I'm just glad you're sharing your experience. This hassle you're going through would otherwise be the hassle I would have to go through 😜
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. 

Roman
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> On Mar 30, 2017, at 14:32, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> So, I have called Manchester Tank, the manufacturer.  Person I spoke with
> said the procedure the RV guys followed "sounds right," and that I should
> be good to go.  So I then asked about the drying procedure, which one local
> distributor, who said that they don't service small tanks, said was
> unnecessary for small tanks.  The Manchester Tank person then clammed up,
> saying that because of liability issues, they cannot give consumer advice
> "at this level."  So, I wonder what the phone number on the pamphlet that
> came with the tank is for.  She indicated that any licensed dealer should
> know and follow the proper procedure.  I pointed out that there seemed to
> be disagreement at the place I had service it about proper procedure, and
> that local distributors do not service small tanks.  She said I could speak
> with the "Quality Manager," with whom I had to leave a voice mail message
> for a call back on Monday.
> 
> And so it goes.  I know some of you have indicated that I may be chasing
> around about nothing, but I guess I want to hear from experts before I give
> up.
> 
> mcneely
> 
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:25 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Also Bus Depot and maybe others sell a kit so you can top off the van's
>> tank from the portable tank in an emergency.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:52 AM, gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I can recommend the Worthington 4 lb. tank a replacement for 4, 1 lb.
>> disposable canisters if you are considering a refillable propane tank.
>> When you transport it, it will fit in the back cabinet but you will need
>> to remove the middle shelf.   I put in a new lower shelf with 1/2 inch
>> plywood and 2 inch supports to store the required propane hoses to work
>> with the coleman and backup tank for the westy when I run out for the
>> refrigerator.   There has been some issue about purging a new tank.   The
>> only thing I can consider is the issue here is that you may overfill the
>> tank if there is any air in the tank because propane is more easily
>> compressed than air.  When you fill it to the full level with air the
>> internal pressure will be too high if there is any air.    I purged the
>> tank with about 4 oz. of propane from a small 1 lb. canister shaking the
>> tank as I expelled the propane, added another 4 oz. and the  tank works
>> fine on the coleman.   garyWorthington Pro Grade 4.25 lb. Empty Propane
>> Tank-281149 - The Home Depot
>>> 
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>>> Worthington Pro Grade 4.25 lb. Empty Propane Tank-281149 - The Home Depot
>>> Lightweight and durable, this Worthington Pro Grade Empty Propane Tank
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>>> 
>>> Date:    Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:05:29 -0700
>>> From:    David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
>>> Subject: Re: advice on new propane tankSo, I called Banner Fuel, the
>> largest propane distributor in Spokane
>>> County.  I explained to the person I spoke with what I had experienced at
>>> the RV dealer, with the two guys first disagreeing about the procedure,
>> and
>>> then settling on filling the tank five times, releasing the gas each time
>>> before filling again, and running a total of 10+ gallons through the
>> tank.1.  He laughed.
>>> 2.  He told me not to try to use any appliance until I have the tank
>>> properly purged, as the tank probably still contains some air.  He knew I
>>> was talking about a small tank, 3.3 gallon capacity according to
>> Manchester
>>> Tank, the manufacturer.
>>> 3.  He told me to bring my van in, and that he would purge it properly
>> and
>>> refill it, only charging me for the gas used for the procedure and to
>> fill
>>> the tank.  The RV guys charged me a "purge fee" of $15.
>>> 3. BTW, the user's pamphlet that came with the tank states that purging
>> is
>>> required, regardless of tank size, and that attempting to use appliances
>>> without doing so will provide poor performance. That is how I knew to
>> purge
>>> the tank in the first place.  It does not mention any hazards due to
>> doing
>>> so, but I can certainly see how there might be hazards, or at least
>>> shortened tank life.mcneely
>>> 
>>