See-Through Propane Tank

I want one of these real bad (actually, two):Link

They are nice, but only come up to 20 lbs. (33 lbs. for fork trucks): http://litecylinder.com/cylinders.html
Probably need to get three, they are a little pricey, though: http://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/product/detail.cfm/pid/3587
http://www.raytechstore.com/bbq/clearcylinder.htm

Now thats a cool Idea, but the price tag on those will keep me picking them up and shaking them I guess. Or just looking for the sweat line ,,,,

Admin wrote:Now thats a cool Idea, but the price tag on those will keep me picking them up and shaking them I guess. Or just looking for the sweat line ,,,,

I'm with you!! Between marriage (Brady Bunch thing to Wife #2), a donation of two, I'm sitting with 6 - 20#'ers plus the two 30#-ers on the Cat. For $19, I picked up one of the gauges I just cinch in and open the valve if there is ever any doubt in my mind. Between this and my Scout troop, I've learned when they are getting low and when they are OK. If it wasn't for the troop, I probably would have picked up a second hand bathroom scale from a garage sale somewhere. Now if the tanks have that vertical scale or line on the side, then I might do the hot water trick and as you say, look for the sweat line.

Mind you, I do like the concept, but the given that price, I'll stick with my system for the time being.

David

I know that people that started Lite Cylinder so I would encourage everyone to buy one, I have 3 of them:)

foolsrushin,
Is that name from the bob dylan song JokerMan ?

No, but now that you mention it. Actually, the name aptly describes how we were feeling when we ordered our 5'er. I grew up with RVs (all Class A motorhomes) and in the '70s and 80's they weren't the best built things you could buy, frankly the Dodge 440 chassis was junk, so I had my reservations. That experience is what got us looking at 5th Wheels. Anyway, now we think it's one of the best recreational purchases we've ever made.

I was leary of getting one also, and even after I got it home.
Once we started using it, we really enjoy it. ....
I just wish I had more time to enjoy it......

I just watch the tank switch which works. When is switches to the other tank I change it and fill the empty tank.

We bought the strips that have adhesive and stick on the side of the tank. The ones that you pour hot water on. They really work. Scruffy put one on in the dark, and it's upside down - but it still works okay if he stands on his head.

Tater