Quality Propane Tanks for Overlanding?
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86scotty
Cynic
I'm not sure there are any specific 'overlanding' made tanks. Propane tanks are pretty much all made by the big players in that game and are a lot stronger than you think. Manchester, Worthington, etc. are the names you are likely to find. If you find an 'overlanding' specific one it's probably just one of theirs with a Smittybilt (or similar label) stuck on it.
Propane tanks mounted to RVs have been withstanding car wrecks, direct hits in many cases, without a problem since RVs came along.
As for mounts there are many in the overlanding world. The search bar is your friend.
Propane tanks mounted to RVs have been withstanding car wrecks, direct hits in many cases, without a problem since RVs came along.
As for mounts there are many in the overlanding world. The search bar is your friend.
MiamiC70
Well-known member
Worthington Steel Refillable Propane Cylinder, 4.25 lbs.
Worthington Refillable Propane Cylinder is used for powering RV appliances, grills, and other propane accessories.
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At least in the US market, specifications for propane cylinders are determined by the U.S. Department of Transportation as at some point in the life cycle these will be carrying a hazardous material over the public transportation system, I.E. highways and roads... As long as they are built to DOT standards, there really isn't much, if any difference between the bottles aside from minor cosmetic issues.
Mickey Bitsko
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jaymar
Member
True, but I was thinking that--as with most of the gear we use--there are going to be those manufacturers who go above and beyond...
The Norwegian translucent spun glass ones are the only innovation I've seen in decades.
Worthington and Manchester are the only USA makers afaik, equally good, just keep them painted to prevent rust.
To be honest the standard BBQ size is so universal, can just swap out anywhere in the country
IMO best way to go, two bottles side by side with a switchover valve
automatic only if you are good about checking.
There is an el cheapo brand imported from Mexico sold on eBay, but not quality, had some recalls.
Worthington and Manchester are the only USA makers afaik, equally good, just keep them painted to prevent rust.
To be honest the standard BBQ size is so universal, can just swap out anywhere in the country
IMO best way to go, two bottles side by side with a switchover valve
automatic only if you are good about checking.
There is an el cheapo brand imported from Mexico sold on eBay, but not quality, had some recalls.
Hmmm. I don't know everything, or even much of anything really, but I would be surprised if there were one MFG that went far enough above and beyond to make any tangible difference. The metal thickness, quality inspection process, etc... are to my knowledge determined by DOT regs. I could be wrong but I doubt it...
I've seen more than a few propane tanks cut apart. My BILs tend to make tiny BBQ pits out of them. No clue what brands they are, but they all seemed more or less the same to me...
And like was said above. I don't think there are that many actual manufacturers.
One caveat, I would HIGHLY recommend a USA MFG. I believe that more or less leaves Manchester and Worthington, who are more or less the 2 main brands anyway...
There are other brands that are lower quality Asian imports that have had some recall issues...
FWIW, I currently have 2 20lb tanks (okay 15) that I got on exchange program, one Worthington, one Manchester. I am needing to add 2 more and am planning on adding Manchesters. I am sick of the exchange thing as they only give you 15lbs instead of the full 20...
jaymar
Member
Okay, who's making quality switchovers?
jadmt
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flame king appears to be imported but it has no markings on the bottle that tell you where it was made. I recently bought a 20lb flame king because it was the only one I could find locally. Any time a company does not tell you where it is made means probably not USA made....
Yes that's the cheapo competitor
made in Mexico, big ines at least
the 1lb refillable likely Chinese
had a danger recall
Visit a legit largish propane business, ask to look at their catalog and place the orderOkay, who's making quality switchovers?
For all propane fittings:
Do not buy online, do not buy on price
First choice RegO
