Sure space efficiency can cost extra, but who needs a 5 gal propane tank
tanking up space inside their camper. We have cooked all our meals in
our van for a month or two with only one of those little tanks. The
Vanagon Westy tank only needs to be as big as it is because of the
propane fridge.

Mark

Kim Brennan wrote:
> Not to mention that these little tanks are about as expensive as the 5 gallon tanks.
>
> On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:25 PM, mark drillock wrote:
>
>> You can get a small 4lb or 5lb tank easily enough. The standard BBQ type
>> hold 20lbs while the Westy tank holds about 12lbs. Here is a small one
>> almost as short as you are asking for.
>>
>> http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&cId=SEARCH&productId=3089591&cm_mmc=SCE_gps-_-gps-_-gps-_-Worthington%20Pro%20Grade%204.25%20Lb.%20Propane%20Cylinder&CAWELAID=1024194749
>>
>> or at
>>
>> http://www.doitbest.com/LP+Tanks-Worthington+Cylinder-model-281149-doitbest-sku-805262.dib
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>> Karl Mullendore wrote:
>>> There is a nice small alternative, but so far my prodding of the
>>> manufacturer (including phone calls, yes), all I get is the runaround and
>>> they can't seem to produce one vendor that actually sells me the damn things!
>>>
>>> http://www.mantank.com/green/refillable.htm
>>>
>>> I'd like to locate a smaller (than a Westy) horizontal tank or short stubby
>>> upright under 10" tall, but there are no real choices it seems.
>>>
>>> Karl
>>> www.westyventures.com
>>>
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