Propane (20 lp) Tank filling price - 2020

[DoggyDaddy]

Well dangit. I'm not having very good luck with U-haul. Went to refill a tank just now and they were out of propane. So out of 3 trips, I've been able to fill one tank.

 

[Simon6101]

I use Jackson Oil & Solvents just north of Kentucky Ave and Raymond street. They will fill how ever many I decide to take. I pick up tanks here and there and take them in to be filled. If it happens to be one that needs recert then I just take it to an exchange place. I keep about 15 tanks to run 2 propane generators in case of power outage. FYI a 20lb tank fit great inside a milk crate and keeps them from rolling around

 

[foszoe]

I use Jackson Oil & Solvents just north of Kentucky Ave and Raymond street. They will fill how ever many I decide to take. I pick up tanks here and there and take them in to be filled. If it happens to be one that needs recert then I just take it to an exchange place. I keep about 15 tanks to run 2 propane generators in case of power outage. FYI a 20lb tank fit great inside a milk crate and keeps them from rolling around

Thanks for the milk crate tip. Now I just need to find somewhere to get free pallets so I can stick them on that in the back of the truck and then lift them out

 

[dsol]

Well dangit. I'm not having very good luck with U-haul. Went to refill a tank just now and they were out of propane. So out of 3 trips, I've been able to fill one tank.

Without going back and looking to see where else you tried, I used to refill mine at ACE Hardware, unfortunately there are none close to me anymore.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Without going back and looking to see where else you tried, I used to refill mine at ACE Hardware, unfortunately there are none close to me anymore.

I went back a couple days later and they'd gotten more propane. They just opened a new ACE not too far from me, but I don't think they refill, although there's another one a little farther away that does. Also found out that one of the truck stops (Flying J) refills and they're not much farther than U-Haul.

 

[avboiler11]

Bout $12 at Sellersburg Tractor Supply

 

[Dirtebiker]

$15-16 at Menards, exchange.
$13ish at Gailes (on 135, south of Bargersville), refill.

 

[Ingomike]

$15-16 at Menards, exchange.
$13ish at Gailes (on 135, south of Bargersville), refill.

Check out the whole thread to learn how the exchange tanks are not the deal they seem...

 

[dprimm]

Thanks for the milk crate tip. Now I just need to find somewhere to get free pallets so I can stick them on that in the back of the truck and then lift them out

Where are you? Might be able to help you with that.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Check out the whole thread to learn how the exchange tanks are not the deal they seem...

Thanks Mike. I always thought some tanks felt lighter than others. Never took the time to weigh them.

 

[Ingomike]

Thanks Mike. I always thought some tanks felt lighter than others. Never took the time to weigh them.

It is a big deal when you have 7-10 tanks like I do. My in the head calculations believe that I get a free tank full vs. exchange every 5 fills and a lower price per tank to boot...

 

[foszoe]

Where are you? Might be able to help you with that.

Out towards Crawfordsville but go to Avon often enough for family dinners

 

[Abominator]

I filled two 20lb tanks at Taylor rental in Auburn for $33. I think every 4th fill is free as well.

 

[Cldedhnds]

Weighed a new wallyworld exchange to the newer RV tank that I have filled. 4.5lb difference is enough to mention.

 

[MindfulMan]

Probably the most accurate method of comparing prices (which seems to be the thrust of this thread) would be to state the $/per gallon.
I filled a tank at the south Madison U-HAUL last Friday, and their price at the time was $ 3.70 per gallon.
Are there any close options that are cheaper ?

 

[Edjer]

Current 20 lb propane refill price at ACE Hardware in New Albany is $18.60

 

[2A_Tom]

KBK mobile home supply on ridge road is $15.

The blue Rhino exchange tanks are usually only filled to 15 lbs.

 

[bwframe]

Two empty tanks filled at Ellettsville TSC last week for $29.44 total.

 

[johntheplinker]

Weighed a new wallyworld exchange to the newer RV tank that I have filled. 4.5lb difference is enough to mention.

Yeah, that's a little over a gallon less. Since a completely empty 20 lb tank will take 4.5-4.7 gallons, 20% is definitely worth mentioning.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Yeah, that's a little over a gallon less. Since a completely empty 20 lb tank will take 4.5-4.7 gallons, 20% is definitely worth mentioning.

When I take my empty tanks to UHaul, it usually takes around 3.8 gallons to fill them. Are they just not filling them all the way full for some kind of "safety" reason?