> I called camper world today, and the guy there told me he just sold a 22
> gallon ( or pound) tank with all the valves for $108.00 yesterday--the
> cutie out in Cal., told me that the 3 pounder, will cost me over
> $300.00---how can this be possible?

That's called needing a special part that is no longer in mass production...
yep it is indeed possible.... but you may check Bus Depot... I'm pretty sure
they sell new tanks...

Bill