Where's the best place to go to fill your Propane Tank? (1 Viewer)

[jeff lam]

I just got my first grill, I picked up a Weber due to all the high recommendations here. The model is a Genesis Gold C. Anyway I never had a gas grill before and don't know these things so where is the best and cheapest place to get a propane tank filled?

 

[Brian Perry]

Most hardware stores will fill your tank for $15-$20.

 

[Ryan Wright]

Most hardware stores will fill your tank for $15-$20.

Ouch. Try a local gas station. You can tell which stations refill propane because they'll have a huge propane cylinder sitting outside. I usually pay $7-$10.

 

[Lee L]

Try BJ's or Sams Club. I get mine filled at BJ's for $7.95.

 

[Cal S]

Strickland Propane in Arlen.

Not only do they sell pronpane, but propane accessories as well.

 

[Keith Mickunas]

I'm with Cal. They're the best, and they care about their propane.

 

[James Edward]

I go to Lewisy's on Larkfield Road. It's $11.00

 

[Philip_G]

go to a gas station/truck/rv stop, they'll have a big propane pig out front. I paid 7.xx in ND for a top off at one place in town that was open late. Most gas stations are only staffed for fills until like 6 or 7 around there.

 

[Craig S]

I'll third Cal & Keith's suggestion. At Strickland, they wipe their tanks daily.

 

[Shane Martin]

The 2 places I go to are:

1.) A RV Sales/Service shop.

2.) A U-Haul place.

Both of these are good and fairly reasonable.

 

[LewB]

• U-Haul
• Tool Rental Places
• Welding Supply

Helpful hint - Get a spare tank. The application of Murphy's law to gas grilling says that you will run out of gas either at night or on a Sunday when the above mentioned places are closed. You can go for the 'Blue Rhino' tank swap, but I think they are too expensive.

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

Jeff, around here U-Haul is usually the cheapest.

Get a second tank at Home Despot for about $24. This really helps.

 

[David Preston]

Is there really a Strickland Propane in Arlan. If so was it there before King of the hill was created.

 

[Mike I]

Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, all have Propane exchanges,,Bring in your empty tank and they give you a full one..Takes only a few minutes.

 

[Cal S]

Is there really a Strickland Propane in Arlan. If so was it there before King of the hill was created.

Is there really an Arlen? I always thought Mike Judge sorta named it after Garland, a suburb down here. Anyone know for sure?

 

[Keith Mickunas]

I think you're right Cal, but the strange thing is how they stayed in a hotel in Arlington during the Propaniacs tour. It doesn't quite fit. But they're fanatics about the Cowboys, the kids go to a school named for Tom Landry, and when the weather is right they can pick up stations from San Antonio. So I don't know quite where they'd be.

 

[Scott L]

Helpful hint - Get a spare tank. The application of Murphy's law to gas grilling says that you will run out of gas either at night or on a Sunday when the above mentioned places are closed.

Good advice for serious grillers.

I prefer to have my semi-new tank refilled rather than trade it in for an old rust-buckety looking one. Something to keep in mind if you were thinking about trading it in.

 

[Cal S]

I think you're right Cal, but the strange thing is how they stayed in a hotel in Arlington during the Propaniacs tour. It doesn't quite fit. But they're fanatics about the Cowboys, the kids go to a school named for Tom Landry, and when the weather is right they can pick up stations from San Antonio. So I don't know quite where they'd be.

I just meant the name came from Garland. Yeah, I agree with you, I don't think it's supposed to be in this actual area. If I remember correctly, in a couple fo episodes they had to drive a while to get to Dallas. I always assumed it was south of here somewhere, maybe near Waco?

 

[David Preston]

Didn't mean to hijack the thread into a King of the hill thread. It's a great show by the way.

 

[Randy Tennison]

Since I do work in the Propane and Propane accessories field, I can say that Ferrellgas is the best. But then again, they pay my check.

Look for any propane reseller, and they should be able to take care of you.

FYI, fill your tanks now, boys, because prices are probably going to spike later this summer and into fall.