How about a 4.5 lb tank? We've got a small trailer and would take this for weekend camping. I've no desire to carry a 20 lb tank.
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Should be sufficient for weekend camping trips. The flame is adjustable; once the lava rocks are good and hot just lower the flame and it will continue to radiate good heat.
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You'd probably need an adapter to be able to use a bottle that size. Plus, such a small tank wouldn't last you a day, never mind a weekend.
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Any propane tank would work if it had the threads that would fit the regulator that comes with the Camp Chef. We've noticed that it doesn't use a lot of propane, but we usually don't run it on high.
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As long as the connector(s) are the same - it should work no problem. I believe propane threading/connectors are universal, so you should be ok. But Im not an expert. The only other caveat is that when using this pit at its highest setting you may go thru the smaller tank quickly. Ive only used my pit for maybe 30 min - 45 min at a time (on my patio) and I switch the tank between this and my grill all the time - so I cannot give accurate info on how long a 5# tank would last at full flame - but I have only refilled my 20# tank twice since I bought this nearly 2 years ago. From a standpoint of quality, its awesome. This thing is a tank and has lasted great so far. As long as the connector(s) are the same - it should work no problem. I believe propane threading/connectors are universal, so you should be ok. But Im not an expert. The only other caveat is that when using this pit at its highest setting you may go thru the smaller tank quickly. Ive only used my pit for maybe 30 min - 45 min at a time (on my patio) and I switch the tank between this and my grill all the time - so I cannot give accurate info on how long a 5# tank would last at full flame - but I have only refilled my 20# tank twice since I bought this nearly 2 years ago. From a standpoint... » Read More As long as the connector(s) are the same - it should work no problem. I believe propane threading/connectors are universal, so you should be ok. But Im not an expert. The only other caveat is that when using this pit at its highest setting you may go thru the smaller tank quickly. Ive only used my pit for maybe 30 min - 45 min at a time (on my patio) and I switch the tank between this and my grill all the time - so I cannot give accurate info on how long a 5# tank would last at full flame - but I have only refilled my 20# tank twice since I bought this nearly 2 years ago. From a standpoint of quality, its awesome. This thing is a tank and has lasted great so far. « Show Less
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My 20 lb tank lasted about 8 hours, so looks like the smaller one would last a couple hours.
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Never tried it, but as long as the connection point is the same as a 20# tank, it should work fine. Your 'burn' time would obviously be shorter.
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This works well for my generator, only working occasionally. This tank is equilivent to five outdoor grill tanks, 20 lbs. each. Hope this helps in your decision.
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How petite are you? this thing is almost 3 feet across and almost 45 lbs in weight quite large, I use a bulk LP tank with hose another 30+ lbs it comes with a handled bag though. I would suggest using a Magna cart or radio flyer wagon. Hope this helps, CHEERS
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Well, you are not alone. I completely missed that wt limit also, if it was there. None of my friends can use it. One friend who is 145lb could not really make it work. We ended up doing some redneck engineering with some boat bumpers and can sit on it, but not stand. I am going to save for my neices and nephews, but all of my crew is too heavy.
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I agree with Crams77 it's any TW upto 1000. My trailer runs about 540 lbs on the tw
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You can use a 1lb tank. I have it hooked to a 20 lb tank with an adaptor hose.
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Only about 4 pounds. But remember, with 5 gal of fuel it's about 35 pounds.
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You have to use 20 pound tank . It comes with a 5 foot hose and regulator for 20 pound tank . You can get adapter to connect to 1 pound canister. I have mine set up to connect to my camping trailer gas supply . It work great any way you set it up.
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Our kits top out at 20 pounds. I believe it's listed on the package at a bit more than that. I wouldn't want to go muchheavier but that's because it gets awkward to pick up and haul if you are on the shorter size like me at 5'2". A largerhauler might hold more weight but it'll be that much more difficult to haul too. I'm surprised the item description doesn'tinclude this information. It's one the reason's I had a problem picking out this one but some reviewers mentioned it workedfine for their 20 pound pets and it seems they were right. But you need to match not just weight but overall size too.A much taller dog but thin might weigh less but be to high or long for this carrier. Our kits top out at 20 pounds. I believe it's listed on the package at a bit more than that. I wouldn't want to go muchheavier but that's because it gets awkward to pick up and haul if you are on the shorter size like me at 5'2". A largerhauler might hold more weight but it'll be that much more difficult to haul too. I'm surprised the item description doesn'tinclude this information. It's one the reason's I had a problem picking out this one but some reviewers mentioned it workedfine for their 20 pound pets and it seems they were right. But you need to match not... » Read More Our kits top out at 20 pounds. I believe it's listed on the package at a bit more than that. I wouldn't want to go muchheavier but that's because it gets awkward to pick up and haul if you are on the shorter size like me at 5'2". A largerhauler might hold more weight but it'll be that much more difficult to haul too. I'm surprised the item description doesn'tinclude this information. It's one the reason's I had a problem picking out this one but some reviewers mentioned it workedfine for their 20 pound pets and it seems they were right. But you need to match not just weight but overall size too.A much taller dog but thin might weigh less but be to high or long for this carrier. « Show Less
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The 20 lb tank is about 4 gallons. The same hookup can ge done with the 5lb tank or you can use the thin/long throway canisters. I use the 20 lb tank with multiple hookup tree so I can hookup grill and stove at the same time.
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Stores like Ace or True Value. It's a 1lb tank.You would be better off buying a 20 lb tank and a hose adapter.
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I just went out and measured for this guy...from the cement floor to bottom of blue tank is only four inches! My husband and neighbor both say it's not worth taking the wheels off. He must really be strapped for space! He does realize how awkward it would be to get to the dumping station? Those tanks are heavy empty...let alone having one full!!! Oh, well! Happy camping!!!!
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I wouldn't say no problems! Some places have a minimum amount they sell and it's 20 lbs. where I live in norther ca. 90% of the places that sell propane won't fill my tank because of that minimum. Unless you want to buy their minimum amount.
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20 lb tank is fine. I think you can burn a couple lbs an hour, but it heats up so fast I always turn it off after a 1/2 hr and back on later.
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Uses the same 20 lb tank as any other gas grill. Look up barbecue gas tanks on Amazon.
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I would not go much bigger in tires. I have 225 15 on there and it is pretty heavy for the size of this carrier, wouldn't go much bigger!
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We run one of our kozy world heaters off our big 300 tank, but for our guest cottage we use a 20lb, about to increase to a 40lb just to keep from refilling. Runs fine for us.