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If your propane tank has no gauge, it can be frustrating to run out of propane in the middle of cooking dinner. Here's a simple trick for checking the propane level in your tank, without a gauge!
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NOTE: The above parts are listed in the exact order we assembled them, running from the RV's propane tank to the grill. So two of the items are listed above twice, due to being required at different places along the length of the hose assembly.
The only exception to the "listed in order of assembly" is first item above (the Extend-a-Stay/12' Hose combination), since we separate them to add the 15 PSI regulator in between). And of course the last item, the yellow pipe tape, is used throughout.
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Комментарии : 196   
@roadgeneral42
@roadgeneral42 7 лет назад
Another simple, but often forgotten method for checking your propane level. RVgeeks continues to give us helpful tips to enjoy our RV experience.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Stephen Hurlbut Thanks Stephen! 😊
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Stephen Hurlbut Thanks Stephen. 😊
@FDRGREG
@FDRGREG Год назад
Great tip. I use a lot of 20 lb tanks for multiple devices. When completely runs out ( usually on the grill) I turn it upside down for exchange but I have many in multiple states of use, turkey fryer, buddy heater, gas grill. I keep 6 in rotation for emergency heat in a power outage. Going to try this in a couple of weeks to see where I’m at with them.
@cd619g74
@cd619g74 3 года назад
This was probably the most useful thing I've found on RU-vid - no joke. Thanks so much for sharing this tip. :-)
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 3 года назад
We appreciate your comment, David. Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!
@luisvivoni7877
@luisvivoni7877 7 месяцев назад
I TOTALLY agree!
@ingaa6759
@ingaa6759 4 года назад
This saved me from a deliver fee at my house when I didn't need a delivery (because I was half full.) Thank you!
@rogerhamilton4961
@rogerhamilton4961 Год назад
I agree that this is one of the most useful things I’ve seen on RU-vid. I just tried it and it worked perfectly. Thanks a bunch!
@kim0007
@kim0007 3 года назад
Great demo. I work at a store and propane is one of our services. I am breaking into it so, your helpful info will help when needed. Thank you so much.
@banyarola2577
@banyarola2577 3 года назад
This is a great tip and works as advertised. I just checked my two outside tanks on my house and it worked great ... Thanks again for this oldie but goodie..
@WhiteFox011
@WhiteFox011 2 года назад
It is always good to see credit given when and where it should be given!
@jjgriffmn
@jjgriffmn Год назад
You’re the best! I haven’t seen your videos for a while, but you taught me how to hard boil eggs years ago! I thought I was subscribed. Obviously, I am not now I am again !!😊
@johnallen4455
@johnallen4455 4 года назад
Great info! RVing in NC ...45 degree days ... don't want to run out of propane ... need to keep the furnace going! Thanks!!
@FIREST1X
@FIREST1X Год назад
Extremely helpful. Occam's razor at its best. I appreciate the low tech, physics based solution. Greatly appreciated!
@wendybell460
@wendybell460 7 лет назад
That's the best tip I have seen on the RVing subject. Always heard you could tell with hot water, but never saw the end of the technique. LOL Thanks so much.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
Thanks Wendy! :)
@smacdiesel
@smacdiesel 7 лет назад
I love to see propane tanks cleaned and maintained like yours. It seems most people just let their tanks go to pot with road grime. Thanks for another great tip, I could have really used this advise about a year ago.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+smacdiesel Thanks! We do love keeping our stuff clean all right. 😊
@mic982
@mic982 7 лет назад
Helps a lot that its in an enclosed area, out of the elements. Hence bottle covers on most trailer RV's nowadays (with two bottles) or virtually all Class A & C motor homes.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Mic Tod™ It's actually right behind the left front wheel in a compartment that's open underneath, so it gets filthy on the road, especially when driving in the rain!
