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Propane Tank
Yahoo Message Number: 145765
I went to fill the tank but was not successful.  The operator told me they are not allowed to fill any tanks over 12 years and that I needed to get it tested and recertified.  He was not sure if this was a policy or a new law nor did he know where I might get the new certification..
I have not heard of any such new law here in Calif.  Has anyone else run into this problem?  I'm hoping this is only a local policy of this station.

John E. Erlinger
San Juan Capistrano
949 496-7450
1987 22'
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145768
Is this a vertical DOT tank or horizontal ASME one? I know the DOT tanks DO need to be re-certified, and will need an OPD valve to pass. I replaced the tank valve in our '83, cleaned off any rust, and repainted. Then I took it to U-Haul, who is able to purge, refill, and re-certify the tank.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145769
DOT propane tanks (ASME tanks are exempt from this requirement) have to be recertified 12 years from date of manufacture and every 5 years thereafter. You might want to do a search for propane *suppliers* in your area; they should be able to do the recertification.

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145770
For what it's worth, Lazy Daze used removable 40-pound vertical DOT* tanks (essentially giant barbecue tanks) at least through 1985, but switched to permanently mounted horizontal ASME**tanks in the late 80s, as I recall.

As others have said, DOT tanks need to be recertified periodically, and this is a national requirement. ASME tanks don't need to be recertified. Can anyone pinpoint the year of the switch? I'd like to add the information to the LD Pocket Guide's "Changes" section.

* [US] Department of Transportation ** American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145771
Andy, '89 TK has vertical D.O.T. tank.
Karen - watching the Brown Canyon fire in Sierra Vista
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145773
DOT propane tanks (ASME tanks are exempt from this requirement) have to  be recertified 12 years from date of manufacture and every 5 years  thereafter. You might want to do a search for propane *suppliers* in  your area; they should be able to do the recertification.


 There is an easy way to take care of having the tank recertified. Go to one of the palces that do exchange for a full tank. Two weeks ago I took my old 2000 tank to Wal-Mart and got a full tank. I looked for a new tank in the cage. The one that I got was an April 2013 built tank. This tank will be good for another 11 years. I have 5 more tanks that I need to get exchanged. They are all at least 2001 or older. When the next goes empty I will do an exchange and then have it refilled after that.
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145774
"There is an easy way to take care of having the tank recertified. Go to one of the palces that do exchange for a full tank. Two weeks ago I took my old 2000 tank to Wal-Mart and got a full tank."

Is Walmart selling/exchanging 40-pound tanks of the type used in older Lazy Dazes? Or are you talking about 10-pound barbecue tanks?

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 145778
"There  is an easy way to take care of having the tank recertified. Go to one  of the palces that do exchange for a full tank. Two weeks ago I took my  old 2000 tank to Wal-Mart and got a full tank."

Is  Walmart selling/exchanging 40-pound tanks of the type used in older  Lazy Dazes? Or are you talking about 10-pound barbecue tanks?

Andy Baird


The standard 20# bottle like on the barbecue grill.
Re: Propane Tank
Reply #10 –
I tried the link to the “changes” but it doesn’t work. :(
Blessed are the curious for they will have adventures!
2003 MB
Re: Propane Tank
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Quote from: Mstroud66  - 
I tried the link to the “changes” but it doesn’t work. :(

The link doesn't work for me either because that folder has been moved or deleted.  I'd like to suggest you post your question in the Lazy Daze Technical because more people will see it.  The Yahoo Archive doesn't get much action.  Hope this helps.