dartmouth01 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi all, I discovered recently that BJ's Wholesale Clubs refills propane tanks, and the price is ALOT better than what I've seen elsewhere. Normally, I pay around $30-$35 to refill an empty 30lb tank (U-hauls and campgrounds usually), but as of the last two BJ's that I've filled up at for propane, I've paid $19 and change. However, they don't seem to do it by weight, they just charge for per tank, so make sure to be at empty or near empty to reap the best savings. Also, you need to remove the tanks to get them filled. Membership does cost money, but we've signed up for the free 60 day trial for now. I think the savings from propane alone would more than offset the membership cost, and BJ's does sell discounted gasoline at the locations I've been to as well, to help save more money. Unfortunately, no diesel, as far as I've seen. You can check bjs.com to see what locations have propane and gas, but everyone I've looked at so far does, so it seems like they have good coverage. If anyone has any other good propane places, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinger Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi all, I discovered recently that BJ's Wholesale Clubs refills propane tanks, and the price is ALOT better than what I've seen elsewhere. Normally, I pay around $30-$35 to refill an empty 30lb tank (U-hauls and campgrounds usually), but as of the last two BJ's that I've filled up at for propane, I've paid $19 and change. However, they don't seem to do it by weight, they just charge for per tank, so make sure to be at empty or near empty to reap the best savings. Also, you need to remove the tanks to get them filled. Membership does cost money, but we've signed up for the free 60 day trial for now. I think the savings from propane alone would more than offset the membership cost, and BJ's does sell discounted gasoline at the locations I've been to as well, to help save more money. Unfortunately, no diesel, as far as I've seen. You can check bjs.com to see what locations have propane and gas, but everyone I've looked at so far does, so it seems like they have good coverage. If anyone has any other good propane places, let me know! Last time I filled my propane tanks was at SKP park in Sutherlin,Or @ $1.75/gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartmouth01 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Wow, thats a heck of a deal! Wish there was an app for reporting propane prices, like Gasbuddy for gasoline. At least with U-Haul's website you can check the propane rate when you search for locations, but thats the best I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSilver Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 You can also check the Costco's around you. One here in Tucson now sells propane by the gallon @ 1.99, which is really cheap for Tucson. Got my 20lb BBQ tank filled for $9.19 including tax. I'd take my 30lbs there but it is 9 miles one way and I still might since the local guy charges $2.97 a gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Unfortunately, BJ's is only in the eastern half of the country. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Costco in Kalispell, MT. also started pumping propane this summer. When we were there in June and July, 20 lb. $10.99: 30 lb. $11.99 and so on. Nice thing is they pump 7 days a week and when the gas station is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Of course here in Yuma, AZ. it is now $1.89 gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Have to find out if Costco in Phoenix or Tempe pump propane. It just so happens I have an empty #30 tank sitting on my trailer so I'll let you know tomorrow. I do know that Costco gas here isn't any cheaper than at the pump at the corner. Same price. Together we, Ranger and Jin#111554www.desertbandanna.com - TheHeartland North Country RETS312000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ext Cab, Dually 4x4, 7.3l diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzwiss Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Tillamook RV Repair, Hwy 101, Tillamook, OR. $1.50 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB 2011 Ford F350 CC SRW "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Tillamook RV Repair, Hwy 101, Tillamook, OR. $1.50 Is that $1.50/gallon ....... ? If so that would be quite a bargain! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzwiss Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Is that $1.50/gallon ....... ? If so that would be quite a bargain! Yes it was, I filled up twice when I was out there. 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB 2011 Ford F350 CC SRW "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I thought I was getting a deal in Iowa having my 20# tank filled for $13.75, The BJ's in the area are $17.xx price hasn't changed in the two years I have used. White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 About a month ago, I bought 81 gallons of propane, delivered by the bulk truck and got if for $2.39/gallon, which is the lowest price that I know of in this area. Love's truck stop just down the road will fill RV tanks for $2.99/gallon. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsea43 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I bought some here in Norfolk, VA area yesterday for $3.49! Bob & BJ On the road (part time) to ournextstop! 2019 Bounder 35P 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Oscar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatrickc Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I got some here in central PA at a Tractor Supply last week for $2.49/Gal. 2006 Chevy Duramax, DRW, ext cab, Long bed, Reese 18K hitch 2011 Carriage Cameo Ham radio operator, WA3UOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 In Indiana, maybe elsewhere, the best propane prices can be found in the Amish communities. The Amish use a lot of propane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Wish there was an app for reporting propane prices, like Gasbuddy for gasoline. At least with U-Haul's website you can check the propane rate when you search for locations, but thats the best I've seen. Not an app but a website: altfuelprices.com Over on the left check the box for LPG and put in a location. It's not a very complete site, but that's probably because people don't know about it and therefore aren't contributing. In order to become robust, it has to have reports, just like gasbuddy. I've added a location before and it takes just a few seconds--they just want the address and maybe phone. Updating prices takes about 1 second. And, the best part for me is that there is a space for COMMENTS. I have a 40-foot motorhome so I need to know if they can fill onboard tanks--not all propane places do. So I'm noting that (yes OR no) in the comments as well as updating prices. I have nothing to do with the site except for being excited I found it and I don't have to troll the online yellow pages for places that might be able to fill my tanks. I'm a fulltimer so I'm almost always in an unfamiliar place when I need to buy propane. Also, the map updates as you scroll, so you can just move it along your route to see what's available. I used the site recently going from Colorado to Texas, and I wanted to get propane somewhere on the way. I called to get prices and chose the one that had it for $2.05/gallon. There's a bigger town 100 miles farther down the road, where one place had it for $3.00/gallon and the other for $3.50/gallon. So I saved at least $20 and I've seen even bigger differentials in other areas. I wish RVers, in particular, would start using it and contributing to it. For example, there are no stations listed in Yuma. Surely there's a snowbird there who could contribute. FWIW, there are a lot listed in Phoenix. The whole site is kind of hit or miss right now. But even as it is, it's a great help in finding places that I might be able to use, but it would be even better if the prices were more current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Kirk, the Tractor Supply in Livingston, TX had it for $1.99 per gal last month, also at same store in Porter, TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydehunter1 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 here at North Ranch it is 3.25 and around Wickenburg its a little higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Filled up (our yearly fill) with propane in Benson, AZ yesterday - $2.55 a gallon. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadwarriror Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 used to fill at loves @2.99, now fill at Egan's in SeaTac @2.50. he says this is his last year in business. He is 78. The General area in Seattle is @3.00+ I called for a quote to fill a 500 gallon in Washington State, I was quoted @1.69. Fulltiming since 1989. No TLC's-- Accessing the internet with Wifi Evdo enabled mobile card from Verizon Wifi SSID r0adwarrior on the road for Access to Internet, ask for Key. Wifi SSID r0adwarrior for Access to Webpages in Bus. http://roadwarrior.free-man.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Went to Tractor Supply in Porter Texas for cattle feed and the have it for $2.29 per gallon. Seems like a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzwiss Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Cactus Propane in Yuma,AZ is $1.89 plus tax. Comes to about $2. 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB 2011 Ford F350 CC SRW "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona.nomad Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Galpin Ford and Affinity RV (Prescott, AZ) are having a "gas war" $1.69/Gal Dave and Becky 2004 Road Glide 2005 Softail Deluxe 2004 Newmar Essex Wind & Fire MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 In Quartzsite right now the PIt Stop is $250 per gal and there is a truck that will roll by rour RV and charges $3.50!! Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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