How do you carry propane tanks?

Same here, plus a strap.

 

Is there an ELI5 for this?

Consensus seems to be 10-11lb is best. That 1lb doesn't last long, and likely costs more.
Some things only take 1lb, like small Heater Buddy. Not sure how fast it uses it.
So I assume you keep at least one 1lb bottle, for a device like that which only works with it.

But not dual burner stovetop, which I see people fuel with big tank.
Where do you get the hose accessories needed to connect the big tank to stovetop?

What's the best place and price to get 10-11lb?

How is refilling?
Last time I had a big tank for a grill, you go to where has it (grocery store) and they trade it for another unit.
So I'm not sure how that works if it's an atypical size (10-11lb vs regular home grill 20) if they may have it, and the grocery store likely gets what they have in a cage delivered from somewhere else
Trying to imagine buying a tank for $50, putting some stickers on it, then being told no one can refill it or there's no matching tank to trade for what you own and personalized

 

10 lb tanks are a lot more expensive than the standard 20 lb. grill size and you have to go somewhere that fills them (and hope the clerk can figure out what to charge you). Also, tanks are only good for 12 years from date of manufacture before they need to be recertified or can no longer be filled.

So owning a 10 lb tank is kind of a hassle.

BTW, there are 2 shapes of 10 lb. tanks - one is the same diameter as a 20 lb. tank but shorter so it still fits in a milk crate and is more stable if you are using a light that mounts on a pole. The other is smaller diameter but taller so it might store better in your truck but is less stable.

You can also get a 5 lb. tank.

 

I carry mine with my hands.

 

Built a wooden frame to transport my 100lb tank for refilling. Got it filled and attendant commented that 10 minutes before I got there a guy brought his 100 pounder in laid down flat in a Civic hatchback. Retired from Oil and Gas industry and couldn't help thinking about several "What ifs".

 

I have four tanks that I rotate for my grill, use the same method.

I also use milk crates to transport my five gallon water bottles

 

honestly
because I probably won't be able to find a place within reasonable distance or at all
to refill a 5, 10, etc.
I'll probably get a 10/15 and put in in a milk crate to start, or atop a sleeping platform so it's held higher to the bedrail in a way that a quickfist (ratcheting belt or rubber clamp) could be made to hold it.
Not on it's own, but already sitting and supported on something, with a clamp just acting to hold it upright and snug it towards the beside.
A dedicated mount would cost a lot more and usually require a swingout.
The former method at least can be relocated if needed.

sketch part is sleeping next to something like that inside the truck rather than outside where if there's a leak, it can dissipate into the air. Ordered a combined CO and Gas detector from Home Depot that claims can last on a 9V battery for 6mo, that I'll probably just lay down on the floor near the tank.

Because propane sinks. Imagine laying with your head down not knowing there's an invisible layer of propane that an alarm didn't detect because it's velcro'd to the camper shell carpet above

the youtube mishap videos don't look good

I'm probably gonna have to get a soapy water spray bottle and mount for that too after seeing this video recommend leak-checking equipment every use...

 

out in BFE arizona everyone uses propane tanks for everything even home heating and cooking.
there big propane dealers, who fill the giant home tanks and you can get your 10 or 20 gallon tank
filled there. However KOA or simalar campgrounds usually fill tanks. Two or three gas stations fill
tanks. They know what to charge you since it is metered out by the gallon like gasoline. It sounds
like you are new so just ask trailer dealers, or people you know who own trailers. the trade in your
tank for a full one is in my opinion the worst way to go. Or last resort google "propane filling"

 

new to propane yes sir

correct, swap does seem overpriced, like $22
when in reality I hear the actual refill worth of gas itself is closer to around $4...

I'll have to map out places then. Gonna call Tractor Supply and see what they do.
Crappy part is how far they are.
WalMart, grocery stores, Home Depot, etc. are closer and more stores, but those are also the ones doing like $22 swaps

 

When I started I did had to do the same but no internet then LOL. It depends when you live

 

I’ve got a 5lb mounted to an UltraSwing using the mount from Powertank. Since I only use it to cook it works great for me.

 

My truck is yours’ doppelgänger. It is setup just just like yours and I’ve probably even been where you are in this photo. The 5lb tank is perfect for me too. I just use it with a two burner Coleman stove. It’s definitely large enough for just the stove, and would take my larger tank if also doing a extended trip with my water heater for camp showers.

What type of mount are you using for the tank on your swing? I just made a custom one with hooks for the handle and lock it in with a short cable to keep it from falling off or being stolen.

 

If you cut the ends off 2 milk crates you can bolt them together to handle 3 tanks.

 

damn that is a nice campstation

 

That was the first hot dog trailer I built.

 

The Tractor Supply out by my place fills tanks but you need to make sure they're not out of date based on what's stamped on the tank.

If you have a tank from an exchange service you can have that filled also.

 

The new one I built would really lend itself to a camp station.

 

Love it. I am using this guy:

Power Tank Propane Tank Bracket for 5 LB LP Bottle 8 in Diameter

$60 Power Tank - 5 lb LP Bottle Propane Tank Holder 8" Cylinder Mounting Bracket for Truck Bed, Car, RV, Boat

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M9KX52

Brooklyn Mine trail - super fun and we ended up getting the cabin spot at the end where the mine is for the weekend.

 

I'm just gonna drag mine from the rear bumper using a shoelace

or toss out stock driver seat, use tank as seat