@mic982
@mic982 7 лет назад
Oh. Then you do do a great job in keeping it clean. Mine (tucked neatly under a two-bottle cover) on the front of our trailer do get dirty, but at least the cover minimizes it, Comes up from underneath, no doubt. Anyway, nice trick and I'm here to confirm that it works! Thanks.
@prince151ful
@prince151ful 5 лет назад
Thank you so much that's the best tip. I tried it & I was so amazed not because it worked, but more because I am always on my grill, &I went and brought a gage & this costed me nothing, but a big cup of hot water. Thank you again.
@slimbeaux
@slimbeaux 7 лет назад
You guys are such great teachers. Love to watch your stuff. This one is amazing. Going out next week end so I had better go try it.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
Thanks Slim! It's one of those fun facts that makes us smile whenever we use it! :)
@you2tooyou2too
@you2tooyou2too 6 лет назад
In cool weather (
@gypsybelle4757
@gypsybelle4757 6 лет назад
One of the Best RV Geeks Tips and Tricks to date. And that is saying something!👍Thank you, RV Geeks!
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 6 лет назад
Thank you Belle! So glad you liked it. :)
@ruthgumataotao1792
@ruthgumataotao1792 5 лет назад
Thank you for the fast, easy, no cost tip. I can take purchasing a gauge off the to do road trip prep list.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 5 лет назад
Our pleasure, Ruth! We love this little trick!
@James-xq2it
@James-xq2it 7 лет назад
You should have a rv show on cable tv. You have great videos and a great "tv" personality. Hope you have a million stress free and safe miles ahead. !
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
Thanks so much. You just made our day. :)
@biggdogg285
@biggdogg285 6 лет назад
Just used this tip today, worked perfectly and there was no doubt how much propane I had left. Ridiculously cold down here in Orlando right now...brrrrrrrrrr. Thank you!
@biggdogg285
@biggdogg285 6 лет назад
I Google'd it and your video was number two in the results. I told my wife, oh look the RV geeks show how this is done...lol
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 6 лет назад
Thanks! Good to hear Adam (that we're coming up in the searches... not that it's cols in Florida! ;-)
@BaysideBranding
@BaysideBranding 7 лет назад
That is so cool. Thanks guys, that is the tip of the year for me as we head out for 3 months. Always entertaining and haven't missed one vlog.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Tennants BEtrippin Awesome! Have a safe trip. 😊
@ATCDave1
@ATCDave1 7 лет назад
Thank you guys for the quick tip, great stuff as always. Enjoy the warmth. (minus 2*F this morning in New Hampshire, heh)
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
Yikes! Hope you have plenty of propane!
@gjhard101
@gjhard101 3 года назад
Very neat trick. Makes perfect since, scents, cents, sense.
@timrover
@timrover 7 лет назад
Great Tip John, although I would throw a caveat out there. Ensuring to clean the tank first, if the LP tank is not cleaned really well you will have a muddy mess.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Tim Rover Dirty hands for sure! 😛
@Spidz2k
@Spidz2k 3 года назад
This is amazing. Don't even have to purchase a meter now for my BBQ grill. Thanks!
@martinj7032
@martinj7032 4 года назад
Brilliant tip. Just used this on my mobile home which I had no idea how much gas I had.
@topazioazulazul
@topazioazulazul 7 лет назад
Thank you so much!! I did find it very useful, winter is coming up and I had no idea had to check the big tank outside my home.. Now I do, now I just need to call around and find out who has the cheapest... thank you again :)
@0HARE
@0HARE 6 лет назад
Thanks for another excellent video. This is a great tip, and very useful to me right now. Happy Camping
@hokeypokeydoodledandy
@hokeypokeydoodledandy 3 года назад
Yes, it was very helpful! And in just a short time.
@SueJerrems
@SueJerrems 7 месяцев назад
Great simple advice, I love it, thanks
@mikethompson7406
@mikethompson7406 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing this! I'm sitting here wondering, "do I need to go fill my little 5lb tank before camping tonight, how much did I use last time, am I going to run out?" I'm going to go test this now!
