED the larger tank, or could get by with the smaller one....
Bigger is better, usually?

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david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 10:59 PM

I can certainly see a case for the bigger tank. I decided to just make sure it was easy to connect a 20# bottle if need be and see how it goes. It also depends on how much gas you use.

Dave in Tucson · 03-06-2018, 11:00 PM

Ok, so now I have another question about your mini split. I see in the advertising that the condenser is pre-charged. Is there any provision to vacuum the lines and the evaporator unit before you open the condenser unit?

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Dave in Tucson · 03-06-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by david.dgeorge07

I can certainly see a case for the bigger tank. I decided to just make sure it was easy to connect a 20# bottle if need be and see how it goes. It also depends on how much gas you use.

Looking at full stove/oven, propane water heater, and propane heating unit. Longer time between fills is a definite plus.

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david.dgeorge07 · 03-06-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave in Tucson

Ok, so now I have another question about your mini split. I see in the advertising that the condenser is pre-charged. Is there any provision to vacuum the lines and the evaporator unit before you open the condenser unit?

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I hired someone to do that. We did a bubble test with nitrogen as well.

PNW_Steve · 03-07-2018, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by o1marc

Tractor Supply Company sells propane as long as they are open, 7 days a week.

I don't know if it is similar around the country but here in WA almost all propane fill places charge $3-$3.30/gallon except Tractor Supply. They charge $1.80-1.90.

Dave in Tucson · 03-07-2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

I don't know if it is similar around the country but here in WA almost all propane fill places charge $3-$3.30/gallon except Tractor Supply. They charge $1.80-1.90.

Good info. Never really checked into that.

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Tango · 03-07-2018, 09:17 AM

Don't be afraid to look at used LP tanks if they are from a quality mfgr. The DOT approved tanks ( such as Manchester) are extremely well made and can last for decades. And you can often save 50+% on a really good unit.

o1marc · 03-07-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

I don't know if it is similar around the country but here in WA almost all propane fill places charge $3-$3.30/gallon except Tractor Supply. They charge $1.80-1.90.

I'm sure it depends on the current price of LPG. The place I used to get LP from charged me $15 for a 20lb, and $20 for a 30b tank fill, whether the tank was empty or not. They closed early on sat. and weren't open on Sun. Then I found TSC sold it as long as they were open, 7 days a week. But it is sold by the gallon. I can't seen this before, always saw LP sold by the lb. So I started regularly getting it from them. Then their price went up this season to $2.90/ga. I went in to get some only to find they had run out before the coldest weekend of the year and weren't expecting more until the following Thurs. So I went to the other place and was surprised to see it at $2.15/ga. and that they were now using the gallon method and not the weight method. They fill it by weight and then charge for the amount.

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