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05-21-2015, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Propane Bottle Storage
What is the recommended way to store propane bottles when trailer is in storage over the winter? Should they be removed or remain with trailer?
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Don, Pearl, Zack, Magic & Brodie
2008 Cougar 289BHS (33' 5er)
2002 GMC Sierra CC 4WD, Diesel
Hijacker - Slider hitch
Previous RV's
Tent, Hard-top Tent Trailer, Chinook 10.5' Camper, 13' Citation TT, 1976 Diplomat Motor Home
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05-21-2015, 06:26 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Propane Bottle Storage
If your sure they won't disappear you can leave them with the trailer. Since it's not legal to lock the compartment they are in you may want to take them home. If you do, cover the quick connections. Some people use sandwich bags held on with zip ties. Be sure the valves are closed.
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-21-2015, 08:16 PM
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I've never even thought about removing them. I just turn off the valves and that's it.
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2007 33.5' Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel used for full-timing for several years--now sold
2011 Hideout 23RKSWE that we now use for poking around local parks
2007 Chevy 3/4 ton diesel with Prodigy Brake Control
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05-22-2015, 04:36 AM
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the only reason to remove them is so someone else doesn't do it for you. i wrap my hose ends in a plastic bag and tape it up so no critters make the end of the hose their home!  :
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2010 MONTANA 3750FL
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05-22-2015, 04:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
...Since it's not legal to lock the compartment they are in you may want to take them home...
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Do you have details on this? I keep mine padlocked.
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05-22-2015, 05:02 AM
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You can lock the bottles, but not the compartment door. Emergency crews have to be able to close the valves in an accident.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-22-2015, 05:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
You can lock the bottles, but not the compartment door. Emergency crews have to be able to close the valves in an accident.
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Thanks for the detail.
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Current:
'17 Winnebago Vista 31BE / Wife, pesky Eski and loco Toto dog
Former:
'15 Open Range 256BHS / '05 F350 CCLB RWD V10
'14 Keystone Passport 238ML / '13 GC Trailhawk Hemi
RIP Birch (pitbull)
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05-22-2015, 06:03 AM
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It's only May, Memorial Day weekend, the first big camping weekend of the year.....Can we keep the winterizing questions for later in the year? 
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
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05-22-2015, 06:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
It's only May, Memorial Day weekend, the first big camping weekend of the year.....Can we keep the winterizing questions for later in the year? |
You can't fault the guy. There's only one good month up there. He'll be putting it away next month 
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RIP Birch (pitbull)
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05-22-2015, 07:34 AM
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Chain the bottles to the frame and turn off the valves - that's it for me.
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05-22-2015, 07:50 AM
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Birchy, man that was harsh.....no need to kick a family when they're down. Let 'em enjoy their six weeks of summer. 
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2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
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2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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05-22-2015, 08:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BirchyBoy
You can't fault the guy. There's only one good month up there. He'll be putting it away next month |
BirchyBoy -
Not true. There are actually two good months "up there" - July and August. 
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05-23-2015, 05:05 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BirchyBoy
You can't fault the guy. There's only one good month up there. He'll be putting it away next month |
Actually I was asking the question about propane bottle storage for a friend. My camping buddy passed away recently and his DW wishes to carry on camping. she asked me if the bottles had to be removed when she puts the trailer into winter storage. Her husband had done so but she didn't think it was necessary. That is why I posted the question. (and her trailer is a Jayco, not Keystone).
Also, it's not true about one month of good weather; we actually have two.
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Don, Pearl, Zack, Magic & Brodie
2008 Cougar 289BHS (33' 5er)
2002 GMC Sierra CC 4WD, Diesel
Hijacker - Slider hitch
Previous RV's
Tent, Hard-top Tent Trailer, Chinook 10.5' Camper, 13' Citation TT, 1976 Diplomat Motor Home
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05-23-2015, 06:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Livermore Ca.
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I have a question about 5 gallon bottles. I have one of those outdoor heaters with 2 inferred elements and it goes on a 5 gallon bottle. Has anyone devised a way to put them in storage area in the front?
No I wont use it inside the trailer. It's only for outdoors. I also have a stick for the lantern that goes on the bottle so I can hook up the camp stove up to. so I would love to have something to bring the extra bottles
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05-23-2015, 07:30 AM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by old timer
I have a question about 5 gallon bottles. I have one of those outdoor heaters with 2 inferred elements and it goes on a 5 gallon bottle. Has anyone devised a way to put them in storage area in the front?
No I wont use it inside the trailer. It's only for outdoors. I also have a stick for the lantern that goes on the bottle so I can hook up the camp stove up to. so I would love to have something to bring the extra bottles
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I'm not sure how much room you have on your tongue in front of the existing propane tanks, but you possibly could mount a single tank holder (similar to the ones on pop-up campers) behind the jack and in front of the current tanks. Then you'd have a place to store/carry your 20 pound bottle without putting it inside your RV.
Here's a picture of one such carrier:
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
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05-24-2015, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Livermore Ca.
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I will update my sig. Sorry I didnt include my TT. I have a 2003 Montana. I just got it. It is in great shape just looking to make it mine.
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