ShallowGal Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Has anyone done this? On a RV Facebook group, someone asked what to do with old 1# propane bottles. Other than using them for target practice, several folks responded that they refill theirs. Duke & I did not know this was possible, so I googled & found the YouTube video posted above. Would love to hear your thoughts. We're still leery. Facebook group is called rvtipsandhelpfulhints Chris & Duke Chadwell 🐾Maddie & Baxter🐾 Elite II Hull 292 2022 F-250 Lariat 7.3 Godzilla 4x4 Lakeland,FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I’ve never done it myself, though I might try. I like this guy’s setup better, seems much easier and safer - https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-completely-refill-a-1lb-disposable-propan/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted September 30, 2018 Moderators Share Posted September 30, 2018 Been there done that. The cost of the adapter, available at Walmart, is about $17. The process is fairly simple, but, unless you release the air that replaces the propane as it gets used you can only get a tank about 1/2 full. Unless, you also blead off that air by pulling on the little safety valve on the one pound tank. Here is where I ran into problems. On about every third or forth tank the safety valve would not reseat. This caused ALL of the propane that I had just put into it to leak back out that little valve. Perhaps this should not be too much of a surprise in that those valves are not manufactured to be operated in such a manner. Given that a half full tank is not of much use to me, I basically gave up on the refilling. However, I do still carry the adapter with me on trips so that in the event I run out of full little bottles I can refill one or two (1/2 full that is) until I can get to a store that doesn't charge $6 or $7 apiece for them. Bill p.s. some camping areas do recycle these little bottles - I've done this several times in Yellowstone. p.s.s. if you decide that you want to try refilling these one pound bottles - by all means be very careful! 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted September 30, 2018 Moderators Share Posted September 30, 2018 We did that years ago. I remember putting on bottle in the garage fridge... maybe the 20 pounder? Not sure. We don't bother anymore. Don't use one pounders... Sherry 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. Dc compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEnBETTY Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I do refill mine, although it's not recommended, like bill says, the bottle has to be completely empty and I'll only refill mine 2 or 3 times before disposal. Steve 1 STEVEnBETTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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