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09-08-2012, 06:38 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: East Moriches
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M.O.C. #6436
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No Inflation (BULL)
Went to Home Depot today to buy a 20lb propane exchange. Last time it was $19.95 for a 20lb exchange. Now it is $19.95 for a 15lb exchange. All the prices are the same but you keep getting less and less. It never ends. 
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09-08-2012, 07:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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Blue Hippo was $16.95 today at Walgreens !
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09-09-2012, 01:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ontario
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M.O.C. #1328
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It's been 15lbs since the introduction of the OPD valve, they're just finally telling the truth.
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09-09-2012, 01:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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The Tractor Supply near us will fill propane tanks and only charge for what they put in. Others will charge you a flat rate by the size of the tank regardless of how much they put in. A true rip-off.
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09-09-2012, 03:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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No way am I using one of those tank exchange places because unless you examine the tank you have no idea how old it is. I know the age and condition of my tanks and don't want to exchange for one that will need recertification before it can be filled the next time. Plus I don't recall seeing any place that could exhange 40 Lb tanks anyway.
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09-09-2012, 03:28 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mhs4771
No way am I using one of those tank exchange places because unless you examine the tank you have no idea how old it is. I know the age and condition of my tanks and don't want to exchange for one that will need recertification before it can be filled the next time. Plus I don't recall seeing any place that could exhange 40 Lb tanks anyway.
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X2. Plus there also isn't a place to exchange 4.5# tanks so I can't exchange anything I carry.
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09-09-2012, 03:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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It's usually a lot cheaper to just find a regular propane sales place, and no not U-haul.
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09-10-2012, 04:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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We just filled one of our 30# tanks in Stroudsburg, PA area and they charged $3.50 gal. We only needed 5.5 gal so $19.25. We do not do exchanges for the very reason stated about Blue Rhino only filling up to 15 lbs of fuel in the tanks instead of the full 20 lbs.
Guess it is like thinking you are getting a half gallon of ice cream when you are really getting 1.5 quarts.....still looks like a half gallon, but I know my belly knows the difference!!!!
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09-10-2012, 04:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: East Moriches
Posts: 418
M.O.C. #6436
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Last year I bought Rejex it's like a wax for the RV. It was $19.95 for a 16 oz bottle. I just saw it for $19.95 but now it is in a 12 oz bottle. We're starting to see this everywhere. Just an observation. Not looking to start a fight. Also by me they only fill motorhomes by weight, they only fill tanks by size and the charge you for the max size of the tank no matter how much is left. And the exchange tank was for the bar b que. I would never exchange the 5th wheel tanks. John
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09-11-2012, 04:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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X2
I use the tanks that came with the Monty and have them filled at the propane dealer by weight!
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quote:Originally posted by Bigboomer
We just filled one of our 30# tanks in Stroudsburg, PA area and they charged $3.50 gal. We only needed 5.5 gal so $19.25. We do not do exchanges for the very reason stated about Blue Rhino only filling up to 15 lbs of fuel in the tanks instead of the full 20 lbs.
Guess it is like thinking you are getting a half gallon of ice cream when you are really getting 1.5 quarts.....still looks like a half gallon, but I know my belly knows the difference!!!!
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09-12-2012, 02:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mhs4771
No way am I using one of those tank exchange places because unless you examine the tank you have no idea how old it is. I know the age and condition of my tanks and don't want to exchange for one that will need recertification before it can be filled the next time. Plus I don't recall seeing any place that could exhange 40 Lb tanks anyway.
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Agree....
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