@PidasianHippie
@PidasianHippie 7 лет назад
Thanks for this tip. I was wondering a couple of weeks ago how I could test my tank. Now I know! :-)
@davidlawson7026
@davidlawson7026 3 года назад
Nice! And, excellent job at putting the explanation in layman's terms!
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@claypottinger7372
@claypottinger7372 2 года назад
Will this work if the tank is vertical rather than horizontal as the one in the demonstration? Just kidding. That is a great video, well explained, and utilitarian.
@nurse12320
@nurse12320 Год назад
My gosh! This is exactly what I neeeded! Thanks👍
@nancynada7890
@nancynada7890 7 лет назад
Thanks for a portable any where test for propane levels.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Nancy Castanien Glad you liked it, Nancy! It is a pretty handy trick. 😊
@LifeWithPaulLorena
@LifeWithPaulLorena 7 лет назад
Nice tip guys....thanks!
@EOlaCasas
@EOlaCasas 2 года назад
Wow! I'm gonna go do this right now!
@KristinaLouiseLombardi
@KristinaLouiseLombardi 11 месяцев назад
I learned that it is filled to 80%. I didn’t know that before! How much is in a 15 pound tank? How many of that size needed in northern Arizona winter? Last night was 39!
@pebbyro
@pebbyro 2 года назад
That really works!! Thanks for the great tip.
@FLIPSYDOODAA
@FLIPSYDOODAA 3 года назад
This is a really neat tip, thanks!
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 3 года назад
Glad it was helpful!
@BlessedFollowers
@BlessedFollowers 5 лет назад
Thank you for this awesome tip!
@ElaineMacQuarrie
@ElaineMacQuarrie 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for the useful info!!
@billlong5979
@billlong5979 7 лет назад
Great tip. And it really does work. Is that an 80 lb tank? I need to send you guys pics of my install of the "Extend A Stay". I'll finish it up tomorrow but I came off for a line to my Buddy Heater with 2 valves inline. I have the possibility of swapping hoses for going to a grill but I carry a 20lb tank for the grill and outdoor stove.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Bill Long Just a 32 lb tank. Looks bigger though. 😉 Shoot is a note when your Extend a Stay is done and pics are ready. Sounds like a great set-up, Bill.
@dalehilltopfarm
@dalehilltopfarm 4 года назад
Excellent post!
@pingidjit
@pingidjit 3 года назад
Brilliant tip! Thank you so much
@sromo522
@sromo522 7 лет назад
Great info thanks guys
@VGMurders
@VGMurders 4 года назад
Cool trick. Not sure my neighbor below will appreciate the water on their patio though.
@MrTubeman123456
@MrTubeman123456 Год назад
Great tip thanks
@MovingForwardAdventures
@MovingForwardAdventures 7 лет назад
That's an easy tip that I think we could even handle lol. We do have an unrelated question for you guys, about how much time do you think is spent in RV maintenance and up keep while full timing? Daily, weekly, Monthly or less? Have a Happy and Safe New Year!!
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Moving Forward It's not a constant thing, but more "periodic" depending on the maintenance item. Dicor inspection and fresh water tank sanitizing every 6 months for example. Water heater flush and waxing the paint annually, etc. of course engine & chassis maintenance as per recommendations of the manufacturer. And of course things do need repair sometimes. All part of keeping things working and as new as possible. Happy New Year to you, too!
@MovingForwardAdventures
@MovingForwardAdventures 7 лет назад
This is a better answer than what we were expecting. We were really thinking the RV would be almost all consuming of our time lol. Thank you.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Moving Forward Well, if you buy a really old RV.... 😉
@montanaannie1253
@montanaannie1253 6 лет назад
Can't wait to try it!!
@projet2907
@projet2907 6 лет назад
Thank you for this very well made Video I like that you demonstrate fully the process How do you maintain your propane tank from rust ? do you do rust removal touch up with paint? what kind would it be ?
