I like this tank for its size, especially with its 8 inch diameter which I believe is perfect for my wagon (I want it to be totally concealed). One of the tanks offered is a kit including mounting brackets, but they are for the VW Vanagon Camper. Does anyone here have experience with installing this underneath the Transit and don't mind sharing the procedure or advise on this? Thanks.
Propane Tank from Gowesty.com, will it fit?
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If you are asking if both brackets are the same, the answer is pretty much “yes” ... except the drilling is more “mirror image.” So a picture of the other end would look ... like a mirror image ... of the bracket I photo’d. The frame rails bolted to are 24” apart, and that is why I chose the shorter 4.6gal tank...as it fits between the rails being ~23.5” long. If I were going to do this over, I might make the brackets 2.5” to 2.75” tall instead of 2.25,” so the tank would sit 1/4” to 1/2” lower...which I don’t think would be a problem.
My welder buddy had some 2”x2.5” and 2”x2” L-shaped angle iron. We cut 8+” lengths and welded them together to form “U-shapes. Crude diagram might help. Same thing for each end of tank: so 2 brackets (one at each end of tank) which each started out as 2 pieces (so 4 pieces of L-shaped pieces welded into 2 “U” shaped pieces.
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Thanks a bunch! I'll look into this installation and see if I could tackle this task myself or I'll take it to someone for a professional installation.
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I have the GoWesty 5.9 gallon installed on the passenger side. I wrote up a detailed blog posting describing the installation. Working great for me. https://sunlightandtrees.com/blog/propane-system-install
Thank you. I especially liked the picture of all the fittings & solenoid. I will be doing mine differently (since my tank is on drivers side) but was definitely food for thought, and useful bill of materials info!!
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Hey @skagitstan are you still happy with the 10-inch propane tank install? Any issues with clearance? If you had a do-over would you still go with the 10-inch tank or go with the 8-inch tank for more clearance?
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Are these horizontal RV propane tanks really selling for $550? Seems way high for what it is.
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At least that. https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23916/larger-capacity-lp-tank-w-level-indicator-?v=
This is why I'm debating giving up inside space for a properly vented propane locker, vs. the underbody tank.
This is why I'm debating giving up inside space for a properly vented propane locker, vs. the underbody tank.
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I'm happy.
So far no issues with the 10" tank. It has not impacted ground clearance, even on really crappy "roads".
The mounting remains secure, even after multiple trips on washboard.
It also has been no problem for refills.
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I thought they were high when they were ~$380 (for the 4.6gal) a few years ago. But as far as I know, GoWesty is the only one ordering the 8” from Manchester, and 3-4 yrs ago I tried to order from Tarantin, or whatever their name was, and it was going to be almost as much, and unspecified leadtime. Manchester themselves was pretty unresponsive.
GoWesty was pretty good to me, but I can imagine them getting a bit annoyed with the Transit / Sprinter “crowd,” since they are really trying to cater to the dwindling yet fanatic VW cult, who’ll pay $100 to get a matching headlight switch knob (speculating, not verified). Them being in California, I can just imagine the disruption to business.
I paid $460 with shipping late last November, pre-Covid; they usually have a sale sometime around Thanksgiving, in stock items only I think. Earlier last year they had been under $400 (plus shipping), but jumped in price, so I felt “lucky” to catch it on sale back down to $415...plus shipping.
I still don’t have it hooked up. I had grand plans which have pretty much gone to hel* for now.
If you think propane tanks are expensive, just wait til you try to buy a propane heater. Once they figured out some people would spend north of $150,000 for a camper van, parts (and labor) have skyrocketed.
2015 Tall, Medium Length, Cargo, 3.5EB, pretty generic-looking, DIY camper
GoWesty was pretty good to me, but I can imagine them getting a bit annoyed with the Transit / Sprinter “crowd,” since they are really trying to cater to the dwindling yet fanatic VW cult, who’ll pay $100 to get a matching headlight switch knob (speculating, not verified). Them being in California, I can just imagine the disruption to business.
I paid $460 with shipping late last November, pre-Covid; they usually have a sale sometime around Thanksgiving, in stock items only I think. Earlier last year they had been under $400 (plus shipping), but jumped in price, so I felt “lucky” to catch it on sale back down to $415...plus shipping.
I still don’t have it hooked up. I had grand plans which have pretty much gone to hel* for now.
If you think propane tanks are expensive, just wait til you try to buy a propane heater. Once they figured out some people would spend north of $150,000 for a camper van, parts (and labor) have skyrocketed.
2015 Tall, Medium Length, Cargo, 3.5EB, pretty generic-looking, DIY camper
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Dave,
Read your link, impressive. Question on how they fill it with the tank so far up and behind the step?
Nashfuel Remote Propane Fill Kit
PROPANE TANK REMOTE FILL KIT WITH MOUNTING RECEPTACLE INCLUDES HOSE FOR 8 FEET. New. Free Shipping. $200
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I found a 5.5 gallon Manchester 6813 10x23 tank for $404 free ship. That seems reasonable.
Reading about under van propane tanks, they require a 2 stage regulator. These seem to be for high pressure LP devices. My Camco Olympian Wave 3 specifically requires a low pressure LP regulator. Can I make this work?
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Reading about under van propane tanks, they require a 2 stage regulator. These seem to be for high pressure LP devices. My Camco Olympian Wave 3 specifically requires a low pressure LP regulator. Can I make this work?
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