Do I really need both Propane Tanks?

marc515

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #1

I see that the MPG comes with two tanks, and I'm just wondering if I can save some weight by taking one of the tanks off?

What's your experience for short term camping of about a week?

Thank you

 

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Rrloren

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #2

With only one tank you will run out of propane and likely at a bad time. I wouldn't want to be without both tanks, I get antsy when one of mine empties and the auto switchover occurs. Can't wait till I can fill the empty one.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #3

marc515 said:

I see that the MPG comes with two tanks, and I'm just wondering if I can save some weight by taking one of the tanks off?

Thank you

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You only need one tank !! That is till you run it empty, then you'll wish you had two.

 

marc515

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #4

Is there a connector to hook up an exterior grill?

 

boatto5er

Founding VA Chap Ldr (Ret)

• May 14, 2011

• #5

Agree with Rich and Jon. Have run out of propane once. Just happened to have an empty second one. that won't happen again.

 

2psnapod2

Texas-South Chapter Leaders-Retired

• May 14, 2011

• #6

I usually have a couple extra ones around. You can never have to much.

 

codycarver

Founding Wyoming Chapter Leader-retired

• May 14, 2011

• #7

Agreed, the only time you run out of propane is when you are using it.

 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member

• May 14, 2011

• #8

You will never run out of Propane during the day. Propane tanks only run out in the middle of the night, especially if it is cold outside. (just joking)

 

pegmikef

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #9

And when I'm boondocking using my generators, I take a third one with me since I use propane to run the frig and hot water heater (as well as the heater if it is cold) and, oh yeah, cook too.

 

GOTTOYS

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #10

30-40# you won't even notice the difference in weight. Leave one home and I ga-ron-tee you'll run out before the trip is over....Don

 

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Birchwood

Well-known member

• May 14, 2011

• #11

Unless you are grossly overweight already a tank of propane will not cost you anymore money to haul.
I have two 40 lb tanks on my rv and thought about the weights a few times but overtime I realized
this Landmark is heavy and 40 extra pounds doesn't mean anything.

 

caissiel

Senior Member

• May 14, 2011

• #12

If you want less weight just pump in 1/2 the propane in each tank and you will have a spare when needed.