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 6 лет назад
Hi Julie! We've never actually done anything to our propane tank, other that wash it during our extra-thorough RV washes (the ones when we wash out the generator and engine compartments). Of course if your tank is showing signs of rust, some preemptive maintenance would be a good idea. We'd probably use Rustoleum after preparing/cleaning the surface with a wire brush, and following any other instructions on the can. It's available in a whole range of colors to more closely match your tank's current color.
@projet2907
@projet2907 6 лет назад
Thank you very for your quick reply :-)),, I also read in a blog, that propane tanks rusts from the inside out, being air and moisture may enter so outside care would be cosmetic 🤔,,, wich i still find important. I have used Ospho to take rust off on my trailer and hitch (cought calcium last November), works very efficiently and brings back to metal, I then sprayed with metal paint. I do have a can of Rustolium I have never used yet. I am at the beginning of rust work and prevention so I collect all good infos.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 6 лет назад
For whatever it's worth, we've never heard of anyone's propane tank exploding from rust. Not sure if the "rus from the inside" thing is true, but we wouldn't be overly worried about it. It's just not something we're ever heard being a problem.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 6 лет назад
PS - if your tank looks very old, consider having it inspected by a propane professional.
@projet2907
@projet2907 6 лет назад
Yes, Thats the proper way to go. My tanks are one year old,, just showing little rust aleready 😅 , tough I could do maintenance on it to keep my stuff looking good. Thank you again for your very good work and great tips, its helping me a lot :-))
@stevo4535
@stevo4535 4 года назад
Awesome tip
@barbarabailey4714
@barbarabailey4714 2 года назад
Great info!
@dillonmoore7248
@dillonmoore7248 7 лет назад
You should review the mopeka Bluetooth propane tank gauge!
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
Hi Dillon! We'd never heard of this device before, so thanks for telling us about it. While we do love tech, we generally use propane so slowly that the cost of this might be just a little steep for something we only need to do once every few weeks at most. If we had a really small tank, or used it up faster, it might be worth spending more than our hot water method (which is free of course) to get continuous monitoring. Thanks for letting us know about it, but "free" is definitely a hard price to compete with. ;-)
@scottwall4669
@scottwall4669 7 лет назад
Adhesive strips are not accurate and the weather can change the reading. Also, when system is in use..like stove or Barbeque is running, the tank will be colder. It will actually freeze outside at the propane level. If near a beach with high humidity you will see the snow line on the tank. Locate a propane company when filling your tanks. The exchange stations(Lowes, Walmart, gas stations etc..) have low quality fuel and you will get a yellow flame. Also, a company like Globe propane with a 10,000 gallon tank will offer drive thru service and lower prices.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Scott Wall Thanks for the great additional tips, Scott!
@n40tom
@n40tom 3 года назад
Very clever, thank you.
@richardalvarado9807
@richardalvarado9807 2 года назад
Thank you for your video.I did it and apparently I have just a little less than half a tank.
@jesserodriguez9019
@jesserodriguez9019 5 лет назад
👍🏼 awesome!! Thank you sir!
@normlor8109
@normlor8109 7 лет назад
a fantastic tip as I never know how much is there but if I weighed this tank would this help?
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+norm lor It sure would! That's how they sell it in some places.... by weighing the portable tanks. 😊
@matthewmurafa5629
@matthewmurafa5629 7 лет назад
you can also see the level early in the morning when its still cold out the condensation line.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Matthew Murafa That does work great on cold mornings all right!
@primadonnagoingoffgrid4313
@primadonnagoingoffgrid4313 7 лет назад
Very useful tip!
@raysater4083
@raysater4083 7 лет назад
Thanks will use your trick.
@sarahdeason493
@sarahdeason493 4 года назад
Excellent tutorial / Thank You !
@RJsadventures
@RJsadventures 7 лет назад
Great Tip, Thanks
@hermes6587
@hermes6587 7 лет назад
Nice tip, should be of help to us.
