Great size!
If you plan to use it for your patio BBQ, than maybe a 20# tank is what you want. But if you’re planning to use this for camping or tailgating, than the 5# is perfect. It is so much more portable than a 20# tank and won’t run empty on you like a 1# tank. It is definatly the best of both for me.
I did have some trouble getting it filled the first time. It was suggested that I return it due to a “defective valve”. I googled “trouble filling propane tanks”, and learned that the OPV can stick in the full position. This was probably a consequence of shipping. My tank responded to a bump (rubber mallet) as suggested. When I took it back, it filled up with no trouble. This problem is probably not unique to this manufactur or even this valve design but appearently, it does happen.
The date stamped on my tank was 11 months old when I received it – in case you’re wondering. Not a big deal today, but I’m sure it’ll matter to me in 11 years. Wouldn’t it be nice if the price was prorated, kinda like the discount on day-old bread.
BTW, my local U-Haul filled it up with 1.2 gallons for just $4.32. Not bad.