10@ Propane tank

[MANUCHAO]

One more...

 

[Jomama]

Anybody using a 10# tank and with a lantern "tree?" I need to get a new tank and don't feel like i need the 20 #'er, but i'm a little worried about the tall, skinny 10# tank tipping over with a lantern 5 feet off the ground. I'm looking at the lite cylinders, too. I called them today and they were more than helpful. Looks like you can get the 20# lite cylinder through uhaul.com for $69.

I have always used a milk crate to hold my prop tank, made it much easier to pack and secure on rafting trips. Made for a much more stable base for the lantern pole too.

However, I think I have the 11lb tank thats seen in this pic here MANCHESTER TANK Vertical Propane Tanks - FSI so I don't think the skinny 10lb would be as secure in the milk crate. Mine fits perfect.


Cool to see the composite tanks coming down in price.

 

[dblosch]

I'll post when I get them here next week and try out the lantern tree

Hey Manuchao- Did you ever try to hook up the tree? I've been reading a lot of complaints that most trees won't work with "narrow" tanks, because the little adjustable stabilizer is only set up for wide 20 #'ers. I just want to be sure the lite cylinder will work before I pull the trigger...

 

[MANUCHAO]

dblosch, funny you ask, I was looking at this today and yes they do not fit.
Plastic lip around the tank is too thick for my lamp tree clamp.
As with everything I took the rivets out of the tree clamp and probably fab something that will work with it.. I dont see it being a big deal tho'.
However if you are looking for it to be a plug and play......it wont...

I'll post what I fab up when I get around to it...

 

[dblosch]

Ya there are two styles that i have found...

One that clamps down onto the shroud on a standard tank, and uses a hose to connect for the gas, (ie century tool)

and one that uses a hard mount type gas connection, with the adjustable "stabilizer" (ie coleman, texsport, etc)...


Sounds like you have a century tool design?

I guess I could buy a coleman to try for "plug-n-play"... could always return it if it doesn't work... but i think the century tool design might be easier to "fab-n-play".

 

[MANUCHAO]

I think the coleman would work fine.....
Actually that would be a plug and play...
Let me know if you get it....

 

[dblosch]

For what it's worth-

I emailed both Coleman, and Texsport about their propane trees. (I sit behind a desk all day so i figured, why not?) Anyway, here is what I sent them:

I have a question about your 30" propane distribution tree. (Model No. 5115-775T) I'd like to use your tree to fuel my lantern, and my stove, from a 10 lb Propane cylinder. I've read on a few websites that certain brands of propane trees will not function with 10 lb cylinders becuase the tank itself is too narrow. The common theme is that the adjustable stabilizer is designed around a 20 lb tank, and will not hold the tree steady on a narrower 10 lb tank. Can you give me any kind of confirmation on this one way or the other?

Coleman sent back:

Dan,
Thank you for contacting The Coleman Company.
Yes, you can use our Distribution Tree on a 10 lb. propane tank, it will operate just fine.
Sincerely,
Libby
Coleman Consumer Service
1-800-835-3278

and Texsport sent back:

In theory it will work just fine; a fuel source and propane appliances. The reality though is that the 20 lb tank will offer the best stability. My fear for you is that any sudden gust of wind will blow over the tree and tank. From a safety perspective, I would recommend NOT using the 10 lb tank.
Thank you,
Customer Service

Anyway, when the time comes, I'll try out the Coleman.

 

[Cabrito]

Tree on the tank

I've been using a tree on my 11.9lb tank for years. It totally works fine but I keep and eye on it for sure. My tank is a great size but it's now 13 years old and might need to be replaced soon. I've been following this thread because of that.

On some of the narrow tanks it might not be a great idea but I think you could secure the tank somehow if needed.

Here is a pic.