What size propane tank on a wheel house..

[Aqua Man]

What size tank is recommended for a wheel house (6.5 or 8x14) and where is the best place to purchase?

[eyebjim]

Well I have 2 20 lbs. I thought about a set of 30 or 40 but that would be a pain as I would always have to have them filled instead of exchange.

[forcedtowork]

My brother has two 40lb cylinders on his, and that seems to work real nice. He also got one of those deals that automatically changes over to the other tank when empty, plus it shows you when that tank is empty.

[Hazzard]

I have 2 30's on a 8x16 v front. I also have the auto change over regulator. When it hit -32 on lake of the woods this year my one tank got to about 30% it switched to the other tank and I diden't have to get up in the middle of the night to do it. I will usually only use one 30# tank up in 3-4 days of fishing.

[olbaidhh]

+2 on the 20 pound exchangers. Lighter... easier to exchange (then find a fill station) last plenty long. Can easily bring a 3rd one with.

I dont like the auto switch over because I like to know when I am going to run out. Then I know how much gas I have and how much longer I can go. (although 4:00am and 30 below sucks to change over tank hose) Either way to each his own.

[jerkbait]

My brother has two 40lb cylinders on his, and that seems to work real nice. He also got one of those deals that automatically changes over to the other tank when empty, plus it shows you when that tank is empty.

What kind of indicator does he have that shows you when the tank is empty. Would like to have that option on mine.

[forcedtowork]

I am not sure on the name of it, but it has a green and red indicator. Green being full and red being empty. The tank side that is empty turns red.

[soldoncass]

My buddy has a 100#er on his house, and after the brutally cold New Years week-end, we were out in, we were very glad we had a big one. The heater didn't run as efficiently, but we stayed warm. I have heard/read about several people, that had MAJOR PROBLEMS trying to keep warm....28 degrees in a house because the heater wasn't running on the small tanks, etc. etc.

Just something to think about: are you going ,no matter the weather? Going only when it is zero or above? Make sure your equipment will keep you safe in all conditions you will use it in.

I don't think the small 20's qualify....How did the 30's and 40's work that week-end? Anyone else out then?

[wplatehunter]

Our house that size will run most weekends off one 20# tank, but I alway bring an extra tank. We hand a 100# tank one year, but it was just to big I thought.

[icefishingdude]

100 pounder...best deal around...save half the cash vs. filling 20's

[minnbowhunter]

I run 2 20lbs, and never exchange them. I know that my tanks are good and don't take the chance that I might get a bad one. I heard that some of the exchange outfits were underfilling tanks to save money.

[walleyeRyummy]

two 40's.... no problems yet!!

[Fuzzbient]

I run two 20# tanks on my 6.5 x 12. One tank usually lasts me about 2 weeks and I fish every evening and on weekends. My walls are spray foamed so it doesn't take much to heat it though.

[walleyemaniac]

It doesn't matter how big the tank is when it's really cold out. Lp's boiling piont is like -44 so when the temp drops, including wind chill, the liquid won't change to gas. That's why the furnace doesn't run efficiently. Keep the tanks out of the wind if possible or wrap them with a blanket (moving blankets or an old bed conforter work good they're insulated). any type of cover over the tanks help when it's really cold. You wouldn't think so, try it, every little bit helps.

[crothmeier]

100# hands down. i fill mine once every other year. no messing around and no worries about running out.

[Mcfin]

Any one know where the cheapest place to fill in the Forest Lake-North Branch area?

[bottom-bouncer]

I think I am going to get one of them big ones like they put in peoples yard for there home sure I mite have to make to trips to the lake when I fish one to get the house there and one for the tank. or I could just buy another truck and have someone else bring the tank. does anybody know if the 500# tanks will work with my big buddy so when I go in the flip shak and will they float? you know how early ice can be. I would think it will last five or so years.. seriously 30# are fine

[Bryce]

A vote for 30's. Pretty manageable weight and size wise for wrestling in and out of the truck at refill time and most shacks should be able to get at least 1 1/2 - 2 days run time per tank.

[dougger222]

I have a 100 pounder on the wheeled house but run either 20's or 30's on the sleeper.

The idea is to mount a bracket on the sleeper and run 2 100 pounders with a switch over valve. This way I can have the resort pull up and fill from a 500 pounder without ever moving the tank(s).

On the wheeled house never had an issue with running a 100 pounder except for an old tank from the 50's. That tank was only good for the king cooker.

[paceman]

I just have a #20 on my 7 x 12. I am still using the gas bought last year. I am in the house about 15 hours/week/ Pretty amazing how long the tanks last.

[Glockwinger]

I used to have two 100# tanks on my skid house sleeper on Mille Lacs, but on the new Wheel house, I have two 30# tanks. I usually only have to refill them one time during the ice season.

[Hawg]

I'm a 100# guy also. Way less expensive and it's a pain to have to fill 20#'s. I just wish I could figure out a guage to tell the level. Any ideas? A scale is not an option and pouring hot liquid to see a frost line isn't dependable either.

[jerkbait]

I am not sure on the name of it, but it has a green and red indicator. Green being full and red being empty. The tank side that is empty turns red.

Is it right on the regulator?

[rcatcherman]

My wheel house is all 2 part foam. My 20 Lb. Tank lasted me 1 day short of a full season last year. Seems like it is always on pilot light. Sure is good to spend the money on top rate insulation and not the gas guy..