Thanks Mark.  4.5 gallon tank, $52 at Home Depot.  Not cheap but much
better.  And yes, the smaller the tank the more they cost.

Tom

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> mark drillock
> Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 9:31 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
>
> I have bought them at Lowes and HomeDepot but they seem to be seasonal
> items since both times I got them discounted at end of summer clearance
> prices.
>
> Yes, they normally sell for more than the 5 gal tanks since they sell in
> far fewer numbers.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Mister Tom wrote:
> > I'm looking for a 1 or 2 gallon propane tank and adapter to replace the
> > disposable propane bottles for heater and camping stove use.  I can't
> find a
> > small tank for less than $75.00.  Has anybody found something more
> > reasonable?
> >
> > Tom Salicos
> > '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
> >