Re: [VAC] Aluminum Propane Tanks (New Valve Question)

[Patrick Ewing <pre52@xxxxxxx>]

Alex,

On my Bambi I just have the small steel tanks. The tanks are only about
eight years old and in fine condition. I'll be using them for backup tanks
as I just purchased brand new OPD valved tanks for it at Costco for $23.95.
I'll be painting them aluminum today and installing them along with my new
deep cycle battery in it's new battery box mounted on the tongue of the
little trailer.

My 1972 31 ft. Sovereign International has the 40# aluminum tanks which I
had recertified just about a year ago. They are in great shape and my local
propane dealer will install new OPD valves in them for $19.95 each. However
I think you still have a year or so to get this done.

If I were you I'd most definately keep the aluminum tanks and check around
about getting new valves installed. Your tanks are not too old............
they are the expensive aluminum. If they were the average steel tanks that
have been abused and are rusty I would agree with them. They will need to be
empty though. You just might polish them first so they will look very
impressive when you take them to get the new valves & inspection.While you
get the valves installed have them recertified and date stamped if the
current stamp isn't recent. I hope to get another good thirty years out of
my aluminum tanks.

Good luck!!

Pat