Propane tanks on Campers

Today, any new camper and most every used one you purchase should always come with propane tanks. If you get a camper without at least one propane tank then it is safe to ask for one and you should not feel like you are asking for too much.

Propane tanks are just one feature that dealers can add to the sale that costs them very little.

The size of the propane tanks will be in either 20 lb or 30 lb. The tanks need to be filled for the dealer to check all systems, like the stove, to make sure that they work and that the system has no leaks in it.

When you run out of propane on your camper it is highly recommended not to do an exchange but rather get the tanks you have filled. This is ideal for two reasons. First, when you go to ever exchange your camper at a dealer, they will want to see your original tanks or similar not a blue rhino exchange tank.

The second reason not to exchange your tanks, is that if you are exchanging for a Blue Rhino tank or similar, that you lose money because they do not give you a full tank. The tanks are actually about 3/4 full and that mainly is do to transportation laws.

The third reason, your tanks are most likely a higher quality than some of those that you may get in a tank exchange.

So in summary, if you should always, when possible, have your propane tanks filled at a filling station. Swapping your camper tanks is not always in your best interest and does not save you money and may actually cost you time.

If you are not familiar with having a propane tank filled, many local hardware stores will do them as well as other RV dealers, and quite often places that deal with landscape equipment.



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