Local Propane tank source

tj40ounce · Mar 26, 2007

I am in the market for a couple propane tanks for my build. I've seen used aluminum tanks on ebay for $85 shipped, but wanted to check locally first.

Also, how important are the dates if my 4 truggy will most likely be licensed as an offroad vehicle and not street legal??

rockabilly · Mar 26, 2007

I never had any problems getting my tanks filled even though the dates were out of cert. I did have one really old tank re-valved and certed. I believe the propane place only charged me like 25 bucks to do it.

tj40ounce · Mar 26, 2007

rockabilly said:
I never had any problems getting my tanks filled even though the dates were out of cert. I did have one really old tank re-valved and certed. I believe the propane place only charged me like 25 bucks to do it.

good to know.. thanks!:cheer:

junkyard jim · Mar 30, 2007

I have an old forklift tank for $20. Holds about as much as most BBQ tanks. Maybe a bit more. Not sure how much fuel is left in it. We used it to heat our apartment during the power outage (6 days) and it wasn't yet empty.

tj40ounce · Mar 30, 2007

i'll let you know. i have a line on used aluminum tanks but not for sure yet.

t1h5ta3 · Apr 1, 2007

hmm... i wouldnt mind picking up a fork lift tank for my truck.....

any dim's?

tj40ounce · Apr 2, 2007

t1h5ta3 said:
hmm... i wouldnt mind picking up a fork lift tank for my truck.....

any dim's?

same size as a steel tank. I ordered a couple off of ebay that are used, but still in date. $85 bucks shipped each for Aluminum tanks.

Nuzzy · Apr 2, 2007

tj40ounce said:
same size as a steel tank. I ordered a couple off of ebay that are used, but still in date. $85 bucks shipped each for Aluminum tanks.

Probably from The Tool Store. Best prices I've seen.