Reddit reviews Worthington 281149 1-Gallon Steel Propane Cylinder With Type 1 With Overflow Prevention Device Valve
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Cylinders are manufactured to Department of Transportation (DOT) or Transport Canada (TC) specificationsEngineered design for lightweight strengthRugged, damage resistant all steel constructionComfortable hand-holds in the collar for easier liftingRust inhibiting Durabond powder coat paint
It's only a 1 pound tank (http://www.amazon.com/Worthington-281149-1-Gallon-Cylinder-Prevention/dp/B000SKX63U). With drainage holes in the area around it in case of a leak. In the end, it will also be in its own box with direct drainage so that there's no chance of leaking into the rest of the van.
Rest of the stuff, can do. Thanks!
They sell refillable 1 pound tanks.
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Q:How does one hook up a 20# just for use on a 2 burner Coleman stove?
If you only use the propane for your stove and have a home base, you can get buy with a much smaller, approved refillable tank. photo The problem with full-timing with this is you can't use the propane exchange cages located at nearly every gas station, walmart, and hardware store. You must get it refilled in person or refill it yourself. (You will also go through the tiny tank quickly if you're heating your van)
I have a home base, and my current setup is a tiny space. I use refilled disposable bottled propane for the stove and space heating. I keep the bulk tank at home. The heater is no longer sold but it's equivalent to the smallest buddy heater. photo I run it for 10 minutes before going to sleep or getting out of the sleeping bag, and for this use it's all I need. But then again I'm not trying to live like this full time.
Q: Can you hook up a hot water heater to the 20# and not have to use electric?
Maybe? I boil water in a pot and use an adapted weed sprayer to shower with. But I'm not full time.
It seems hugely inconvenient to carry around a big propane canister just to lug it outside for my stove every morning, but the cost may be worth it, then?
Yep. I cook on the tailgate when the weather is good. Like I said I refill the disposables before the trip and save a $1.50 each time. Might not be worth it to you.
*I would never fill something like that on my own. Not gonna fuk with propane and blow myself up.**
It requires some care, but it's easy. You just weigh the bottle when empty and write the weight of the tank itself on it with a black magic marker. When the tank is full, just make sure the total weight, minus the tare is less than 1 pound (or less than 12 ounces on some disposable cylinders.) They're actually hard to overfill but you need an adapter and a kitchen scale.
The hose I have is 5'. I already had the tank, but that's the link for one if you need it. If you have a larger camp, you may need a 5gal tank.