@pamil1923
@pamil1923 3 года назад
If a propane tank can only be filled to about 80%, then they should make the gauge say full there. In my humble opinion.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 3 года назад
While the gauges on the tanks want generally go above about 3/4 full for the exact reason you mentioned, our tank monitor inside the RV is calibrated to show 100% when the propane tank is “full” which is 80%. So the internal one works great. We agree with you though - it would be nice if full meant full on the tank itself.
@CanonNovice
@CanonNovice 7 лет назад
Great post. Thanks
@RustyNail5856
@RustyNail5856 7 лет назад
Great video thanks for the info.
@Peachy65
@Peachy65 4 года назад
This is awesome. Thanks!
@reinout1139
@reinout1139 5 лет назад
GENIUS!
@siuealangi9624
@siuealangi9624 5 лет назад
Awesome. Thank you for sharing.
@kevinburke4197
@kevinburke4197 7 лет назад
Thanks. Great, easy tip.
@jayc7863
@jayc7863 5 лет назад
Good tips
@thomasbrustad5596
@thomasbrustad5596 7 лет назад
Outstanding, Thanks!
@MililaniJag
@MililaniJag 6 лет назад
Hi Is there a vid on pros/cons of all electric vs propane heated DPs? Thanks!
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 6 лет назад
Check this one out, Rob! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1pgYW2xQwho.html
@candyfuller5333
@candyfuller5333 3 года назад
Thank you!
@TSchra37
@TSchra37 3 месяца назад
Thanks!
@InHisGrace33
@InHisGrace33 Год назад
Thank you 😁
@gaetanouellet6953
@gaetanouellet6953 2 года назад
Very Good thanks
@marshabrockman7443
@marshabrockman7443 7 лет назад
What is your opinion on total electric coaches, no propane? Do you think you may do a comparison video at some point?
@starttherebellion9146
@starttherebellion9146 7 лет назад
Technomadia does that, as do a lot of people heavily into solar such as myself. Keeping also a generator as a backup or to supplement peak power needs such as AC starts or on cloudy days. The Technomads have removed their entire propane system altogether in fact. I keep mine as a backup and for extra water heating power to supplement the electric element (dual source water heating)... at least until I get my split-phase 120v / 240v auto-forming inverter installed and then install an on-demand hot water heater. - On-Demand systems don't work well at 120v, they're just too weak to be effective... you gotta have 240v capability.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Start The Rebellion Yup... lots of people go all-electric and love it. Interestingly, Chris & Cherie of Technomadia added back a small propane tank... to run their new generator!
@starttherebellion9146
@starttherebellion9146 7 лет назад
Lol, that's right. I forgot their generator was propane.
@jordanyesuras559
@jordanyesuras559 2 года назад
Thanks f0r the ibfo
@jimmydeen58
@jimmydeen58 7 лет назад
Great Video....
@enemyofthestate9358
@enemyofthestate9358 Год назад
Thank you
@kathrynapatterson2702
@kathrynapatterson2702 6 месяцев назад
TU. What should I do when leaving for summer, & dtill propane in tanks? It gets to 125 here, tho its on shade side of my new-to-me RV
@vegasdavetv
@vegasdavetv 7 лет назад
I knew what you was going to do begins I started video and you did. lol. good old trick there I have used before. where might the geeks be at now, and what did decide about Glacier park summer of 17
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+vegasdavetv Currently in Southern Calif, heading to Mexico (although flying this time). Canadian Rockies might be on tap for this summer!
@TravelswithYoly
@TravelswithYoly 7 лет назад
We're heading to the Canadian Rockies next summer also. The last time I was there was 1970 and Yoly's never been across the border before so it's one of the remaining items on our bucket list. Hope to see you guys :-)
@martinchewe
@martinchewe 11 месяцев назад
Do you have to disconnect the tank when checking for the tank level or it's fine you can do it whilst it's connected to the system?
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 11 месяцев назад
Great question! You can absolutely check the tank level at any time whether it’s connected to the system or not.
