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JeffK5
06-07-2007, 08:43 PM
Wondering if anyone knows of places in the Cincinnati area where a permanently mounted LP tank can be filled? My current project will be propane powered and I had planned on running forklift tanks (7.5gal.) but I found a D.O.T approved 23gal commercial tank that would work nicely.
With a 16" dia. and a length of around 42" it would fit perfectly in the back of my k5 and offer roughly 160 miles of range.
Jeff
94Dodge Truggy
06-07-2007, 09:11 PM
uhauls around the fairfield area and lp gas fill the tank that is mounted under my truck.
JeffK5
06-07-2007, 09:32 PM
That's good to know that uhaul will fill mounted tanks! From past posts I know that your a Cummins guy so I'm assuming that your using propane as diesel performance booster? When uhaul fills your tank do they look for a DOT tag or just take your money?! How big's your tank and whats it cost to fill?
Thanks, Jeff
fabricator
06-07-2007, 11:25 PM
hay if you know where anymore of them large tanks are at
let me know will ya....
94Dodge Truggy
06-08-2007, 08:56 AM
The local uhaul that I visit most on RT 4 checked the 1st time, but does not any more. All the rest check date and ask how much propane it takes to fill it. Just stamp your own date on the tank! :D 23 gallons will only get you 160 miles? Is it 675 hp?
JeffK5
06-08-2007, 09:51 AM
I was told by Kyle at gotpropane that I was looking at about 5-7 MPG if your in&out of it with a built 454.
KargoMaster
06-08-2007, 10:28 AM
I have to think that Wardway would... but along Colerain... Uhaul, maybe someplace like Handy Rent-a-tool (when I picked up a bobcat for my brother a few weeks ago, I asked if they fill forklift tanks... they said yes, for $.75/lb :eek: seems like a higher than average price...)
I'll have two ~10gal and two ~8gal forklift tanks, hoping not to have to mess with it for a long weekend... :confused:
sarge
06-14-2007, 02:03 AM
ACE hardware also will fill LP , I have the RV tank filled at the one on Liberty Fairfield at RT 4 , last time I pulled around in the RV the kid had no idea what he was doing ..... let alone checking the tank.
fabricator
06-14-2007, 02:32 AM
hay if you know where anymore of them large tanks are at
let me know will ya....
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JeffK5
06-15-2007, 07:27 PM
Well I actually saw a tank first hand today and it looks to be 16 dia. and 44" long with a 4-6 inch protective guard around the fill and vent ports.
Has a cert. # and a advertised capacity of 28.5 gal.
These where used to store propane on refrigeration trailers , they've switched to diesel and these things are along for the ride.
Fabricator, is one of these worth $50 to you.. I was thinking of offering the guy $100 for 2.
I can't promise anything as the old man that owns the trailer shop thinks everything he has is made of gold but it's worth a try.
Jeff
fabricator
06-16-2007, 07:42 AM
yes
fabricator
07-12-2007, 10:53 AM
hay if you know where anymore of them large tanks are at
let me know will ya....
still looking
...........
JeffK5
07-12-2007, 01:39 PM
I have one for you Fab, I paid $70 for it ...PM your email and I'll send you pics of it!
Jeff
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