5lb Propane Tanks
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outdoornate65
Adventurer
I recently purchased a Worthington 6# Aluminum tank for use with my new Partner Steel stove.
I ordered it from Amazon and it was pricey ($150) but figure it will last a long time and I'm no longer using the green Coleman tanks.
The tank is tall and slender 6"x 20" roughly. So far I've used it on three trips and it still feels like there is plenty of propane in there.
I ordered it from Amazon and it was pricey ($150) but figure it will last a long time and I'm no longer using the green Coleman tanks.
The tank is tall and slender 6"x 20" roughly. So far I've used it on three trips and it still feels like there is plenty of propane in there.
trailscape
Explorer
I bought a refurbished one from eBay two years ago for 50 shipped. I think 65 for a Manchester tank is probably about the best you'll find. There's a 1-gallon Worthington for 52 shipped on Amazon.
stingray1300
Explorer
Costco. $30 each. I bought 3 of them. Empty of course. $18 to fill.
Biggunns
New member
Stingray1300 the Costco tanks are 20lb tanks. The 5lb tanks are more compact and better for short trips.
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1Louder
Explorer
I bought 2 11lb. tanks from Home Depot for $54. Just a compromise in size and cost. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Worthington-Pro-Grade-11-lb-Empty-Propane-Tank-281165/202034839 I also bought mounts for these tanks from PMA 4X4. Hope that helps. I was never able to find a deal on the smaller ones.
This also may be an option for you. http://www.kampspropane.com/product...propane-cylinders-for-camping-and-tailgating/
This also may be an option for you. http://www.kampspropane.com/product...propane-cylinders-for-camping-and-tailgating/
Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
Came to say this. I got mine there last year and they still seem to be one of the best prices online.
thefishhawk
Adventurer
I think the demand just isn't there, the off sizes end up more expensive than the standard old 20lb'er. The refillable one linked is interesting, but you can refill the green 1lb'ers with an adapter anyway.
grogie
Like to Camp
I second the 11# Worthington tank. Awesome tank! Big enough to last awhile but not as heavy as a 20# tank.
I, too, bought the short (11 lbs) version of the ever ubiquitous twenty pounder from Ace. Shipped to a store convenient for me while a rebate was offered. It is essentially a 20lbs tank top welded to a bottom without the middle, so mass production economies of scale partially apply.
I like the STABILITY (short n fat) the tank has, as in it is NOT easy to tip over. REMEMBER folks, these tanks need to be treated nice/gently for a happy long life (as does ANY pressure vessel). Plus holds more gas than the smaller bottles/tanks.
I would have rather had aluminum, but I'm too damn cheap!
I like the STABILITY (short n fat) the tank has, as in it is NOT easy to tip over. REMEMBER folks, these tanks need to be treated nice/gently for a happy long life (as does ANY pressure vessel). Plus holds more gas than the smaller bottles/tanks.
I would have rather had aluminum, but I'm too damn cheap!
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Scoutman
Explorer
I got my 10# from my local propane supplier. They had to order it but the price wasn't much different than what I would have paid to order and ship it from somewhere else. The 5# tank was just a little more expensive than the 10#.
I agree the price is high for these little tanks but the convenient size and weight savings over your typical 20# tank is worth it to me. Get it and you won't be disappointed.
I agree the price is high for these little tanks but the convenient size and weight savings over your typical 20# tank is worth it to me. Get it and you won't be disappointed.
cactusjk
Explorer
Good to know since it is an expensive tank! I got it at West Marine a while back.