@ralphfairbanks9347
@ralphfairbanks9347 7 лет назад
Good thinking boss
@starttherebellion9146
@starttherebellion9146 7 лет назад
I think people with smaller 30-40 lb upright tanks (such as owners of 5th wheels and travel trailers) can simply weight them with a common bathroom scale when they're empty and write it on the side of the tank in permanent marker, then whenever they want to know how much is left just weight it again and subtract the empty weight.
@starttherebellion9146
@starttherebellion9146 7 лет назад
They may have to balance it on a piece of 1x4 in order to read the scale if the base of their tank is larger than their scale (just weigh and subtract the 1x4's weight too), but that should work right? And it would give them an actual quantifiable measure.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Start The Rebellion Great idea, but it is sometimes easier to avoid moving the tank, especially if you have to disconnect it first.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
+Start The Rebellion Would indeed be accurate, as some places use weight when they sell propane! 😊
@starttherebellion9146
@starttherebellion9146 7 лет назад
True about moving the tanks. I have two 30 lb-ers which I could just tilt back and slide the scale under, but others with a different set-up may have to actually move them. -- I don't actually use much propane, but it's nice to have for grilling and as a back up heat source. I always just fill the empty tank when I come back in town if one runs out and I have to switch to the other tank. I think I'll get a gauge though... just to have one, lol. Then I'll know at a glance.
@jwall62
@jwall62 7 лет назад
I've used a hand held scale used for weighing luggage. I've got a TT with dual 20lb tanks, so it's a little easier than most to just unhook the clamp.
@jponyboyace
@jponyboyace 6 лет назад
How do u keep so nice.....ok I need to paint
@marshasmith1808
@marshasmith1808 3 года назад
Thanks
@denismanace
@denismanace 3 года назад
Thanx man 👌
@zezo46322
@zezo46322 6 лет назад
شكرا 👍
@twdenman1
@twdenman1 7 лет назад
Will an inferred laser thermometer work? Comparing temperatures, top to bottom?
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 7 лет назад
That's a great idea! So I just went outside and tried it, and it didn't really seem to work. The difference between the top of the tank and the bottom was only about 4 degrees F, and the transition from the highest temp to the lowest was pretty gradual, so not well defined. I think the reason the hot water trick works isn't because there's a big difference between the area above, and the area below, the propane level. It's because the metal is always pretty cold, but pouring hot water over it makes it warm. But the propane is so cold, that the metal that's directly against it gets immediately cooled back down, and the area above cools much more slowly. So you get that temperature differential for a short time while the upper metal takes longer to cool back down. That was a great idea though! I was disappointed that it didn't just work. I guess I could pour the hot water AND use the thermometer, but my hand is always... handy. LOL
@twdenman1
@twdenman1 7 лет назад
Well...now we know. Thank you.
@dethmaul
@dethmaul Год назад
That was neat as hell lol
@TNproud
@TNproud 4 года назад
damn.. world is full of smart people
@vaspar9871
@vaspar9871 5 лет назад
my LP tank is leaking around the threads of the gauge. I tried to remove the gauge and the float fell off inside the tank. Do you know where I can get a replacement? I assume that I need to remove the tank and set it on the side to install the new gauge so it hangs down and doesn't catch on the tank when screwing in. I have a Manchester 29.3 gal. tank.
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 5 лет назад
Propane is so dangerous that we would never attempt to tackle working on anything inside the tank. We're not qualified to even suggest a solution here, other than to take this one to a professional. Your skills may exceed ours, but this one is beyond our comfort and ability level.
@peteruski3156
@peteruski3156 3 года назад
Nice
@goonluv
@goonluv 4 года назад
Deffo works
@johnr5545
@johnr5545 Год назад
Thanks god bless
@wandarasmussen7280
@wandarasmussen7280 2 года назад
Does this work on butane tanks as well ?
@RVgeeks
@RVgeeks 2 года назад
Sorry we’re not sure, Wanda. Maybe you could try it out and let us know?
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