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HUGE Propane tanks on new Backcountry models from ORV

deltabravo
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Last week I was wandering around the local Northwood / Outdoors RV dealer. A model caught my eye because it had graphics I hadn't see on other ORV models. I went over and took a look at it.

It's the Backcountry model 20BD, which a new model for the mid 2020 model year. It used to be called the 20SK.

The new mid year changes across the Backcountry series include HUGE 40 lb propane tanks, solid surface counter tops, flush mount range, a generate delete option, which still makes them "generator ready".

8" I-beam frame, cap on the front instead of Filon and Diamond plate.
16" Goodyear Endurance tires, plus a few other things I probably don't remember.

Here's a short video tour I did.

Overall, I'm impressed with the changes.
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rhagfo
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deltabravo wrote:
Arcamper wrote:
Those are 40 lb tanks that hold 9.4 gallons not 40 gallon tanks.


Typo. I fixed my original post. I meant to type lbs, not gallons when I was typing.
Thanks for posting what the gallon capacity is, which is something I was curious about.


Tough call on the need for that size, with normal cooking, and hot water also on electric, we go through about 7 gallon tank once a month, we heat with electric.
I had the occasion to lift a full 40# tank, and not the easiest thing I have done, but easily doable.
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time2roll wrote:
HUGE? I thought I was going to read about a couple permanent tanks like on a MH. 40 is just top of the normal range. Although as said 40 is getting a bit heavy to manhandle as the years pass. I would rather have 3+ 30# cylinders for extended use.

On our present TT,I have 3x30# tanks, 2 on the tongue and 1 in the PU bed as a spare for the TT and also to use for our BBQ and also for a small gas campfire when we are in places where open wood fires are forbidden.We camp frequently when temperatures drop down below freezing overnight. Nice to have that extra bottle.

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Blazing Zippers wrote:
Oh, I can't ley this slip past me;
"A 40 pound tank weighs 32 pounds empty" - This sounds like a government measurement! Funny.


Is this political talk?
BTW, I remember when you could by a pound can of coffee.

Blazing_Zippers
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Oh, I can't ley this slip past me;
"A 40 pound tank weighs 32 pounds empty" - This sounds like a government measurement! Funny.

mobeewan
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profdant139 wrote:
I'm surprised that those tanks weigh over 70 pounds -- I thought propane weighs about four pounds per gallon, which would be about 40 pounds plus the weight of the tank itself?

My guess is that I am wrong about this.

In any event, lifting 70 pounds onto the front of a trailer is not easy, especially for those of us with aging backs. I could do it, but I would first have to get a pre-authorization for a visit to a chiropractor. 😉



A 40 lb cylinder weighs about 32 lbs empty.

time2roll
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HUGE? I thought I was going to read about a couple permanent tanks like on a MH. 40 is just top of the normal range. Although as said 40 is getting a bit heavy to manhandle as the years pass. I would rather have 3+ 30# cylinders for extended use.

profdant139
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I'm surprised that those tanks weigh over 70 pounds -- I thought propane weighs about four pounds per gallon, which would be about 40 pounds plus the weight of the tank itself?

My guess is that I am wrong about this.

In any event, lifting 70 pounds onto the front of a trailer is not easy, especially for those of us with aging backs. I could do it, but I would first have to get a pre-authorization for a visit to a chiropractor. 😉
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kellem wrote:
ORV has some innovative features across the board, been impressed with they're stuff.

Not sure of the necessity for 40 gallon tanks though as Propane consumption is so minimal for the most.


If you have a propane generator, or run the heat alot, it seems like a great feature. If no to the above, then it's overkill for capacity.
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deltabravo
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Arcamper wrote:
Those are 40 lb tanks that hold 9.4 gallons not 40 gallon tanks.


Typo. I fixed my original post. I meant to type lbs, not gallons when I was typing.
Thanks for posting what the gallon capacity is, which is something I was curious about.
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2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

deltabravo
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kellem wrote:
Not sure of the necessity for 40 gallon tanks though as Propane consumption is so minimal for the most.


Onboard Generator is why they put the 40lb tanks, although this particular unit didn't have the generator.

I have an onboard gen in my Nash 17, which I used a lot last summer: 90+ hours. It went through at least 4 30lb tanks of propane.
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2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

Arcamper
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deltabravo wrote:
Last week I was wandering around the local Northwood / Outdoors RV dealer. A model caught my eye because it had graphics I hadn't see on other ORV models. I went over and took a look at it.

It's the Backcountry model 20BD, which a new model for the mid 2020 model year. It used to be called the 20SK.

The new mid year changes across the Backcountry series include HUGE 40 gallon propane tanks, solid surface counter tops, flush mount range, a generate delete option, which still makes them "generator ready".

8" I-beam frame, cap on the front instead of Filon and Diamond plate.
16" Goodyear Endurance tires, plus a few other things I probably don't remember.

Here's a short video tour I did.

Overall, I'm impressed with the changes.


Those are 40 lb tanks that hold 9.4 gallons not 40 gallon tanks. They are nice though so you don't have to refill as often, I have them on my Montana and they are heavy when full (about 72 lbs each).
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kellem
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ORV has some innovative features across the board, been impressed with they're stuff.

Not sure of the necessity for 40 gallon tanks though as Propane consumption is so minimal for the most.