Posted 2015-07-13 7:57 AM (#164025) Subject: Propane tanks and adding accessories to trailer
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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?
Posted 2015-07-13 11:14 AM (#164031 - in reply to #164025) Subject: RE: Propane tanks and adding accessories to trailer
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Posts: 233 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!!!
Posted 2015-07-13 6:27 PM (#164037 - in reply to #164025) Subject: fastening
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Posts: 448 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
Posted 2015-07-14 3:15 PM (#164053 - in reply to #164025) Subject: RE: Propane tanks and adding accessories to trailer
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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?
Posted 2015-07-14 3:50 PM (#164054 - in reply to #164025) Subject: propane and screws
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Posts: 448 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
Propane tanks and adding accessories to trailer
