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| I have two questions - I have a new Merhow trailer, used it for the first time last week and after a week camping, I know that at least one of my propane tanks is empty and the other one is probably low. Anything I should know about removing the tank, or do I simply unscrew the connectors? And how do I know when it is low/empty?I am also thinking of adding a blanket bar, but I'm reluctant to start drilling in the walls of my new trailer without more info. Any tips? |
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Location: Los Angeles, Ca. | www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjqE00P2aPY
Watch this for a quick explanation on the valve. Close all valves and unscrew the connector on the empty tank. |
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Location: Tennessee | When I got my trailer the dealer suggested only having one tank "open" at a time. That way, when one runs out you just switch over to the full one and refill the empty when you get home. If you have both valves open, when you run out you are OUT!!! |
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Location: Penrose, Colorado | they make a gauge that goes on each tank but I have no idea as to if they work. Camping World has them. |
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Location: Los Angeles, Ca. | Look for framing members.....any screws, rivets, or push against panelling to feel for underlying supports. Use stainless steel, self drilling fasteners |
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Location: western PA | http://www.worldmarket.com/product/propane+tank++gauge.do?camp=ppc%...
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| That's what I did too on my first trip out - using just one tank at a time. But I was camped 7 days and I am sure tank 1 is empty but not sure about tank 2 - it may be halfway.I think I forgot to mention that the trailer is aluminum. Not sure if that makes a difference, or it would still be the same stainless steel fasteners. I'm guessing pre-drilling a hole is the way to go? |
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Location: Los Angeles, Ca. | Self drilling stainless steel screws are the way to go...you could drill a very small hale first just to make sure you are hitting something solid enough. On the propane tanks, the regulator gage will have an indicator which will show when tank#1 is empty and the regulator has switched automatically to tank #2. That is how you know that tank#1 is empty and needs refilling |
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Propane tanks and adding accessories to trailer
