Re: [SilverStreak] size of propane tanks

["Tom Patterson" <pattersontj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just as a addendum, I have a 22' Streamline which weighs in somewhere 
between 4,500 and 5,000 (It has add-ons like a hardwood floor).  My tongue 
weight, with two 30 lb. tanks and two batteries is 800 lbs.

I have absolutely no sway at any speed with  this trailer, and have no 
trouble with the wind from 18 wheels throwing me around.  My tow vehicle 
controls the trailer, not the other way around.

-Tom

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Parks" <jjparks@shaw.ca>
To: "Silver Streak" <sslist@tompatterson.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:22 AM
Subject: [SilverStreak] size of propane tanks


>I have a 18 foot SS sabre and would like to purchase 2 aluminum tanks --
> Vintage Trailer Supply has the best prices I could find so far.
>
> I'd like to keep my tongue weight as low as possible and therefore am 
> thinking
> of purchasing 2 - 10lb tanks. I've never camped  with a trailer before so 
> I
> don't know if I will go through these tanks in a day or will last me for a
> while. I can get the bigger tanks no problem, but again just trying to 
> keep
> the weight down.
>
> does anybody have words of wisdom on propane tank sizing -- bigger is not
> neccessarily better! but then again if I run out half way through the long
> weekend camping trip, my family won't be impressed.
>
> Equipment on the trailer: heater, hot water tank, 3 burner stove with 
> oven,
> fridge.
>
> Appreciate your thoughts.
> Jason
>