Need Advice on Propane Tanks

[Sawyer]

Hey Guys,

I have been searching the forum and haven't really found the info I am looking for. I just picked up one of the Partner 22" 2 burner stoves. Now I am looking at picking up a tank for it. I am looking at either a Worthington Aluminum Tank like this: http://www.kanzoutdoors.com/product51.html Or... a Composite Lightweight tank Like this: http://www.kanzoutdoors.com/product46.html

I am looking for input on these. What do you have, why you chose it, and your perceived pros and cons. All I have ever used are the 5 gal tanks (Blue Rhino, etc). So, I dont know much about these. Thanks for the education!

 

[TangoBlue]

I have a Partner stove too. I wanted light weight and the ability to monitor fuel status. For the last 3 years I've used a composite 10 lb. tank from Lite Cylinder. I haven't had any issues - it's a vessel that holds pressurized fuel - it does the job. From a safety perspective it's safer than a steel vessel which if compromised will explode, whereas a composite material vessel will just burn. I think you'll find this USA made tank less expensive than what you cited.

http://www.litecylinder.com/

 

[Driver-Navigator]

I recently picked up a Manchester 5lb cylinder. They run about $50 on Amazon IIRC and look like a miniature version of a generic 20lb cylinder. http://www.amazon.com/Manchester-Ta...3QA0/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1336707838&sr=8-9

 

[proto]

The Lite Cylinder 10 lb model has my interest: the footprint is only about 9 inches dia. I just discovered you can buy them through U-Haul . . . next paycheck!

 

[cnynrat]

On our Horizon we have one of the standard 11 lb tanks that Adventure Trailers uses. The one observation I would have for you is that you can probably go for quite some time on that size tank if the only thing you are using it for is the Partner 2-burner stove. We've gone for a week in cold temps and windy conditions cooking for 4 and maybe used 1/3 of the tank.

 

[Sawyer]

Thanks for all the input guys. If any one else has any, I would love to hear from you!

 

[chasespeed]

Yes, I have input. I have an aluminum fork lift tank, that has been re-valved. In MY case, I have both liquid, and vapor service valves. You dont need/want THAT. I would just get a tank, and remove the liquid valve, and install a vapor(POL) valve. It will come with a 1 1/4" Acme fill port, meaning, you can get that filled by a bulk truck if you needed too.

Being a fork lift tank means 2 things. can be mounted vertically, OR horizontally, and brackets are EASILY AND COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE. And, its industrial, so.. no OPD nonsense. Yes, at 33lbs, its pretty big for just a camp stove. But, I like to use mine w/ a tree, for my lantern, stove, a grill, etc etc. Also serves as a back up to my grill.

Just my 2 cents. I know its NOT a 5 or 11lb cylinder, but... at less than 50 lbs full, with more fill, and mounting options... winner in my book. They also make them in steel if you wanted to TUCK, it some where. Oh, and they are DOT cylinders.

Chase

 

[Fireman78]

I LOVE my composite tank, it comes from Norway, which is... Uh.. Cool I guess. But the composite is lightweight, tough and will not BLEVE on you. There are videos of the manufacturer tossing a composite tank into a fire. The tanks melts and loses its contents before it will explode. That,mplus, its a flat, wide base means i literally toss it in thenback of my pickup. No worries.

 

[corbin8or]

I'm going to dual 11 pound worthingtons. I just fabbed up a sweet holder, I will post a picture when I can. It should hold the lite fiberglass ones too.

 

[MANUCHAO]

I got two of the litecylinders on blue.. and I love them..
I can saddle them up on my trailer and they dont stick out or I can put them on my modified swing out on the rear bumper and they look kool...
Aside from looks.. I like the safety features on them.. they wont explode but burn like a candle... I really like that feature.... and they are DOT approved and certified for 15 years......or is it 5? I dont remember any more.. you can see at how much gas you got left so no surprises there..... Cant go wrong with them...

 

[Corey]

I have two now of the light weight see through fiberglass tanks, and I like them.
Very easy to see how much fuel you have.

 

[fredgoodsell]

I have a Lite Cylinder composite tank for my Partner stove. Only had it a few months, but I'm loving it so far. Safe, light, easy to tell the level. I found it cheapest at Uhaul.

 

[lonepeak]

Okay, here's my two cents. For a 2 burner Partner you probably only need a 5 lb tank. I have a 4 burner and it will go 10 days on a full 10 lb tank without a problem. Both sizes can be picked up at Home Depot on the cheap.

 

[robert]

Sportsman's Warehouse sells several tank sizes too; I've got one of the 11# steel tanks. The composites are super nice, but I didn't think the weight savings justified the extra cost for something I only use a couple of times a year (usually I just use the 1# cylinders if I use propane- I prefer Coleman fuel).

 

[lonepeak]

I should mention that we typically outfit a group of 15 or more at least 10 times a year. These are river trips and back-country excursions in remote Utah. I've found over the years that you don't really need to waste money on ultra light tanks that you can see the level of fuel (save it for other gear) . Just refill before your trips and you'll save a lot of money. I hope that helps.